If you want true peace, you have to go to the giver of peace, Jesus Christ. Without Him you will never experience eternal peace. I am sharing my best friend's story with prayer that someone will find it. Precious Memories-By Sonya Lakey Family Story Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day. My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening. That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are. Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you. His Story Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23) “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12) He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell. “For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price] “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8) Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today! “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b) Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour! “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28) Your Story What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son. The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6) We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready? “...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b) “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c) ********************************************************* If you need more help or if you would like to send a word of encouragement to the family, please go to: facebook.com/GITM-Foundation-113997824650357/ If you don't have a church to attend, we would love for you to join us in person @ Liberty Faith Bible Church in Norwood, Mo. every Sunday morning central time 11:00 A.M., Sunday evening 7:00 P.M., and Wednesday evening 7:00. P.M. where you will hear sound, biblical preaching from God's Word as well as uplifting, godly music. Or you can join our livestream family at: libertyfaith.net Facebook: Reg Kelly-Table In The Wilderness Sermon audio: Liberty Faith Church Pastor Reg Kelly TH-cam: Liberty Faith Church Reg Kelly sermons (not livestream, but recorded)
This interview was so much better than what I expected! Our culture just wants to rush us through sadness and even depression. Then we feel worse for being sad or depressed! But yes, we need to deal with grief, spiritually, with spiritual principals and not try to wisk it away with "positive thinking." This business of just choosing to not be sad is crap. Honour those dark times...go through it. If it gets bad where you think you're going to hurt yourself or you can't function after a period of time, get help but it's OK and normal to be sad and depressed when you lose a loved one. There is no time limit and the stages of grief are not linear. They keep changing. Everyone's process is different. I loved the prayer at the end. I hope that everyone that comes here in search of answers to their grief, is comforted in their grief. Know you're not alone. I and all those that came here, came here for a reason. We're going to make it...one day at a time and sometimes one breath at a time. Be gentle with yourself show yourself compassion in your grief. I'm trying to practice it myself. Peace.
"That which is placed on the altar, will be altered. A prayer for a miracle is not a request for the situation to be different. But that we see it differently."
Having experienced trauma, loss of a child, etc. I found this to be so excellent and healing! Listening to this felt so validating because I have been saying, "Why on earth do people have to "fix" grief?" Our culture is uncomfortable with death, especially a child dying and I love how she talks about "not looking". Look people look!
If you want true peace, you have to go to the giver of peace, Jesus Christ. Without Him you will never experience eternal peace. I am sharing my best friend's story with prayer that someone will find it. Precious Memories-By Sonya Lakey Family Story Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day. My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening. That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are. Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you. His Story Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23) “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12) He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell. “For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price] “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8) Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today! “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b) Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour! “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28) Your Story What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son. The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6) We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready? “...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b) “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c) ********************************************************* If you need more help or if you would like to send a word of encouragement to the family, please go to: facebook.com/GITM-Foundation-113997824650357/ If you don't have a church to attend, we would love for you to join us in person @ Liberty Faith Bible Church in Norwood, Mo. every Sunday morning central time 11:00 A.M., Sunday evening 7:00 P.M., and Wednesday evening 7:00. P.M. where you will hear sound, biblical preaching from God's Word as well as uplifting, godly music. Or you can join our livestream family at: libertyfaith.net Facebook: Reg Kelly-Table In The Wilderness Sermon audio: Liberty Faith Church Pastor Reg Kelly TH-cam: Liberty Faith Church Reg Kelly sermons (not livestream, but recorded)
This interview with Marie Forleo and Marianne brought tears to my eyes. I am overcome by what she is saying. She puts to words this profound concept and lesson that is so important for our society to hear. For once, we are talking about sadness - we are honouring it and embracing it for the undeniable, enriching and crucial human experience that is so naturally ours. I am in awe - thank you, Marie, and thank you Marianne for your transformative work that is changing all our lives.
That was so amazing! Thank you to the interviewer for listening with so much presence and not once did she interrupt Marianne. Thank you Marianne for your courage and wisdom and your generosity to give us what you have. The prayer at the end had me in tears. Thanks for your blessing sisters.
I have lost my mother to suicide, my sister-in-law died in a house fire, and my brother overdosed on Rx pills... My advice to all from dealing with the tragedies in my own life is this: Chin up! You can choose to allow the sadness to take over your life OR you can choose to live life to the fullest, everyday! Have fun, smile, laugh because the one thing that we will always take with us in the end it the experiences we have shared in this life. The energy of 'love and life' is eternal. I choose life and I choose to smile and hopefully make people laugh through my channel. Grief can not take over your beautiful energy unless you allow it to. So don't ;) If you're here then chances are that you are trying to fight the negative energy and surpass the stages of grief with flying colors. I believe in you and I know you can do it! Keep doing what ever it is that makes you smile everyday!! I love all of you
Dear Marie Forleo and Marianne Williamson! I appreciate that: "A collective cry for the healing of our hearts." I'm sorry about the tragedy in Orlando. My sincere feelings for the families of the victims. Sad..:( Thank you! BRZ/São Paulo State.
This is the most touching video that I have watched. I have been depressed for about 7 years and I have gone through a lot of moments where I feel sadness, lonely, and a lot of anger to the universe for making me experience all the painful moments that I have gone through in the past 7 years but this video definitely enlightened me. Thank you Marie and marianne williamson for making such an amazing video for the world to see and for making such a difference in the world. God bless you both!! Marie, I really enjoyed this video and I hope you make more videos that are related to spirituality.
Marianne Williamson is always amazing but I want to say excellent interview Marie - I love that you just let her talk - so many interviewers try to highjack the interview - and your questions were well thought out and relevant to what she was saying. Thank you!
