tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post2104310632257782646..comments2024-03-13T23:05:53.575-07:00Comments on Hope Engaged: forgiveness...learning to walk in the light {what God taught me in Nepal}Katie Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01246255931160856214noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-59455187592318797932014-03-17T18:17:33.793-07:002014-03-17T18:17:33.793-07:00I just love this sweet friend! How true & so w...I just love this sweet friend! How true & so words I need to pray through and check my own heart on. Its such a hard hard thing, I too struggle with being super sensitive and often taking things too personally =) <br />But He is able to take those things and turn them into beautiful attributes =)<br />Much Love!!<br /><br /><br />www.lovelisaelle.comLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10219815194225483983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-24344476997695119612013-09-27T07:38:51.177-07:002013-09-27T07:38:51.177-07:00Amen amen amen. The Lord took me through this abou...Amen amen amen. The Lord took me through this about a year ago and it was awful, terrible, embarrassing and beautiful. I still can't fathom the peace He allowed me to experience after confronting and truly forgiving. He took the bitterness out of my heart and replaced it with true peace. Just like you said, it's beautiful and amazing!!! Praise God!! Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17366602859640824325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-90339732111115660992013-09-25T09:27:51.460-07:002013-09-25T09:27:51.460-07:00Such beautiful words friend. such truth and vulner...Such beautiful words friend. such truth and vulnerability. It is so amazing how "light" we feel when we abandon the darkness and seek forgiveness. It is indeed a process, one that will continue, and one that I will be in prayer for you about. Thanks for opening up your heart! Praying for His continued presence to guide you in the light and guard your heart from slipping into the darkness. Know you are not alone in this journey, and as this season passes, I pray for a renewing like spring in your spirit! Lauren Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656369316839461456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-56986498789698815622013-09-23T10:10:55.492-07:002013-09-23T10:10:55.492-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642864367597135182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-6072843806932148962013-09-23T10:10:11.359-07:002013-09-23T10:10:11.359-07:00Oh dear friend, this convicted me this morning. Wo...Oh dear friend, this convicted me this morning. Wow, did it ever. God convicted me to stop CHOOSING to walk in the darkness of sadness, hopelessness and unforgiveness towards my dad for his affair. You say we choose it?! HA! That was a holy slap across the face! I choose to be in darkness by not extending the Grace and mercy and forgiveness of JESUS towards my dad? Yup. You're right. Thank you dear heart for calling me out. For humbly bowing yourself low enough before the cross to see me down in my pit below it. Thank you for lifting me up, into the light, through your true deep HEAVENLY call for forgiveness. Please pray for me as I embark on a metamorphosis of my own. A transformation by and of grace. Just to look a little bit more each day like our mighty Savior, His servant heart, humble and trusting before our God. Love you sister.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642864367597135182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-43598008450292336172013-09-21T01:10:17.359-07:002013-09-21T01:10:17.359-07:00"In the stillness, I became vulnerable and pa..."In the stillness, I became vulnerable and painfully exposed to my sin. " I have come to see that God does amazing work when we are vulnerable and defenseless of any covering to hide behind. I have seen this in my own life when I felt a proverbial nakedness while exposing deep-rooted bitterness and hurt and in return, God covered me with his grace, forgiveness, and outpouring of His love. He replaced my own cloak of self-preservation with his garment of beautiful freedom. The Enemy wants to keep us comfortably covered up in our own self-pity and self-righteousness, so when we get to that season in life when we feel naked of any of our prior defenses, it hurts. It REALLY hurts. It's awkward and strange. It's even scary. But if we stop looking at our own defenseless state and instead put our eyes on Jesus, we slowly start to see the work that he is starting. <br />Thank you for being vulnerable with your readers and sharing your heart. Elena Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685353322770187159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-10793371993617137602013-09-20T09:22:48.375-07:002013-09-20T09:22:48.375-07:00this post is exactly what i needed to read today. ...this post is exactly what i needed to read today. thank you for being open & vulnerable... it really is an encouragement to others. if no one talked about things like this we would all be walking around thinking we were the only ones going through this. thank you for reminding me that i'm not alone. thank you for the hope of ridding bitterness. i'm not quite there yet, but knowing you've come through the same situation and are on the other side gives me hope and points to how big our God is! :)Robyn Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10588316737199045936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-13582820748655781622013-09-19T11:51:20.965-07:002013-09-19T11:51:20.965-07:00It is encouraging to hear what the Lord is teachin...It is encouraging to hear what the Lord is teaching you in this time! While I cannot exactly relate, the Lord pointed out some key things in my heart. Thank you for being vulnerable in this community. We all need that to grow. and the Lord is using you through this post! Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09314375053949246450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-86866267522640853172013-09-19T06:37:45.766-07:002013-09-19T06:37:45.766-07:00You honesty is so beautiful and inspiring. Thank y...You honesty is so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for your example of love and forgiveness.She Is Momentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07667087541186323188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-62713186481900084242013-09-19T06:26:09.057-07:002013-09-19T06:26:09.057-07:00I love you my sweet friend. I'm so glad God c...I love you my sweet friend. I'm so glad God cocooned you in Nepal. :-)Keizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12994861697334879002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-87042035752273482242013-09-19T02:10:25.396-07:002013-09-19T02:10:25.396-07:00Powerful words Katie!
