Matthew West - Forgiveness (Live)

[@gigipogoy3418]

Salute to Renee! Forgiveness is to set us free indeed.. God bless you Renee and Matthew. What a beautiful story. God is good all the time 🥹❤️🙏

[@ghardym]

Forgiveness sets two prisoners free; the one forgiven and the forgiving.

[@josiewelsy1]

There are people who are not ever going to say "I'm sorry for what I did" or "I take responsibility for what I did"...but if you want to heal...you have to forgive.

[@avascott-elliott893]

Its not about I'm sorry...its about acceptance&forgiveness&letting go...laying at the cross...

[@lindaorourke9215]

AMEN!!!!! Praise God

[@theincompleteskeptic8079]

Some people show us what's possible. Thanks. It's uplifting to see the entire world isn't about justifying bitterness and rage.

[@Mylifeisurs]

Absolutely

[@monicagarcia5711]

Thank you my daughter was murdered 3/11/11 l also have forgiven the person who murdered my daughter l have peace within myself. ..

[@eddiegraves4938]

My prayers remain with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

[@angzhamz5053]

I understand. Keep forgiving. Jesus forgave us. It's breaking down strongholds. Hallelujah anyhow!

[@jerrycreasser3754]

Whoa,I am so sorry for your lose and I hope the person is in prison

[@joncal4713]

I would not forgive that person because they had the gun they pulled the trigger it was their decision I would have told the judge to keep him in prison for life

[@alethiablanchard]

Praying

[@AndiSchneider]

I spent so long holding onto this hate for the individuals who have harmed me, for the man that raped me. I spent so long being so angry, it fed my anorexia, my cutting, eventually leading me to attempt suicide...nearly successful. I heard this song and after a long conversation with a friend when I was living in a women's shelter I realized that by holding onto this hate I was only hurting myself. Offering up forgiveness set me free, God calls us to forgive even the most unforgiveable of things.

[@lisahaderly6316]

Andrea i been raped to as well molested i havent forgiven them either it hurts so bad the one passed away so i didnt get the chance to and ui have to live with that for the rest of my life

[@jamiehoekstra11677]

+Andrea Schneider I was molested and physically abused by my birth mom's husband from the age of 2-4. I was taken from them shortly after because of neglect, not abuse. My own birth mother never stood up for me. After a few years in the foster care system, I was adopted by another family. It felt like a dream. But one problem stood in the way: they never addressed the abuse that I had endured. They knew I had been abused, so I am not really sure why they never sought out treatment for me. They were both doctors. So they could definitely afford it. Well long story short, I continued the cycle. I became the abuser. I had SO MUCH anger inside of me and didn't know why. I would get angry and hit something. That something soon turned to animals, and then my siblings. It never calmed my anger. All it did was make me feel ashamed after I calmed down. And the shame led me to being angry at myself, which just started the cycle all over again. When I was 12 my parents put me in an institution that dealt with abusive children and teens. I failed because they focused only on my actions. The guilt and shame was so horrible I tried to kill myself several times by running away. I was taken to another facility in which I tried to break out as it was more like a juvenile, and i was completely terrified. After failing that program, I was shipped off to one more. But the cycle of "treatment" didn't change & I had no progress. On my 14th birthday my parents came to visit me in order to tell me that they had given me back to the state. I had lost my family. I was devastated. That night I ran away. It was my 3rd time of running, and I failed the program. My case worker came and picked me up a few days later and took me back to my hometown. She was trying desperately to find some place for me to go so I didn't end up in juvenile detention. She already knew the damage the other place had caused. She found a foster family that agreed to take me overnight while she found somewhere for me to go. That overnight turned into almost 4 years. They were the most amazing people. My foster dad listened to me. He showed me love and mercy where everyone else just had contempt for me. And thankfully I got the help I really needed. Help that focused on the abuse I endured before turning to what I had done. Over my adult years the abuse has been hard to deal with at times. But the abandonment by my adoptive family is what broke me to my core. I was so hurt. And I AM still so hurt by that. Thankfully God has been working in my life. I have been able to forgive my abuser and my adoptive family. It doesn't mean the pain stops. But now I run to the cross with my pain. I have realized that being taken from my birth mom was God intervening in my life. Finding a foster family who didn't just throw me away like everyone else was God intervening in my life. Having a daughter, a son, a step son, and a wife today is God blessing me and replacing what I so dearly missed for so many years. And on top of all that, GOD Himself has NEVER turned away from me. He NEVER said I wasn't good enough or unworthy of His love and Christ's sacrifice. In fact, had it only been me that had faith in redemptive power of Jesus, Christ still would have gone to Calvary. I know that now. I know I have been accepted and loved for exactly who I have always been: His child. None of them deserve my forgiveness. But I don't deserve God's either. By forgiving them for the damage they did to me, I have freed myself through the love of God. I have been set free from the bondage that was anger, hatred, and depression. I now don't look at myself through my own fleshly eyes. I look at myself through God's eyes. And He is teaching me to look at others and see what He sees. As someone who has struggled with forgiving others as well as myself, I know the pain. I know how it tears you apart. But I also have come to realize the truth: forgiveness isn't for them; it's for you.