The biggest insight I took away from this conversation is that my depression is perhaps not clinical at all...I’m hyper aware of the world and her despair, I feel such a sense of loss for those who are living through war and discord, hunger and pain, illness and death I feel I can make a difference, I don’t know when, I don’t know how, but I know deep down that destiny is pointing me in the direction of possibilities and causes much bigger than myself
Having lost my sister to an unexpected tragedy, and barely starting to overcome grief now after two years, I found this teaching as one of the most relevant, practical and important I have listened. When she was describing how we may feel sad as a result of what we see in the world, I got goosebums because I felt she was talking directly to me. Amazing. Thank you.
Oh my goodness. That prayer brought me to tears also, Marie. All of your videos are amazing, but this made it to my favorites list. Thank you for all that you do and the wonderful guests you have on your show. Such a blessing to my soul.
No words. Marianne, through Marie, has said them all in this profound discussion. Let this be our prayer, twin sister, thank you for inviting me to share this with you. In Jesus name, Amen. 💜
BEAUTIFUL!!! I needed this sooo much right now! We are truly blessed to have the technology to be able to listen and learn life experiences in many different aspects. Thank you so much for sharing!
The section about being there for someone who had a loss is so profound. I get angry at funerals when people break down on family members instead of being there for them. The ending prayer was, as always, amazingly humbling. Thank you!
Marianne Williamson is amazing---and so are you, Marie. You are one of the few interviewers who does not interrupt their guests, so we get teh full experience of what they have to bring us. Great video, thank you!
This is my favourite video you've ever done Marie perfect timing when there is so much pain and grief in the world. Marianne is a constant source of inspiration and shines the light to help us all. She will always be my favourite teacher XXX
This conversation was so beautiful I watched it twice and I know I will probably come back to it again because I find it so comforting to simply hear that it is okay to be sad when things go wrong, when you have put in a lot of love and work into a project and it just didn't work..... Thank you Marie for always delivering such beautiful interviews and Marianne is a beautiful soul!!!!
I just want to give Marianne a big hug. Such a wonderful soul with the pen of God. Her books and prayers provide so much relief to so many and what an amazing trailblazing soul too. Big hugs to both of you! :)
I lost my Mom 8 years ago as a teenager and this was really powerful for me. People think that time makes it better but I still feel the loss, some days it's stronger than others. I really appreciate you all talking about it openly and how to heal. I think for me healing will be a life long journey...but I do feel better knowing that there is a way to do just that.
Thank you for this conversation, which was heart-opening for me. I think the discomfort from negative feelings does come so often from feeling that we 'shouldn't' feel them and the struggle to get over something quickly or 'flatlining' as Marianne says. In the growing popularity of positive thinking philosophies, this is a timely reminder to respect and allow all feelings in our tender sensitivity as pointers and tools for growth and love.
My favorite interview hands down that you've done, Marie. I love how this relates to everything - grief, depression, and just overall sadness. She relates it to the spiritual aspect of pain as well as the medical. Love it!
I am so grateful that I had the chance to watch this interview. Everything Marianne Williamson said truly touched my heart. My wife bought me the book "Tears to Triumph" for Christmas. I am super excited to start reading it right away. Thank you, Marianne. Thank you, Marie. You two are Angels sent from God. #WeAreOne
thank you marie, I was told as a child that whatever I did was bad and not good enough, I was also verbally abused, like when I broke my leg it was my fault and I felt shame and terrible for being such a bad person , or when i broke something or did anything wrong , even when i expessed myself as i child , so i learned to suppress my emotions not to cry or tell people that I am not feeling well , and even now when something happens in my life I find it really hard to feel my emotions to grieve to express them to not feel bad about them , to not feel shame and terrible and also I find it hard to feel others emotions, thank you from all my heart ❤ for this work may god bless you
I am trying myself to learn what else I can do with emotions rather than bury them under food & drugs. These are some of the things I have had said to me mostly during childhood. Quit feeling sorry for yourself, get over it, man up, quit wearing your feelings on your elbows, you need to have thicker skin, ect.. I believe this is one of the reasons ppl. are so unhappy. We have not been allowed to process our feelings and heal from them because it was not acceptable and considered a weakness rather than natural way of dealing with life. So we bury those feeling under booze, drugs, food, gambling and look what we have now. Im sure I have said some of these things to my own children but its wrong none the less to invalidate any ones feelings. Bless you love you are worthy.
Noora Salman Your welcome. I too had many of the same issues as you mentioned. I wish you blessing and send U Love. I think I will buy her book. I read her book Illumanatti years ago. It was outstanding and read kind of like a love letter.
I also had a very similar upbringing and I’m still not sure how to grieve as I don’t have a support system and I have small children to care for, but I know if we keep surrounding ourselves with kind and compassionate mentors the answer will come. Keep looking. And I’d also like to add that as I’ve stopped using things to make myself feel better and run away from the pain, but taken steps to face it in a healthy way, a lot of opposition has come. Often times it gets worse before it gets better but that’s a good sign. Because if you face it you’ll be down with it for good. I think of it as having an old festering wound that needs to be cut open and cleaned out so it can truly heal. I hope you find the healing you need.
My biggest insight was that only by truly feeling and moving through pain does it really end and transform back into hope and light.The was I will put this into action is by being more open to examining my grief and pain instead of pushing it back into a dark corner of my mind and thus begin the process of letting the whole experience of life, good and bad, help me become who I am meant to be.Thank you both for this beautiful message. Goddess Bless.
I love this. Sadness, depression and a sense of loss are part of a normal life. Watch any sporting event and you will see a winner and a loser. The losing team feels that sense of loss and they either embrace it and learn from it, or they wallow in it and recede into the background of relevancy. Most western cultures frown upon sadness and grief and these feelings are made wrong. In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Orlando and in Paris, France, we, as a culture get to support those who lost loved ones in theses senseless attacks. We get to lift them up with a collective consciousness that embraces sadness and pain as part of their support. Now is a time to be there for your friends and family, to lift them up by letting them feel the pain that they are going through. Marie's work is brilliant, I too wish that I could listen to a podcast as I do not always have access to video. Thank you.