It is so difficult to truly ...Powerful words Katie!<br />It is so difficult to truly forgive and forget but when you do, the freedom feels amazing!<br />Thanks for sharing your experience.<br /><br />x NatalieNats ~Coral Tinted Perceptionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176952796396931623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-68163749965610307392013-09-18T20:13:16.548-07:002013-09-18T20:13:16.548-07:00this was beautiful, and so telling of your change ...this was beautiful, and so telling of your change of heart. Thanks for sharing.Britt and Hivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11578924047116231038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-29383243165259720292013-09-18T16:04:18.153-07:002013-09-18T16:04:18.153-07:00This is beautiful. Do us all a favor and write a ...This is beautiful. Do us all a favor and write a book/devotional/something! You have a beautiful way with words without sounding condescending & judgmental. Thanks for your wisdom. Love you friend!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646162387727760791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-26294937518494095442013-09-18T15:00:19.860-07:002013-09-18T15:00:19.860-07:00Love this so much Katie. That verse is beautiful a...Love this so much Katie. That verse is beautiful and so profound. Forgiveness is such a powerful thing. Definitely a reminder I'm in constant need of! :)kristynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370544928717266784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-25220250559020284852013-09-18T13:34:36.850-07:002013-09-18T13:34:36.850-07:00Thank you so much for sharing your heart with us, ...Thank you so much for sharing your heart with us, dear friend! I am an extremely sensitive person and, unfortunately, have been deeply wounded by some people who I should be able to trust. God is doing such a work on my heart about this and it's nice knowing I'm not alone.Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888956203263380230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-52227392137781403192013-09-18T13:28:07.589-07:002013-09-18T13:28:07.589-07:00Thank you for sharing. Been there. Proud of you ...Thank you for sharing. Been there. Proud of you for leaning in and receiving the lightness and freedom. I pray we all continue to walk in that bright place. Praise God for the work he is doing in your life. Can't wait to see you. Kathryn Carringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175401214286417437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-31144315159604016962013-09-18T13:25:16.754-07:002013-09-18T13:25:16.754-07:00I know what you speak of dear friend. Been there,...I know what you speak of dear friend. Been there, had to forgive some deep hurts. Proud of you for continuing to lean in. God is at work and fine tuning every part of your heart so you can be free and light. I pray we all continue to walk in that freedom. Oh how he loves us so! I praise Him for this story. Can't wait to see you!Kathryn Carringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175401214286417437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-38282298753078612462013-09-18T12:53:44.867-07:002013-09-18T12:53:44.867-07:00Beautifully said Katie and such an inspirational w...Beautifully said Katie and such an inspirational wake-up call - definitely need to re-examine my heart - thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719781525625100445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-36563712806563277402013-09-18T12:04:20.269-07:002013-09-18T12:04:20.269-07:00Needed this. Currently loving & hating the tru...Needed this. Currently loving & hating the truth/beauty in this post. I too have been holding on to forgiveness. And the Lord is nudging me the same way... Thanks for the reminder friend! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-84417197004312146742013-09-18T10:11:57.480-07:002013-09-18T10:11:57.480-07:00This was beautiful and so encouraging Thanks for s...This was beautiful and so encouraging Thanks for sharing! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02800010147718857776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-14459211633450144012013-09-18T10:06:43.959-07:002013-09-18T10:06:43.959-07:00Well said, Katie :) You expressed this beautifully...Well said, Katie :) You expressed this beautifully; thank you for sharing :) Love you tons!Diana Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335195381058604177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-13770175847197383822013-09-18T09:48:01.205-07:002013-09-18T09:48:01.205-07:00i love your transparency in this post kate.
it re...i love your transparency in this post kate. <br />it reminds me of how we were talking about how we love donald miller's writing style because he is hilariously easy to relate. <br />love youLena Rystromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02463561822741357502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-78950101163449055002013-09-18T09:44:09.014-07:002013-09-18T09:44:09.014-07:00Katie- i love your transparency in this blog post!...Katie- i love your transparency in this blog post!<br />reminds me of how we were talking about donald miller's style the other day :)<br />real, honest people are the most personable and entertaining to read!<br />love you!<br />leanLena Rystromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02463561822741357502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-42473068501538826152013-09-18T09:33:15.005-07:002013-09-18T09:33:15.005-07:00Oh, this resonates with me deeply. I'm also tr...Oh, this resonates with me deeply. I'm also trying to let go of hurt and bitterness. Thank you for sharing these lovely thoughts.Sara | Dear Skimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05922356381345603362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5569414599779352185.post-33603268967180632722013-09-18T08:43:05.612-07:002013-09-18T08:43:05.612-07:00You are amazing!!
This beautiful post has left m...You are amazing!! <br /><br />This beautiful post has left me breathless...thank you so much for sharing!!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05789853248289694702noreply@blogger.com