[@lisahaderly6316]

+ James Hoekstra I will keep you in prayer. Just keep leaning on the Lord. He will help you in all your troubles. Remember there is nothing to big or to small for God that he cant handle.

[@jamiehoekstra11677]

Lisa Haderly Amen!

[@lisahaderly6316]

James Hoekstra Hope all is well with you now can we talk sometime off here if it ok

[@TheRealGabriela.]

This video and song have really inspired me. If God could forgive me and Jesus died for me,I would also have to forgive.Yes ,God bless you:)

[@Acts258]

People always ask "why do bad things happen to good people", the answer is in this story. There is always a bigger picture, this lady may have lost two daughters, but the story of it may have saved hundreds of people. Bad things may happen, just remember there is a bigger picture, God's picture.

[@donnalandess2329]

ATV Marine

[@worlddestiny3204]

ATV Marine. Actually thats still a very dangerous statement and horrible assumptipn .When a christian kid has cancer!! He's simply getting tested on . when a normal kid has cancer !its becuase he deserves it .If god was a good, god he wouldn't make people stress about heaven in hell . He wouldn't let poverty and terrorism happen . If god already has a plan for you and already knows what you want before you pray .why the fuck bother praying in the first place .Doesn't it seem like a waste of time.These are some reason why gods NOT REAL

[@worlddestiny3204]

ATV Marine. Matter a fact . how come theirs so much proof of disproving god then their is proving him . The only proof of gods existence which is the most common use of the christian language is .MAGIC. The bible is just a book that was suppose to be on the shelf .

[@lifeisreal11]

This song saved me

[@romans9159]

I'm guessing my comment won't be appreciated much but here goes: "why do bad things happen to good people?"....that only happened once in history, to JESUS! Read Romans 3:10-18 and 2 Corinthians 5:21.

[@KahikinaOhana]

You know, this forgiveness is the missing link to our society. I know from personal experience that when you hold onto something that is not yours - judgment, condemnation, bitterness -, then it becomes you, yourself, who becomes that prisoner...of all those cold and lonely feelings (above) in fake righteousness ("you deserve to be angry") and false hope. When I discovered that my son did not commit suicide, but instead was shot by another and made it look closely like suicide, I had already given forgiveness to that person who had asked me for it. To turn around after discovering the truth and condemn, judge, hate, and wither would be to totally give up the gift of mercy, love, and hope in the promises of Jesus Christ - He who has completed the ultimate sacrifice, passing all judgement and condemnation in very forgiveness of my own sins. Who am I to do less than this? "Human?", yes, of course, but He walks with me and gives me grace and wisdom as I continue to learn His truths, and what justice means, which is not mine to perform. I love you, Jesus Christ, my Savior and Lord of All!!! Thank you...

[@katelynhall397]

This video is very moving and touched my heart and helped me to forgive the adoptive parents who abused me for 12 years i have forgiven them I am truly blessed to be alive today thank you jesus for giving us forgivness

[@sk8rchick176]

God Bless love :)

[@zirkroarty7652]

Thank You Jesus!!!

[@patrickglodoski5682]

Katelyn, thank you for sharing your personal story. May Gods comfort and care invade your life and help you to understand His full love for yourself. God is do real and I pray that your decision to forgive will lead you to love others unconditionally. Praying for you.

