forgiving people who hurt us

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Permalink Reply by natasha on February 7, 2008 at 6:38pm

i think that you can go to visit him and let him know that you have forgiven him.
plus also remember that God is with you

Permalink Reply by angie on February 7, 2008 at 6:43pm

hi Natasha thanks for the reply Ive been thinking about this for awhile but im very nervous about it I was not only phsically abused but also sexually would you still go if you were me?

Permalink Reply by natasha on February 7, 2008 at 6:50pm

yes, i may feel scared but i would now that God Is there.
i was also physically abused by my mom and most likely sexally
so i know how it feels. but for me.. i would still go.
here is a prayer for you.
dear Jesus,
my dear friend angie is really nervous about seeing her dad.
please give her the courage to do what you want her to do.
i pray that right now, that you would just cleanse her dad and her self
and guide her in everything she does.
in Jesus' name
amen.
God Bles you angie, and i am always here for you.
tasha

Permalink Reply by angie on February 9, 2008 at 6:56am

thanks Tasha for your prayer I know that Jesus is with me so it gives me the courage I need to go. Love In Christ -Angie

Permalink Reply by natasha on February 11, 2008 at 2:27pm

no problem!! we are here for each ather and remember that God Loves you no matter
what!!
God Bless,
your sister in Christ,
tasha

Permalink Reply by akua akuamoah-boateng on April 15, 2011 at 4:51am

Angie dear, I share in your pain. However, I believe God is using this platform to restore the relationship between you and your Dad before He calls him. For your dad to request for your visit puts you one step ahead in your desire to forgive him. Please, please and please again, heed to his call and honour the vist. It may even help keep him alive. Trust me , he is hurting too and needs this reconciliation badly.

Remember to pray to God first for the much needed strength to take you through this.

God bless you! 

Permalink Reply by Texanbrit on May 15, 2011 at 7:57pm

Wow!!! You are in my prayers, you situation is not so very different from some members of my family who were abused by my father, I did not suffer what my siblings suffered but I do have fear for that time when my dad or mom pass away, I have not seen or spoken to my parents in about 12 years, as you know, one cannot put their own children in a position where they would be a victim also, thankfully we live in different countries and he will never be able to vistit here again after his conviction.

I will pray God's peace that passes ALL understanding that it will keep your heart and mind in purfect peace. in God's peace the only peace that is real. I have had a hard time forgiving someone recently, this person told wicked lies about me, but I pray for her and it's not easy, but each time I pray I cast out the enemy in Jesus name, when you mention the name of Jesus in pray the Devil flee's!! Then I pray the name of Jesus over the situation over me and any persons concerned. IT REALLY HELPS!!

Permalink Reply by Ruel Z Chavez on May 25, 2011 at 2:57am

Hi Angie! You made this post Feb 2008. Just curious to know that outcome of your visit to you father. My sister too was a victim of incest. We hated our father so much but we did not send him to prison. After several years he died. In spite of his offense, I miss him. My sister now has a family of her own. She has 5 children who are all grown up. The youngest is 14.