Everything you discussed truly moved me and has really helped me to better deal with grief, both my own and that of others. And what a beautiful and powerful prayer! Thank you.
What a Beautiful Prayer, So powerful ! I am a Christian and although she doesn't quite state her teachings are Christian , they sure seem Christian to me and have much to do with the Bible and the teaching of Jesus Christ, and the parts of Jesus's word that people seem to miss and need to be reminded what Jesus is really trying to tell us. This is how I feel and I love listening to her and her Prayers!!
God this is so interesting. I am currently on anti-depressants and as you said I only got a paper to fill in and 5 minutes later I was prescribed several different medications. Something I talk to my doctor and my therapist about is just what you said about being sad for the world, even though you're not experiencing it first hand. I feel sad because of how we treat animals and the planet (I am vegan), about how the oceans will be destroyed in 2045 and we won't be able to live. I am sad about all the things I hear on the news and these things haunt me every minute of the day. Yet the doctors and therapists tell me that I have to let it go. That I have nothing to do with it. That that's somebody else's problems, not mine since I do what I can. Just take your meds and it will all be alright. But it won't be. I'm trying to protect my pack just like those monkeys. I realize that now. I have felt so lonely in this, so sad that my sadness is being brushed off, professionals saying I "should" not be sad about these things. But as you say I am just sensitive and loving, so, of course, these things hurts me. I am seriously thinking of going off my meds after watching this. I am allowed to feel the things I'm feeling and I should not be silenced by medications. I have to educate the world about the facts that haunt me, or we won't be able to exist at all. Thank you. And I'm sorry this was so lengthy. This was just totally life changing for me.
naturally_sofia I resonate with everything you have said here. If you do come off meds it has to be done very slowly under supervision or the side effects can be horrific. I've known ppl stop meds and end up in hospital with psychosis so please be careful. I'm on meds and want to reduce them but I've hit another low point so I'll see how I feel later this year. Re world suffering, you can only relieve suffering in your immediate vicinity, and ruminating about the horrors of the world causes illness. I've avoided news for 15 years and I used to work for BBC News24 in UK! Things still filter through which horrify me despite a news cull. I wish you well and hope you find some peace x
naturally_sofia oh I forgot, you may be a HSP like me and many others: Highly Sensitive Person. 10% of the population has extreme sensitivity to the world around them. There are books on HSP that I've found invaluable, a eureka moment - I'm not mad, just a HSP. Good luck x
Thank you for sharing naturally_sofia and thank you so much to puggilove for responding. I have never really looked into the possibility that I am a HSP, and when I saw your comment I started googling. I am pretty sure that I am now!! I feel like this the start of accepting myself more fully and developing strategies to help myself. AMAZING!
Hi, Sofia, everything you say resonates with me. We are quick to hide our feelings about society and the world we live in. I'm very sensitive and suffer so bad with depression and anxiety. The world is a scary place. We need to be open and do what we can and not be frightened to be who we are in essence. I've come of antidepressants. On them I still felt bad and it's hard everyday but I'm tired of pretending or trying to be someone I'm not. Your post helps me to know I'm not alone! I pray things will change sooner than later. Keep on fighting!! We will win in the end. Best wishes for your recovery!!
I am recently enjoying Marie's videos and catching up! I experienced a lot of big loss in 2016...decided was time for BIG change. Quit my job, packed up and moved to Hawaii for an open ended adventure for almost 4 months. What I returned with emotionally put me in a dark night of the soul for another time in my life. I wrote a book over 10 years and finally this year am going to be able to self publish but it is very similar to Marianne's interview and I resonate so deeply to my core with her work. So inspiring and confirming! Beautiful work...
That was profoundly beautiful! That prayer she read at the end had me in tears also. Thank you for this and for everything you do,You are a bright light on this planet. Xoxo
Wow. This video in itself is such a profound blessing, thank you both from the bottom of my heart. This is an answered prayer for me. I am amazed by both of you. Thank you for asking all these questions, Marie, and for shaping it into perfection. Thank you for answering all these Questions so beautifully. Thank you for living your purpose and saying what needs to be said. I am so grateful for this. Thank you for speaking up and taking it seriously as you both are truly helping me. You both are making a great contribution to my healing. Thank you and God bless you abundantly as you have blessed me in times of need. You both are such an inspiration. Thank you.
what an absolutely powerful talk. I need to watch this a couple of times, to let it sink in. I have often been harsh with myself especially when I have been deeply sad. Like a part of me thought that was the ultimate undoing. When I needed to be gentle with myself the most I would instead alienate the person weeping in my head. Sadness is really OK. And every person has their own journey dealing with their pain.
Very powerful! I listened twice and afterwards I was moved to find a counselor who also practices in my Catholic faith. I found two strong candidates and already have one first appointment set up. I also purchased Marianne's book "A return to love". Thank you for opening this portal in my life. I was hungry and thirsting for this!
Thank you for the whole conversation with Marianne. I was brought to tears with the closing prayer as well because I really needed that... recently, I was rejected from a job that I had high hopes of getting... thank you! 💜
Marianne statement about grief and heartbreak really makes you understand why and how it creates changes and how to be able to make it into a transformative experience.
Wow! I happened upon this while feeling sad about my son's death a few months ago. There is so much truth and validity in the conversation it's impossible to choose "one thing" that spoke to my heart. I do know, thought, that my heart is feeling relief, and that I can continue my grief journey with better understanding and commitment to growth throughout the process. I hope that my journey can help me to help others. Thank you!