[@theincompleteskeptic8079]

I was fostered to abusers, too. God put love and forgiveness in my heart. I absolutely couldn't do it myself. It was a miracle. It took a long time to get to that point, but it happened. God bless your heart.

[@ChrisGunn2015]

Thanks Renee and Matthew for this timely reminder in a world so full of bitterness and hate. If we all just laid it out in front of Jesus and took that step of faith. I've learnt I can't altar my past, but by Jesus's blood I can bring my past to the altar. I've forgiven those who wronged me in my past and asked for forgiveness for the wrongs I have done. Praise God over time I was set free. God bless you for this x

[@kilroy5422]

That's Jesus right there :-)

[@Jatt68]

Amen.

[@BlueFlyer83]

DUDE, I'm totally at work with tears in my eyes right now. I never knew the story behind this song....AMAZING! And I honestly don't know how Matthew West can sing this song without getting choked up. I'd get so choked up that I'd have to walk off stages....guess that's why I'm not a singer, LOL!

[@sarisdot3319]

Forgiveness is some times easy to do but the memories of what's attached to it remains FOREVER....

[@anallyzagal3731]

the bible said you have to forgive so u can have a peaceful life

[@opalvartanian4924]

Help Lord to learn to forgive.

[@Mylifeisurs]

Dear 1 it us a process it's a daily choice 4 every time someone needs forgiveness 😮😢

[@jameskerrycox656]

This goes way past forgiveness...while he was yet guilty, she "died" for him...this is grace, and grace saves, and for sure, that is the impossible except by and through the One in me living through me.

[@MiTreasureHunter]

This story is so Awesome it shows how much God worked in her to forgive him... It just shows you how God works thru us! I don't think I could do that! God is good all the time , all the time God is good!!!!

[@willtrekkie]

Even if it is hard to forgive, it is worth it. I have forgiven my dad for being separated from my mom and blaming him for why I got addicted to what I did (and still have struggles with). But God is there and if he can send his only son, Jesus, to die on the cross to forgive me of my sin and to change me, and also to say to those who were there near the cross, Forgive them for they do not know what they are doing. Then we as Christians should do likewise, even if the other person doesn't understand why we are doing it, doesn't want it, etc. God bless.

[@willtrekkie]

I meant to say Forgive them for they do not know what they are doing. Oops. My bad. God bless. Also, I forgot to say it is worth it not it is worth and why we are doing it instead of why we are doing.

[@kad3e3]

William Powell never say god bless

[@willtrekkie]

I mean it though.

[@lynxhart101]

Kade Campbell Why not?

[@kad3e3]

its really rude

[@Randy302006]

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

[@cyetboy]

I sent this to my sister-in-law, who hates me and my family, and we don't even know why!! She hasn't had a relationship with our family in over 10 years, and she keeps my brother from seeing our elderly parents, who lives around the corner from them. I have asked her a few times to please forgive me for anything I have ever done to hurt her....praying for an answer from her...I have forgiven her for the pain myself, and my family has suffered from not seeing my brother and their children and grandchildren, for so long...

[@mouse2427]

+Donna Smith AMEN

[@aliciastanul7072]

+Donna Smith GOD WILL BLESS AND TAKE CARE OF YOU.. HAVE FAITH SHE WILL COME BACK EVENTUALLY.. PRAISE THE LORD..

[@marianamarino126]

That's so sad! Hope things get better. She needs to seek Jesus!

[@mandyb.3871]

This is often a result of childhood trauma. She was probably hurt as a child and needs to feel in control now. She feels threatened by her husband having a good relationship with his family. In her mind that somehow takes away from her relationship with him. Your brother is the key in this. He needs to learn how to honor his parents and family and love his wife -- not let her rule him.

[@Mr124122]

pray for her everyday, you have to give her over to God, only he can change her, no one else....

[@michelleobonkerz4080]

OHHHHH!! thats how this song was made!! It makes SOO much sense!! GOD BLESS YOU RENE!!

[@lindahudson2724]

I know her pain. My 22 year old son was killed by a drunk driver in January 1992. I have never met the man who killed him. This was his third offense and yet only received one year in jail, one year house arrest and couldn't drive a car for 5 years. I don't know what happened to him, but I don't harbour any ill feelings towards him. I know that one day soon I will see my son again when Jesus takes me home and that reunion is one I am excitedly looking forward to.

