Comments on: The Secret Conspiracy of Forgive and Forget

By: Miracle

Miracle — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:41:51 +0000

Keeping our eyes on above is a great point. C.S. Lewis wrote a lot about keeping our eyes heavenward and I believe it also applies here to forgiveness and restoration.

I am loving these discussions. Definitely thank you to Bonnie for having such great conversation starters.

By: Kaite Randolph

Kaite Randolph — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:18:44 +0000

Thanks! It has been a huge process learning that definition of grace…. not there yet all the time, but that is why I need the Lord to do it not me!

By: LIndsey van Niekerk

LIndsey van Niekerk — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:53:05 +0000

I agree. Forgiveness i just the first step on the road to true healing. Restoring the broken places that still “remember” can only be done through the Blood of Jesus. I believe that as we yield to His healing process, that one day when we remember, there won’t be pain anymore just the memory of His restoration and love.

By: Miracle

Miracle — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:02:49 +0000

Thanks Bonnie. I really enjoy your site. I plan on reading more of your articles when I have a chance and participate in the community you have.

By: Faith Barista Bonnie

Faith Barista Bonnie — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:16:59 +0000

Thanks for stopping by Faith Barista, Stephen. I appreciated the comment you added that forgiveness is a continual commitment to endure. And I like your title. Misconception is right!

By: Miracle

Miracle — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 05:27:28 +0000

Hi Kaite, thanks for the comment. I completely agree. The way you wrote that made me realize that this is almost the exact definition of what grace means. You know somebody did you wrong, but you still find a way inside of yourself to forgive them.. Sounds like a great blog post

thanks again for the insightful words

By: Kaite Randolph

Kaite Randolph — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:00:08 +0000

Forgiving and remembering the pain is the hardest and best thing in the world. Forgiving and loving while remembering is the greatest gift God has given.

By: Alexa

Alexa — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 23:41:57 +0000

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By: Miracle

Miracle — Sun, 19 Aug 2007 01:07:36 +0000

I think I understand where you are coming from Steve. We always need to learn and accept (from your post on ‘be conscious now’) experiences so that we can grow from them. I don’t know if I agree that one can ever reach a state of gratefulness for a bad experience.. maybe grateful for what you’ve learned, but not for the experience.
I am also a little confused about how you say that I attracted the situation. Are you saying that it is always both people’s fault? I can’t agree with that idea. Alot of times, it could be true. On the other hand, there are plenty of times when one person couldn’t of changed the situation. An abused child could not be considered equally at fault as the abusive parent.