True hope can only be found in Jesus Christ. He loves you more than you could ever know. I pray my best friend's story will help you. Precious Memories-By Sonya Lakey Family Story Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day. My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening. That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are. Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you. His Story Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23) “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12) He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell. “For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price] “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8) Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today! “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b) Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour! “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28) Your Story What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son. The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6) We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready? “...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b) “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c) ****************************** This testimony has been made into a tract form as well, so if you or your church are interested in having them to pass out, please go to libertyfaith.net and you will find the contact info there. God bless! Tribute to Ethan Lakey th-cam.com/video/EhobcQZ6Qb8/w-d-xo.html
Marianne & Marie I cannot quantify how much I was sledge-hammered by this conversation. At 21:58 I broke down. Completely. A lifetime of being told that there IS something wrong with me (too sensitive, no resilience, clinically depressed, having 'Creative-Hopelessness') has beaten me down SO badly that I have been on anti-depressants for nearly two decades. Although I know the physical/chemical/medical issues of CD only too well, I have always questioned why a seemingly intelligence and incredibly empathetic woman can't navigate Life . . . . without feeling depressed. Now I know that to expect that I COULD navigate life without being depressed isn't the issue - it's acknowledging that I SHOULD be depressed/ in pain/hurting. It would be abnormal not to be. I have worked SO HARD to educate and empower and arm myself, against my depression and have read and investigated and watched and immersed myself in so many forms of therapy, learning & knowledge about CD . . . . now I realise I need to accept it and build a Life that includes it. Marie - thank you for all that you have given me over the years, but this particular MT episode has been so profound. Marianne - thank you for being the voice and intelligence that my current society has been unable to give me. You have empowered a woman on the other side of the world!
Thank you Marianne and Marie for your open and beautiful hearts 🍀❣️🍀Marianne thank you for helping me know it is through unity and sharing our pain we are given the light to move on 🌟😇🌟knowing we are all loved and supported in our time of need ❤️blessing 🌹
Yes, pain, suffering and challenge lead to growth. The grief I experienced after losing my 6 week old baby has completely transformed all aspects of my life! I am stronger, wiser, more compassionate and far more intentional than ever before!
I need to watch this again! Tears were shed when truths hit home - which was the majority of the video. The prayer in the end - which I wholeheartedly participated on the spot, brought the "rain" as it helped me find closure with letting go and just letting God. I really need to watch this again to take it all in even more and will be downloading your books on Kindle. Thank you ladies for a great talk. Love & Light to you both. ❤😊
I love the Course of Miracles. My family are creating a foundation in my Mum's Memory so we can help plus support carers and families who are on the journey of what our family has gone through. I lost my elderly Mum to Dementia two weeks ago and my Dad to Stroke in 2012 and yes our family are grieving but we won't stay there. I choose to be happy and my Mum was a joyful and life and soul of the party and I know her wish was to grieve but she will also see to it that we are happy too from where she is. I loved that about her. As a Mental Health Nurse herself she knew that choosing to be happy boosts the immune system can extend life just by the way you feel. And if you are not coping to seek help and get counselling. I know that it works and has worked for me when I had depression where my Mum helped me through and discover my way back to the light. You really can't force people to deal with what they are doing the best they can at the time. If they want to do it on there own it needs to be be respected fully but keep a eye on them. I love the prayer which is beautiful at the end 💜
I have read some books of Marianne Williamson. She is an excellent Spiritual teacher through her work she shines her light so bright and beautifully. I love her work. She is truly a Legend. I hope i get to meet her one day! God bless Marianne :) x
Wow what an amazing conversation and discussion. It is hard to pick one thing that resonated with me. But placing things in your mind on the alter, running through the storm and riding it with no shame in order to transform rather than running away from it, really stood out for me. Oh and the amazing pray at the end flowed through me and I teared with feeling the love of god. Thank you 🙏
Firstly I would say thank U so much Marie for bringing such a deeply experienced woman to my life. I am in the mood of my life is leading to nowhere. My dream is overseaing in the US and there are moments i am kinda stressful. People all say to me nicely "you are gonna make it" but my mom. She all the times wants me to have a life without stress and negative things. And from this video I have my own a lesson that i will try to give my mom what I am having not just arriving the US coz life is short, I agree. Once again, i cannot say thank U enough
So beautiful! This is such a powerful interview with powerful messages that have touched my heart and my soul. I deeply thank you for this! From now on, I will respect my own dark moments and know they are there to make me stronger and grow in compassion and love! God bless you both!
For me, I have learned the best cure, (with all due respect to other practices) is to stop feeding my pain body and to let go of anger I realize how much I love myself and so don't know why someone would hurt me.
Wow I was really meant to listen to you both speak today, I have a beautiful friend who is deeply suffering and I sent this interview for her to listen to. I totally understand and hear what you are saying. Thankyou I look forward to listening again and implementing your advice.
As a person with a major psychiatric illness that has been a serious issue since childhood, I want to say, if you have Bipolar Disorder type 1 or Schizophrenia, psychiatric drugs are appropriate to treat delusions and hallucinations. She's talking about considering NOT medicating yourself if you're having normal human experiences. Normal human experience may not require meds.
Thank you for this wonderful display of empowered affection and true wisdom sharing. At 24, it is a transformative experience for me to see grown woman give and bless in such ways. I look at you both as mentors as I walk my divine path on Earth. BLESSINGS!!!!!!
Thank you so much Marie Forleo and Marianne Williamson for discussing this topic. It's so needed to dive into this conversation and there are very powerful highlights in this. I teach about spiritual experiences in the Maritimes in Canada and I deeply appreciate the value of hearing what has worked for someone else. When we all share and build on eachother's wisdom the level of healing and grace in the process becomes softer. Keep shining both of you. Love Danielle d'Entremont the Maritime Medium.