[@worlddestiny3204]

Linda Hudson. If god was reall this wouldn't have happened mah girl.

[@sunshinerainbowsnursery3500]

World Destiny life happens to all of us. Praying for you.

[@benedekvarga5778]

@@worlddestiny3204 God wanted us to be Happy, to have a long/eternal life with Him on Earth,but the first woman and man, Adam and Eve broke the covenant with God, so humanity still suffers from sins. And the Bible says humanity will suffer for their sins, life will be hard,but Jesus came 2000 years ago, so we can have hope. Snd whatever bad thing(s) come we have hope in Him. I hope You will change your mind/mindset, and May God Bless You! :-)

[@savannahspuppyplanet5545]

I now wish to forgive everyone who I had hated in the past. So many bad things had happened to me in 2020. Two things I loved died. I started to question God. How could he do this? But it is all part of God's plan. And after listening to this song I will forgive.

[@jesusislord3661]

Our niece was taken from us at 16 yrs old by a drunk driver (never caught) and I often wonder if he regrets what he did or ever thinks about that time! His parents hid him from being caught so I pray that he has asked the Lord to forgive him! This songs hit home and I thank God for His grace and helping us to move past this.

[@brendapadro8432]

Lord help us to forgive that we may be free.

[@chrisdewey4297]

This is a powerful story how a Mother who lost her daughter could forgive the man who caused her death. Forgiveness is an empowering feeling; you may never forget what happened, but releasing the rage inside of you sets you free.

[@ShelleySchoenrock]

Forgiveness is is hard, but it's so freeing when you let it....go!

[@kelseyhill186]

I'm 12 but March 9,2013 mi sister left our home and moved in with a 17 year old boy and his dad. On my birthday May 6 I told my mom she was pragnet. Than on July 18,2013 she came back home. But than we figured out that she was. Than July 20,2013 she left again. She lied to my little brother it took him a wile form him to forgive her. On Thursday February 6,2014 my sisters baby Kori Elizabeth Youngblood was born. But something happen in the waiting room and now we have some problems. Kori ant a mistake she's a blessing. I had to forgive my sister Haley and this song and the story proves that you can forgive. I haven't held Kori yat but I already love her. Give what every is on your mined to The Lord and he will help you through it. If you forgive somebody you forgive your self.

[@madonnaalsayaf1706]

REST IN PEACE MY SISTER. SO YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL ❤.MY ❤️ ❤️ HEART GOES OUT TO THE 👪 FAMILY AND EVERYONE ELSE. GOD BLESS. I

[@patmelton43]

I am so very sorry. We must all forgive in order to have real peace with God. God bless this lady's faith in action.

[@3535tami]

Forgiveness equals freedom!!! Amen!!

[@vidrowu]

I love this song. What a powerful message behind this song, and leading to the message of God's forgiveness for all of our sins. Christian songs like this are why I rarely listen to secular music anymore, there is so much more here to learn and to put into practice in our own lives.

[@charlynmondejar5364]

I'm always in tears when listening this song

[@jellotheofficial3019]

I am so glad I found this song. I was recently put down by a person in my Sunday school class, and it brought back painful memories. I thought i would never forgive that someone. But now. . .I feel I can forgive.

[@emiliasameefroughi9680]

You are amazing and beautiful

[@andysarigumba238]

Oh im not alone... Thanks for sharing.

[@luisiii1333]

what God's son did to us was the most greatest event in history. he came to every sinner and forgave them by dying on a wooden cross. now God is telling us to forgive those who have negatively change our lives.

[@savannahspuppyplanet5545]

What Ranae did is truly amazing. It is so hard to forgive my dad that has been horrible to me. And Ranae is forgiving the man that killed her daughter. I want to just go up to my dad and say I forgive you. :)

[@TheRebecca103]

This is truly God working through a human...I love this story so much...what a miracle

[@amendapatino398]

I love this song from the moment that I heard it. My mother's family hold grudges and don't forgive the past. There is so much bitterness and unforgiveness in some of there hearts. I pray for those that have caused me the most pain. For God says to forgive the unforgivable and to love the unlovable. Especially those that caused you the most pain. I forgive because God has forgiven me. 🙏

[@inspirameleoanny]

I love this song, yet I never knew the story behind it. This is simply amazing. Only the Love Christ can help us forgive and be set free. Aleluya! Praise God!

