Comments on: what if we actually did this

By: Lara Gibson Williams

Lara Gibson Williams — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:12:00 +0000

In reply to Sydney.

Thank you for making that point, Sydney. It’s such a delicate line to figure out how love actually looks in certain circumstances. Sometimes love does say, “no.” My biggest prayer is that we would be slow yet wise in boundary decisions — seeking God, as He alone sees the beginning from the end. Thanks again, Sydney.

By: Sydney

Sydney — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:07:00 +0000

So true, Lara. It is so important to love those that hurt us, to love our enemies. I would want to add here, though, if their crazy-making gets to the point of oppression or control, it’s equally important to set up boundaries to protect ourselves from these people. Some people can hurt us so deeply that we need time and space away from them so we can heal, and as our hearts heal God gives us a soft heart to continue to pray for them.

By: Lara Gibson Williams

Lara Gibson Williams — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:23:00 +0000

In reply to Markeitha Christian. I'm looking forward to the book club too. And it is so easy to look at people as the enemy. When you are right... they aren't the ultimate enemy. Praying for the grace to bless others with how we think about them today.

By: Markeitha Christian

Markeitha Christian — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:05:00 +0000

WOW! It challenges me in my current struggle with my spouse. I see him as the enemy. I know he is not but it really seems as though he works against me and so that is hard. It is tough to profess those things about him on a daily basis because I feel like I am constantly under attack. Not physically but spiritually. I am going to work on this though. I somehow feel this may be the key to unlocking spiritual progress within my marriage….thanks Lara…And yes Im excited about the Book Club…I am ready and waiting!