True hope can only be found in Jesus Christ. He loves you more than you could ever know. I pray my best friend's story will help you. Precious Memories-By Sonya Lakey Family Story Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day. My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening. That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are. Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you. His Story Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23) “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12) He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell. “For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price] “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8) Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today! “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b) Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour! “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28) Your Story What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son. The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6) We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready? “...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b) “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c) ****************************** This testimony has been made into a tract form as well, so if you or your church are interested in having them to pass out, please go to libertyfaith.net and you will find the contact info there. God bless! Tribute to Ethan Lakey th-cam.com/video/EhobcQZ6Qb8/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for this meaningful interview. I so love Marianne Williamson. My biggest take-away with her work is "Who you are is Love" - I try to remember this.
I wish I could put into words how this made me feel....she is powerful and I am so glad you had her on your show. You really are incredible Marie! Thank you for bringing so much good to others!!!! Kerri a Bstudent :)
100% agree. There is depression that is caused from a chemical imbalance and there is depression that is caused from circumstances beyond our control and medication isn't necessarily the answer.
Coming off the weekend on what would have been my Mom's 62nd birthday this totally hits home. ...life is suffering, and things of this world can only bring temporary happiness. To me this is even more reason to follow my creative path, it feeds my spirit making me bright with joy that is deep and true. My favorite part: They are still broadcasting... our frequency just can't pick it up
First I wasn't going to watch this because I don't feel depress or sad, but I watched it anyway and I'm glad I did! What really touched me is when she talked about her sister. I have one person that want to see so bad, so scared because of the fear what might happen since we haven't talked for almost a year. But life is way too short. Thank you!
just found this, how many years later, and wow profound, sounds like a piece I wrote on my experience, thank you for wisdom that is understandable, need to look up more on Marianne!
wow, that prayer at the end was the most powerful prayer I’ve ever heard. thank you marianne, you are a gift to this world. god bless. 🤍
As a pharmacist, I loved hearing her point of view. Not everything should be "treated" with a pill.
While that’s true pills do help some people
If you want true peace, you have to go to the giver of peace, Jesus Christ. Without Him you will never experience eternal peace. I am sharing my best friend's story with prayer that someone will find it.
Precious Memories-By Sonya Lakey
Family Story
Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day.
My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening.
That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of
a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are.
Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you.
His Story
Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23)
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12)
He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell.
“For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price]
“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8)
Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today!
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b)
Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour!
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28)
Your Story
What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son.
The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)
We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready?
“...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b)
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c)
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Suffering is a normal part of life, not a disorder. Amen!
She’s changed my life...she’s truly changed my life
Her wisdom astounds me
This interview was so much better than what I expected!
Our culture just wants to rush us through sadness and even depression. Then we feel worse for being sad or depressed! But yes, we need to deal with grief, spiritually, with spiritual principals and not try to wisk it away with "positive thinking." This business of just choosing to not be sad is crap. Honour those dark times...go through it. If it gets bad where you think you're going to hurt yourself or you can't function after a period of time, get help but it's OK and normal to be sad and depressed when you lose a loved one. There is no time limit and the stages of grief are not linear. They keep changing. Everyone's process is different.
I loved the prayer at the end.
I hope that everyone that comes here in search of answers to their grief, is comforted in their grief. Know you're not alone. I and all those that came here, came here for a reason. We're going to make it...one day at a time and sometimes one breath at a time. Be gentle with yourself show yourself compassion in your grief. I'm trying to practice it myself.
Peace.
Miss Enna .... One breath at a time :)
"That which is placed on the altar, will be altered. A prayer for a miracle is not a request for the situation to be different. But that we see it differently."
Thank you for pointing out these wise and healing words. I am putting them up on my wall.
Amen
What does it means pls?
Having experienced trauma, loss of a child, etc. I found this to be so excellent and healing! Listening to this felt so validating because I have been saying, "Why on earth do people have to "fix" grief?" Our culture is uncomfortable with death, especially a child dying and I love how she talks about "not looking". Look people look!
Thank you!
I am so sorry too!!
Oh Heidi. I am so SO incredibly sorry for your loss. Sending you much love.
🙏🏼💜
If you want true peace, you have to go to the giver of peace, Jesus Christ. Without Him you will never experience eternal peace. I am sharing my best friend's story with prayer that someone will find it.
Precious Memories-By Sonya Lakey
Family Story
Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day.
My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening.
That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of
a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are.
Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you.
His Story
Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23)
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12)
He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell.
“For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price]
“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8)
Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today!
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b)
Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour!
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28)
Your Story
What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son.
The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)
We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready?
“...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b)
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c)
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This woman is so advanced. She speaks truth. Bless you Marianne. Keep spreading light.
This interview with Marie Forleo and Marianne brought tears to my eyes. I am overcome by what she is saying. She puts to words this profound concept and lesson that is so important for our society to hear. For once, we are talking about sadness - we are honouring it and embracing it for the undeniable, enriching and crucial human experience that is so naturally ours. I am in awe - thank you, Marie, and thank you Marianne for your transformative work that is changing all our lives.
That was so amazing! Thank you to the interviewer for listening with so much presence and not once did she interrupt Marianne. Thank you Marianne for your courage and wisdom and your generosity to give us what you have. The prayer at the end had me in tears. Thanks for your blessing sisters.
True, Marie listened with so much presence and not once did she interrupt Marianne.!
I have lost my mother to suicide, my sister-in-law died in a house fire,
and my brother overdosed on Rx pills... My advice to all from dealing
with the tragedies in my own life is this:
Chin up! You can choose to allow the sadness to take over your life OR you
can choose to live life to the fullest, everyday! Have fun, smile, laugh
because the one thing that we will always take with us in the end it
the experiences we have shared in this life. The energy of 'love and life'
is eternal.