[@williamdrew7031]

This song blew my heart onto a 1,000 pieces. I broke down to me knees. Forgiveness is so hard but when it reached its like Jesús has put his hand on your shoulder and says now it begans.

[@lisaolivia9184]

Forgiveness Matthew West Lyrics It’s the hardest thing to give away And the last thing on your mind today It always goes to those that don’t deserve It’s the opposite of how you feel When the pain they caused is just too real It takes everything you have just to say the word… Forgiveness Forgiveness It flies in the face of all your pride It moves away the mad inside It’s always anger’s own worst enemy Even when the jury and the judge Say you gotta right to hold a grudge It’s the whisper in your ear saying ‘Set It Free’ Forgiveness, Forgiveness Forgiveness, Forgiveness Show me how to love the unlovable Show me how to reach the unreachable Help me now to do the impossible Forgiveness, Forgiveness Help me now to do the impossible Forgiveness It’ll clear the bitterness away It can even set a prisoner free There is no end to what it’s power can do So, let it go and be amazed By what you see through eyes of grace The prisoner that it really frees is you I want to finally set it free So show me how to see what Your mercy sees Help me now to give what You gave to me Forgiveness, Forgiveness

[@brendagriffith5472]

I think this is what the world needs to hear. The best tool for helping people to forgive. I just love the song. It is so anointed

[@theincompleteskeptic8079]

Being a Poet myself, I had to read this. Thank you.

[@its_shrimp_.4954]

One of the most amazing story's I've ever heard and it's beautiful 😀👏👏👏👏

[@jessyhuang7463]

Amazing. Really God You're amazing. Hallelujah.

[@waltermolina6605]

Thank you Mathew West. God Bless.

[@earnestinen.maxwell7151]

To God Be The Glory! Who ever the SON set free; is FREE..INDEED!

[@amparoandrade1781]

Matthew u were at the fair told those amazing words when i saw u irl my heart was filled with joy and happyness i couldnt let myself go of u singing thnx matthew for coming to the rodeo 2016 at New Mexico

[@jvcardesign]

i wonder if these songs were not religious, would they be successful in society? i personally believe they would. Unbelievable melody.... rhythm and voices.

[@Longing-for-home]

The lady (and her family) in this video are real saints. May God bless her. Gives me a lump in my throat every time. Such a challenge and an example of how powerful forgiveness is. I think that the fruit of her decision will be found to be huge in the context of eternity. ❤

[@hello.everyone12.0]

Thanks to Matthew West for this song and God bcuz of this song im learning to move on and forgive little by little...The other day while driving i ask God for a sing i had anger frustration and this song came thru me like an answer of move on and forgive.

[@lindseyrobertson8991]

This is truly an incredible song!

[@checkerzzzgaminghi6523]

This is what Jesus Christ Love even what ever day I go home Forgiveness I suffered since 2 years old running but no more I faced Satan iam returning all back to you Satan This song Jesus Wants from All of Us My Pain Became My Power Sending Love To The Righteous

[@bethjones7598]

This message is so so powerful!!!!

[@debrarosenblum9055]

IN JESUS NAME- PLEASE HELP ME TO FORGIVE MYSELF----- AMEN

[@ccamarilla]

Struggling for 20 years over the murder of my best friend and father to my baby girl. I am moved yet still lost. Continuing to pray for guidance from the Lord!

[@dropthebeat7]

This song should heard every day by EVERYONE.

[@conradsantillan4525]

December 19, 2010 about 4 years has passed that, My daughter was coming from Christmas party and then the unthinkable happen...She got in a car accident almost exactly like this story....My world came falling down right before my eyes as I saw her lying helpless, lifeless on that bed... I was powerless..I can't help but cry and I wanted to just run away and just be next to her...The day had turn to worst...Days turned to weeks, weeks to months, and months to years, like an empty shell walking around this earth. I thought that there is no point living in this world...Not a single day goes by that I do not think of her..It was a nightmare!I carry it on my shoulder EVERY SINGLE DAY...Everyday that I wake up was another battle, I have to keep finding the courage to do things to function normally...FORGIVENESS is so hard to come by... And this song just made it more susceptible to understand on how to forgive... thanks for the song sincerely...

