Forgiving the Unforgivable - Laurie Coombs

[@jackjones3657]

This is really profound. What a courageous and faithful woman. It was something how she said she went up the mountain in Tahoe and after a fast asked God to help her forgive. She admitted it was an act of God that enabled her to forgive her father's murderer after that day.

[@lveenashe6208]

Thank you so much for this powerful story. Today it is my prayer that i and my family will find healing and forgiveness and restoration of relationships after the death of my brother. Thank you Jesus.

[@music0326]

It's easier to forgive a stranger than one's family.

[@Angelina6518]

Praying for your enemies and praying for frenemies along with Praising God, , just Praise Him and stop complaining. Then you’ll see your life soar. You CAN experienceHIS PROMISES, The Psalms. Claiming His Promises. I’m still Catholic and I’m so GRATEFUL. JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU!

[@carole1878]

He was leading me to a place of healing and forgiveness

[@galinashkarin5797]

Thank you for sharing your story. God is amazing 🙏

[@judystaton1884]

Thank you for sharing God’s love and forgiveness!🙏🙏🙏

[@carlaaustin7223]

For me, it started about 10 years after being taken hostage during a riot. There were 4 groups of people I needed to let go of the anger and let go of the hatred, forgiving. First group: inmates, 2nd: parents, 3rd: Correctional officers and staff, 4th: friends. I was taken hostage- against my will, I did all the things I needed to do to get help. But, I was the one blamed for take over and destruction of my unit. On a stronger note the brutal stabbing, beating, rape, terrorizing of 5 male officers. 3 were giving up as dead by inmates. When they started coming around, they negotiated for their release to be taken to hospital. That left me and 2 officers hostage. I was only female officer, so I was negotiated for next. The resentment of this being done, hated, COs refusing to work with me, told to come back to work as soon as I left the hospital. No one else came back for over a year. My father refused to pick up my child from babysitter. For 3 1/2 days she didn't know why my son wasn't picked up. I don't remember the time when the unit went down till I was being told to go into bathroom. Nightmares every night for months, later weekly, waking up terrified and no idea why. I had a hatred and anger. When I got the letter stating I was responsible for takeover and destruction of unit, I truly snapped. The captain actually raised his fist to strike me and an alarm went off and he had to go to main control find out why, I snapped and went to kill him. But one day I found God and felt a need to forgive my family. Couple years later, inmates and officers. Then last of all, myself. This would take 30 years to come to a point, I was at peace. God given gift of peace, joy of the Lord.

[@barrypeterson6725]

So glad that you found peace. That must have been a nightmare. But, the Lord is faithful and loving!

[@princessbagley]

Thank you Laurie!!

[@engyshady4443]

I love focus on the family I like yours meeting You courage me PLEASE translate into Arabic🙏🙏🙏

[@fotyfar]

Glory be to God 💕

[@nancydb1390]

Incredible testimony.

[@ErA-el1je]

Amazing story! ALL FOR GODs GLORY!! There's a movie with Stephen Baldwin named LOVING THE BAD MAN. The main character got pregnant by her rapist and she started a friendship by visiting him in prison and taking the baby with her. Another amazing story.

[@heatherjordan3539]

Thank you. These videos are so encouraging! ❤

[@paulacate448]

Wow!

[@lonefaolan6042]

What if you don’t feel anger when you think about your abuser, but rather just deep sadness? Does that mean you still haven’t forgive?

[@kathymyers7279]

I don’t think anyone “harbors” unforgiveness conciously. What to do? The way this man expresses himself ....

[@CheetahSnowLeopard]

Does the other guy get to say anything?

[@kimmcspedon8491]

Im struggling 5yrs. To find forgiveness for me and entire family after being blamed ..after a brother suicide. My identity collapsed.. I ask Jesus HELP.. I learn leaning on HIM to heal finding forgiveness for everyone I've KNOWN.. Bittersweet bundling towards New .. Jesus power prayers slowly .

[@focusonthefamily]

Thank you for sharing, Kim. We're sorry for the delay in responding to your comment. As part of our ministry here at Focus on the Family, we have a staff of pastoral counselors available to offer reassurance, answer questions, and pray with you. We’d like to invite you to call one of them at your convenience. Just call 800-232-6459 between 6:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. (MT), Mon - Fri. The Family Help Center staff member who answers the phone will arrange for a pastoral counselor to call you back. There’s no cost for this -- we just want to come alongside you in any way we can. In the meantime, please know that you're in our prayers. May God continue to heal and help you.

[@vegasrichsave]

Bless you Kim, find mercy in Jesus. Praying for you

[@kathymyers7279]

She “disrespected his decision”. Did it deserve “respect”? Talk about the processing pain rabbit hole.

[@tabhunter135]

To be totally honest I hope to one day be to Laurie's level. But at this moment I am not. I have thankfully not had to deal with a family member being murdered those that I want to forgive did not do anything that exyreme however the nicest emotion they get projected from me unto them is disdain loathing and it is more visceral from there. I pray to one day be able to let it go but that day certainly is not today.

[@harleybaker7712]

You ever think about focusing on your own family?

[@lesterdiamond6190]

I just can't swallow this stuff. Seems like a lot of sunshine blown up the keester.