I choose life and I choose to smile and hopefully
make people laugh through my channel. Grief can not take over your
beautiful energy unless you allow it to. So don't ;)
If you're here then chances are that you are trying to fight the negative energy
and surpass the stages of grief with flying colors. I believe in you and
I know you can do it! Keep doing what ever it is that makes you smile
everyday!!
I love all of you
Anita Star
Thumbs up to your positivity!
wow thank you so true
Anita Star r
Awe♡🔥
Marie you are the best interviewer ever, you listen, you do not interrupt and make the right questions at the right time.
Dear Marie Forleo and Marianne Williamson! I appreciate that: "A collective cry for the healing of our hearts." I'm sorry about the tragedy in Orlando. My sincere feelings for the families of the victims. Sad..:( Thank you! BRZ/São Paulo State.
This is the most touching video that I have watched. I have been depressed for about 7 years and I have gone through a lot of moments where I feel sadness, lonely, and a lot of anger to the universe for making me experience all the painful moments that I have gone through in the past 7 years but this video definitely enlightened me. Thank you Marie and marianne williamson for making such an amazing video for the world to see and for making such a difference in the world. God bless you both!! Marie, I really enjoyed this video and I hope you make more videos that are related to spirituality.
Marianne Williamson is always amazing but I want to say excellent interview Marie - I love that you just let her talk - so many interviewers try to highjack the interview - and your questions were well thought out and relevant to what she was saying. Thank you!
Wow this is wonderful . I lost my mom 5 months ago and this was a great reminder to allow the feelings without judgement.
The biggest insight I took away from this conversation is that my depression is perhaps not clinical at all...I’m hyper aware of the world and her despair, I feel such a sense of loss for those who are living through war and discord, hunger and pain, illness and death
I feel I can make a difference, I don’t know when, I don’t know how, but I know deep down that destiny is pointing me in the direction of possibilities and causes much bigger than myself
Having lost my sister to an unexpected tragedy, and barely starting to overcome grief now after two years, I found this teaching as one of the most relevant, practical and important I have listened. When she was describing how we may feel sad as a result of what we see in the world, I got goosebums because I felt she was talking directly to me. Amazing. Thank you.
i just lost my father and that was really helpful to me. thank you
Janine Yang ht , same here
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Oh my goodness. That prayer brought me to tears also, Marie. All of your videos are amazing, but this made it to my favorites list. Thank you for all that you do and the wonderful guests you have on your show. Such a blessing to my soul.
'Don't help people to distract them from their pain.'
No words. Marianne, through Marie, has said them all in this profound discussion. Let this be our prayer, twin sister, thank you for inviting me to share this with you. In Jesus name, Amen. 💜
She is the epitome of TRUE empathy!!!
BEAUTIFUL!!! I needed this sooo much right now! We are truly blessed to have the technology to be able to listen and learn life experiences in many different aspects. Thank you so much for sharing!
The section about being there for someone who had a loss is so profound.
I get angry at funerals when people break down on family members instead of being there for them.
The ending prayer was, as always, amazingly humbling. Thank you!
Marianne Williamson is amazing---and so are you, Marie. You are one of the few interviewers who does not interrupt their guests, so we get teh full experience of what they have to bring us. Great video, thank you!
This is my favourite video you've ever done Marie perfect timing when there is so much pain and grief in the world. Marianne is a constant source of inspiration and shines the light to help us all. She will always be my favourite teacher XXX
As a Registered Nurse I so agree with Marianne.
Met her years ago. Wonderful WOMAN.
This conversation was so beautiful I watched it twice and I know I will probably come back to it again because I find it so comforting to simply hear that it is okay to be sad when things go wrong, when you have put in a lot of love and work into a project and it just didn't work..... Thank you Marie for always delivering such beautiful interviews and Marianne is a beautiful soul!!!!
I just want to give Marianne a big hug. Such a wonderful soul with the pen of God. Her books and prayers provide so much relief to so many and what an amazing trailblazing soul too. Big hugs to both of you! :)
I lost my Mom 8 years ago as a teenager and this was really powerful for me. People think that time makes it better but I still feel the loss, some days it's stronger than others. I really appreciate you all talking about it openly and how to heal. I think for me healing will be a life long journey...but I do feel better knowing that there is a way to do just that.
Nikki thank you for your comment. I hope you are doing well. 😊
Dear Nikki I am so sorry for your loss...sending you blessings and hugs. 🙏
Thank you for this conversation, which was heart-opening for me. I think the discomfort from negative feelings does come so often from feeling that we 'shouldn't' feel them and the struggle to get over something quickly or 'flatlining' as Marianne says. In the growing popularity of positive thinking philosophies, this is a timely reminder to respect and allow all feelings in our tender sensitivity as pointers and tools for growth and love.
One of the best books I have ever read in my life!
All is good... All is well... Thank you, God for your support, love and all is as it should.. Amen
My favorite interview hands down that you've done, Marie. I love how this relates to everything - grief, depression, and just overall sadness. She relates it to the spiritual aspect of pain as well as the medical. Love it!
I am moved to tears. Thank you Marie and Marianne!
Wow...the prayer is the most beautiful prayer I ever heard. Thank you!
I am so grateful that I had the chance to watch this interview. Everything Marianne Williamson said truly touched my heart.
My wife bought me the book "Tears to Triumph" for Christmas. I am super excited to start reading it right away.
Thank you, Marianne.
Thank you, Marie.
You two are Angels sent from God.
#WeAreOne
thank you marie,
I was told as a child that whatever I did was bad and not good enough, I was also verbally abused, like when I broke my leg it was my fault and I felt shame and terrible for being such a bad person , or when i broke something or did anything wrong , even when i expessed myself as i child ,
so i learned to suppress my emotions not to cry or tell people that I am not feeling well , and even now when something happens in my life I find it really hard to feel my emotions to grieve to express them to not feel bad about them , to not feel shame and terrible and also I find it hard to feel others emotions,
thank you from all my heart ❤ for this work may god bless you
I'm sorry to hear this happened to you.