[@hazelsantillan]

it isnt easy to lose someone you loved most...but God did promise comfort and strength each day for us to get through our days...forgiveness and healing may take a long long time but trust in Him and keep faith :)

[@hazelsantillan]

it isnt easy to lose someone you loved most...but God did promise comfort and strength each day for us to get through our days...forgiveness and healing may take a long long time but trust in Him and keep faith :)

[@Hunnybees1966]

Forgiveness is a beautiful thing.... WoW... love this story

[@jonslimick451]

Im so greatful i found this song. It is perfect. Forgiveness heals the soul.

[@jacquelinethomas-rome6842]

God bless you Matthew! Thank you for writing, and sharing such a powerful message!

[@marypopa8937]

❤😂God bless you all 🎉

[@jenniferlynn3299]

Such an amazing and powerful song!! I love this!! True forgiveness comes from Jesus Christ!

[@carrie66taiwan]

Matthew all of your music is inspiring and uplifting, but this story and the music that you used to share the message of forgiveness is truly powerful. God bless you for the good you are doing in the music world!!

[@GamechangerEduservices23]

This song is very powerfull mostly this negative world, God bless you matthew

[@karenmontminy2002]

We lost a child at 20 - you are an amazing woman - forgiveness is something we all need to learn in life for many different reasons. I believe in forgiveness! Hate can kill who we are as a person and it is not worth it. I am proud of you Mom for your forgiveness you are an awesome woman along with your family xo

[@avonnesieracki8980]

I heard this story and it gave me reason to believe ... Forgiveness is the key to happiness ... I love to forgive 🛐✝️🎁

[@rebeccastinchcomb6449]

Yup! It is a challenge for all of us to in Jesus words, be quick to forgive! The human experience is tough!! God Bless you all for this story!!

[@larrysparks9754]

I found out that my beloved wife of 24 years had several extra marital affairs. I have been devastated for 12 years since, crying everyday, until I was reminded that I must forgive her (By this story and song), So I did and it truly freed me from sadness. I now pray for her salvation everyday. FORGIVE AND SHOW THE LOVE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR, JESUS !

[@gernotstammler]

I was so deeply moved by this song and story, which for me ia at the heart of the message of Easter, that I started crying: you are forgiven, for Christ died on that cross for us, for me.

[@gracieteater4968]

This video was the inspiration that brought me a letter I've been waiting many years for. God has seen fit to save me from myself and transform my life. I believe that in His Divine time, others will see that. Thank you Matthew West and the family that inspired this song. Forgiveness is a simple word, yet impossible to do without willingness and God's help... The gift that you give to those you forgive is the most precious gift you could possibly give another person. Be blessed.

[@stevenmoroz9490]

Amen, Matthew West! Jesus said that if we will not forgive others, neither will our Father (GOD), forgive us! Our eternal destiny hinges on it. You’re not really saved if you have an unforgiving spirit !

[@irenechavez3455]

"IN JESUS PRECIOUS NAME"❤💯⚓ "GOD'S AGAPE LOVE NEVER FAILS"🙏😥🙌 "FORGIVENESS IS A COMMAND IF YOU WANT TO BE FORGIVEN"❤⚓ "LORD'S PRAYER"

[@jacktruxal2601]

God is great

[@Americanjazzlady07]

This brought tears to my eyes. Renee is such an inspiration to me. I forgive by faith from my heart in Jesus' Name. Three men sexually abused me in the past - one of them was when I was a child. None admitted what they did, but I forgive them completely in Jesus' Name. I want Jesus to always forgive me and I want to forgive myself for bad choices and not doing things I should have done or not obeying God. Lord Jesus help me please.

[@tombert1970]

Thank you for sharing this amazing story, of what God can do with an ordinary person in an extraordinarily difficult life challenge

[@ireneszymczak8261]

Healing, victory and redemption... THANK YOU JESUS for the use of the power of YOUR love, as we forgive and pray for the forgiveness of those who hurt us, even killing someone we love. God loves You, Jesus, HIS Son, yet responded to YOUR request, "Father, forgive them...!" THAT is proof of love and WE can do NO less. 💔✝💖

[@Cooper1575]

What a great thing that this family did by forgiving this young man, ONLY IN JESUS NAME, and Matthew has brought out the Forgiveness in this song. Amen

[@sammy_116]

It's only the dead that can't forgive.

[@thecrewthecrew2894]

The dead can forgive

[@sammy_116]

+Jake Merrill, I don't think so. Why do you say that?

[@andygilbert8219]

+Jake Merrill how can the dead forgive when they know nothing according to Psalms?

[@truthforbearer1313]

Sandy Samson forgiveness has nothing to do with the person who hurt us being dead or alive. It’s about letting go of the grudge which we have toward them with allows To reach down and do the impossible in our life’s. Take the pain and wound that the person caused us away from us for good and totally erase that and give us total healing and wholeness as if it never ever happened. Make no mistake about it friend. God can do that in a second for you. Then why hasn’t he you ask?. Because of one person you. Yes that’s right, you. God purchased your healing for you on the cross of Calvary when he sent his son to die for you. And he disclosed the legal obligations of that healing and what you had to do in his written word to obtain that healing. Its very simple and here it is. Jesus said whatever you bind on Earth will be bound in heaven and whatever you loose on earth will have been loosed in heaven. For if you will not forgive others when they sin against you, neither will your Heavenly Father forgive your sins. Period. What that means is when you do not forgive the person who hurt you, whether dead or alive, the pain of what that person did to you remains bound to you on earth and in heaven. In Earth meaning it sticks to you like glue. In heaven meaning it hovers Over you reigns over you as Lord and tormentor. And you will continue to be tormented by it until you forgive. Because Whatever reigns over you has the final say and even God by that legal principle he spoke in his word cannot heal you. It is a hell of your own making because you do not forgive you are actually tiring his hands. Forgiveness means letting go and it’s a two part thing. When you forgive you are loosing the person who hurt you from further blame of the pain they caused you and the pain they caused you is loosed from your mind and soul, as if it were never there to begin with. And then God will step down and heal you but only then. We all have been broken but it’s up to us how we let that affect us. You need to also know there is a hell and Jesus clearly said if we will not forgive we will not be forgiven of our sins because after all why should God forgive us for putting his son on that cross by our sins if we won’t forgive others who hurt us. Would that be just? I don’t think so. Listen to mary Kate Baxter’s testimony if your not sure. She was literally taken to hell by Jesus and saw a woman in hell who was a former preacher but wouldn’t forgive her husband who cheated on her. She was in hell crying out in regret for a second chance to come back to Earth and forgive her husband. But Jesus wept and toward her she knew in her heart to forgive. She knew his word. He spoke to her many times to not harden her heart but forgive but she refused. Now she is in hell today. Very sad. Had she forgiven she would have been restored in life and in heaven millions of times over and increasing. Jesus is real friend and his judgments are real. Do you know him? You can. He will forgive your transgressions but you will have to forgive others first because he can. Jesus loves you friend. Don’t tie his hands. Be the bigger person. Let Jesus heal you once and for all today. Forgive.

[@MsGDubb]

Being a friend of someone who is trying hard to forgive I wonder how much time passed before the family felt true forgiveness?

[@jbontra2]

One of the most powerful songs ever written and the message is critical for destroying all the bitterness and hate that is tearing our nation apart. So much history that was behind us is now being stirred up, when a little forgiveness will bring us all back together again!

[@Mylifeisurs]

Ty Lord 4 ur son Matthew, fam,team 4 this.We all need to hear this. Deep breath😮❤🎶🛐

[@checkerzzzgaminghi6523]

Lessons for all on earth it's not what someone does to you it's how you react .You free yourself as well as those who have hurt you.If You cannot give everything to God in Heaven You'll never be able to fully forgive threw your heart

[@madonnaalsayaf1706]

I HAVE FORGIVEN.GOD BLESS ❤ GOD IS ❤️ LOVE AND HE ALWAYS WILL BE I KNOW IT'S NOT EASY . BUT WE HAVE TO FORGIVENESS. COMING FROM MY ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗 💘 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂 HEART

[@4545mar]

ForGIVEness Give Mercy Give compassion Give Love

[@jasonflores1430]

good

[@jimhoover9819]

Young people, this is an important message. It seems that in many of our friend's families, including ours, one of the family members has cut off another family member - no contact - PERIOD! No one expects you to forget, but, especially when it comes to family, forgiveness is the best path. And, that applies to the world including friends and the workplace.