I am trying myself to learn what else I can do with emotions rather than bury them under food & drugs. These are some of the things I have had said to me mostly during childhood. Quit feeling sorry for yourself, get over it, man up, quit wearing
your feelings on your elbows, you need to have thicker skin, ect.. I
believe this is one of the reasons ppl. are so unhappy. We have not been
allowed to process our feelings and heal from them because it was not
acceptable and considered a weakness rather than natural way of dealing
with life. So we bury those feeling under booze, drugs, food, gambling
and look what we have now. Im sure I have said some of these things to
my own children but its wrong none the less to invalidate any ones
feelings. Bless you love you are worthy.
+Carol Hall thank you for your words they mean a lot to me ❤ god bless you
Noora Salman
Your welcome. I too had many of the same issues as you mentioned. I wish you blessing and send U Love. I think I will buy her book. I read her book Illumanatti years ago. It was outstanding and read kind of like a love letter.
I also had a very similar upbringing and I’m still not sure how to grieve as I don’t have a support system and I have small children to care for, but I know if we keep surrounding ourselves with kind and compassionate mentors the answer will come. Keep looking. And I’d also like to add that as I’ve stopped using things to make myself feel better and run away from the pain, but taken steps to face it in a healthy way, a lot of opposition has come. Often times it gets worse before it gets better but that’s a good sign. Because if you face it you’ll be down with it for good. I think of it as having an old festering wound that needs to be cut open and cleaned out so it can truly heal. I hope you find the healing you need.
I lost my husband suddenly 4 mos ago. So much pain. Thank you.
I truly needed this.
My biggest insight was that only by truly feeling and moving through pain does it really end and transform back into hope and light.The was I will put this into action is by being more open to examining my grief and pain instead of pushing it back into a dark corner of my mind and thus begin the process of letting the whole experience of life, good and bad, help me become who I am meant to be.Thank you both for this beautiful message. Goddess Bless.
I love this. Sadness, depression and a sense of loss are part of a normal life.
Watch any sporting event and you will see a winner and a loser. The losing team feels that sense of loss and they either embrace it and learn from it, or they wallow in it and recede into the background of relevancy. Most western cultures frown upon sadness and grief and these feelings are made wrong.
In light of the recent terrorist attacks in Orlando and in Paris, France, we, as a culture get to support those who lost loved ones in theses senseless attacks. We get to lift them up with a collective consciousness that embraces sadness and pain as part of their support. Now is a time to be there for your friends and family, to lift them up by letting them feel the pain that they are going through.
Marie's work is brilliant, I too wish that I could listen to a podcast as I do not always have access to video.
Thank you.
Everything you discussed truly moved me and has really helped me to better deal with grief, both my own and that of others. And what a beautiful and powerful prayer! Thank you.
This was absolutely incredible! THANK YOU! Thank you for sharing your knowledge in such a beautiful way,
What a Beautiful Prayer, So powerful ! I am a Christian and although she doesn't quite state her teachings are Christian , they sure seem Christian to me and have much to do with the Bible and the teaching of Jesus Christ, and the parts of Jesus's word that people seem to miss and need to be reminded what Jesus is really trying to tell us. This is how I feel and I love listening to her and her Prayers!!
God this is so interesting. I am currently on anti-depressants and as you said I only got a paper to fill in and 5 minutes later I was prescribed several different medications. Something I talk to my doctor and my therapist about is just what you said about being sad for the world, even though you're not experiencing it first hand. I feel sad because of how we treat animals and the planet (I am vegan), about how the oceans will be destroyed in 2045 and we won't be able to live. I am sad about all the things I hear on the news and these things haunt me every minute of the day. Yet the doctors and therapists tell me that I have to let it go. That I have nothing to do with it. That that's somebody else's problems, not mine since I do what I can. Just take your meds and it will all be alright. But it won't be. I'm trying to protect my pack just like those monkeys. I realize that now. I have felt so lonely in this, so sad that my sadness is being brushed off, professionals saying I "should" not be sad about these things. But as you say I am just sensitive and loving, so, of course, these things hurts me. I am seriously thinking of going off my meds after watching this. I am allowed to feel the things I'm feeling and I should not be silenced by medications. I have to educate the world about the facts that haunt me, or we won't be able to exist at all. Thank you. And I'm sorry this was so lengthy. This was just totally life changing for me.
naturally_sofia of course, you are dear. It sounds like you might be an empath.
naturally_sofia I resonate with everything you have said here. If you do come off meds it has to be done very slowly under supervision or the side effects can be horrific. I've known ppl stop meds and end up in hospital with psychosis so please be careful. I'm on meds and want to reduce them but I've hit another low point so I'll see how I feel later this year. Re world suffering, you can only relieve suffering in your immediate vicinity, and ruminating about the horrors of the world causes illness. I've avoided news for 15 years and I used to work for BBC News24 in UK! Things still filter through which horrify me despite a news cull. I wish you well and hope you find some peace x
naturally_sofia oh I forgot, you may be a HSP like me and many others: Highly Sensitive Person. 10% of the population has extreme sensitivity to the world around them. There are books on HSP that I've found invaluable, a eureka moment - I'm not mad, just a HSP. Good luck x
Thank you for sharing naturally_sofia and thank you so much to puggilove for responding. I have never really looked into the possibility that I am a HSP, and when I saw your comment I started googling. I am pretty sure that I am now!! I feel like this the start of accepting myself more fully and developing strategies to help myself. AMAZING!