[@aleortega5768]

Wow... I just to listen to this song when I was single a few years ago. I never thought this song will speak to me today... to forgive my husband. It is so hard to forgive. The lyrics of this song is amazing. It is like God talking to you. It is hard but thank you.

[@DaniellaEsther]

Powerful song and awesome testimony!!

[@juvyedomingo]

this song inspired me and it saved my soul praise God for He set me free from oppression of unforgiving the people who hurt me in the past. Full with tears and joy Thank you so much Jesus for this blessed song I hope that this song will travel as your Holy Spirit travels and convicts anyone dealing with unforgiveness! Amen amen 🙏

[@johnmarn7582]

I have seen first hand how holding grudges and resentments against someone affects you'. God can and will empower you to forgive but you and I need to be willing to release ourselves to Him!

[@theincompleteskeptic8079]

We love, for we were first loved. Be the More Loving One. No easy task for many people, but totally worth it. I've been speaking about this sort of love in MADD and Minnesotans for Safe Driving, etc., since January 91. In November of 90, I heard a mother whose son was killed by a drunk driver speak about love and forgiveness. She talked me into speaking when I would instead have killed myself, left to my personal inner climate. Love one another is no small direction.

[@trudyhopkins4049]

That story of a grieving mother's forgiveness is truly amazing - because God's ways are always profoundly amazing. Just like this song Matt West wrote.. Perfect. I've been blessed by it ever since he wrote it. Thank you, Matt West.

[@africakalahari4477]

This is one of the most powerful songs ever written.

[@reneeswackhamer6234]

This song that many can listen to with openness to heal & to break anger & bitterness cycles that "clips our wings" to live with intention & our broken spirits that lighten with forgiving ourselves & others....

[@rossboyd2272]

In all of us we carry different kinds of unforgiveness , it’s our responsibility to love the unloveable to show the love of God . I had my kind forgiveness to deal with, family and people that hurt me physically to point of disability. People don’t see the pain we deal with on a continuing basis but God does, let him be your healer so give it to him and receive you healing and the forgiveness and peace that this world doesn’t understand or can even give , he did it all on the cross for you !

[@Mr124122]

this story was amazing... forgiveness is hard for anyone... but God did the ultimate, he put his son, whom he loved so very much on the cross to die for OUR sins, so that we might forgive others... forgiveness only eats you alive like a cancer... forgive yourself first, then forgive others, then ask for forgiveness... after all isn't the sacrifice that God did for us in the first place worth it...

[@DebraShaner]

I HAVE A DAUGHTER BUT SHE LOST HER WAY AND I HAVENT SEEN HER SINCE 4 YEARS SO I KNOW YOUR PAIN OF LOSS AND SHE IS STILL ALIVE AND I NEVER SEE HER. BUT GOD HAS HER IN HER HANDS. THIS YOUNG MAN WILL FEEL THE LOVE OF JESUS THE PEOPLE WHO ARE HIS NEW FAMILY . BUT HE WILL BE A NEW MAN IN GOD WHEN HE GETS HOME PRAISE THE LORD GOD IS THE IMPPOSIBLE GOD HE WILL DO IT ALL TO CHANGE THERE HEARTS MINDS AND BODY AND SPIRITS. AMEN

[@Cindyjo262]

🙏🏽

[@aura3794]

"While we were still sinners" makes me think about people who are continuing to harm me. It makes me realize how we need to forgive people even if they are still hurting us.

[@reneeswackhamer6234]

Sometimes we need to forgive ourselves to heal & stop the bitterness that leads nowhere for anyone.

[@Grimmwolf25]

This is a powerful story, and Matthew made it into a great song.

[@paulgibson4908]

I will forgive the people who hurt me

[@Mylifeisurs]

Good 4 u 4 taking the first step 🙏💕🤗

[@Arcy2Unyk]

God let me forgive and be that light that I need to be for others. let be Lord bring peace into my heart and help me forgive them.