Hi, Sofia, everything you say resonates with me. We are quick to hide our feelings about society and the world we live in. I'm very sensitive and suffer so bad with depression and anxiety. The world is a scary place. We need to be open and do what we can and not be frightened to be who we are in essence. I've come of antidepressants. On them I still felt bad and it's hard everyday but I'm tired of pretending or trying to be someone I'm not. Your post helps me to know I'm not alone! I pray things will change sooner than later. Keep on fighting!! We will win in the end. Best wishes for your recovery!!
I am recently enjoying Marie's videos and catching up! I experienced a lot of big loss in 2016...decided was time for BIG change. Quit my job, packed up and moved to Hawaii for an open ended adventure for almost 4 months. What I returned with emotionally put me in a dark night of the soul for another time in my life. I wrote a book over 10 years and finally this year am going to be able to self publish but it is very similar to Marianne's interview and I resonate so deeply to my core with her work. So inspiring and confirming! Beautiful work...
Hawaii is so healing ... I miss dakine
The prayer made me cry! Thank you! I will pray with this every night.
Is it weird that I was teary eyed throughout the whole video?
That was profoundly beautiful! That prayer she read at the end had me in tears also. Thank you for this and for everything you do,You are a bright light on this planet. Xoxo
Wow. This video in itself is such a profound blessing, thank you both from the bottom of my heart. This is an answered prayer for me. I am amazed by both of you. Thank you for asking all these questions, Marie, and for shaping it into perfection. Thank you for answering all these Questions so beautifully. Thank you for living your purpose and saying what needs to be said. I am so grateful for this. Thank you for speaking up and taking it seriously as you both are truly helping me. You both are making a great contribution to my healing. Thank you and God bless you abundantly as you have blessed me in times of need. You both are such an inspiration. Thank you.
what an absolutely powerful talk. I need to watch this a couple of times, to let it sink in.
I have often been harsh with myself especially when I have been deeply sad. Like a part of me thought that was the ultimate undoing. When I needed to be gentle with myself the most I would instead alienate the person weeping in my head. Sadness is really OK. And every person has their own journey dealing with their pain.
Very powerful! I listened twice and afterwards I was moved to find a counselor who also practices in my Catholic faith. I found two strong candidates and already have one first appointment set up. I also purchased Marianne's book "A return to love". Thank you for opening this portal in my life. I was hungry and thirsting for this!
Thank you for the whole conversation with Marianne. I was brought to tears with the closing prayer as well because I really needed that... recently, I was rejected from a job that I had high hopes of getting... thank you! 💜
Marianne statement about grief and heartbreak really makes you understand why and how it creates changes and how to be able to make it into a transformative experience.
Wow! I happened upon this while feeling sad about my son's death a few months ago. There is so much truth and validity in the conversation it's impossible to choose "one thing" that spoke to my heart. I do know, thought, that my heart is feeling relief, and that I can continue my grief journey with better understanding and commitment to growth throughout the process. I hope that my journey can help me to help others. Thank you!
True hope can only be found in Jesus Christ. He loves you more than you could ever know. I pray my best friend's story will help you.
Precious Memories-By Sonya Lakey
Family Story
Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day.
My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening.
That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of
a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are.
Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you.
His Story
Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23)
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12)
He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell.
“For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price]
“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8)
Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today!
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b)
Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour!
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28)
Your Story
What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son.
The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)
We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready?
“...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b)
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c)
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what a beautiful way to close this powerful interview!!! beautiful prayer!
Marianne & Marie
I cannot quantify how much I was sledge-hammered by this conversation. At 21:58 I broke down. Completely.
A lifetime of being told that there IS something wrong with me (too sensitive, no resilience, clinically depressed, having 'Creative-Hopelessness') has beaten me down SO badly that I have been on anti-depressants for nearly two decades.
Although I know the physical/chemical/medical issues of CD only too well, I have always questioned why a seemingly intelligence and incredibly empathetic woman can't navigate Life . . . . without feeling depressed.
Now I know that to expect that I COULD navigate life without being depressed isn't the issue - it's acknowledging that I SHOULD be depressed/ in pain/hurting. It would be abnormal not to be.
I have worked SO HARD to educate and empower and arm myself, against my depression and have read and investigated and watched and immersed myself in so many forms of therapy, learning & knowledge about CD . . . . now I realise I need to accept it and build a Life that includes it.
Marie - thank you for all that you have given me over the years, but this particular MT episode has been so profound.
Marianne - thank you for being the voice and intelligence that my current society has been unable to give me. You have empowered a woman on the other side of the world!
deeply moving and beautiful and wise. both Marie and Marianne are superb
Thank you Marianne and Marie for your open and beautiful hearts 🍀❣️🍀Marianne thank you for helping me know it is through unity and sharing our pain we are given the light to move on 🌟😇🌟knowing we are all loved and supported in our time of need ❤️blessing 🌹
Watching again and I still have tears in my eyes... Allowing your grief really hit me... I'm definitely getting this book this time..!
Yes, pain, suffering and challenge lead to growth. The grief I experienced after losing my 6 week old baby has completely transformed all aspects of my life! I am stronger, wiser, more compassionate and far more intentional than ever before!
I need to watch this again! Tears were shed when truths hit home - which was the majority of the video. The prayer in the end - which I wholeheartedly participated on the spot, brought the "rain" as it helped me find closure with letting go and just letting God. I really need to watch this again to take it all in even more and will be downloading your books on Kindle. Thank you ladies for a great talk. Love & Light to you both. ❤😊
I love the Course of Miracles. My family are creating a foundation in my Mum's Memory so we can help plus support carers and families who are on the journey of what our family has gone through. I lost my elderly Mum to Dementia two weeks ago and my Dad to Stroke in 2012 and yes our family are grieving but we won't stay there. I choose to be happy and my Mum was a joyful and life and soul of the party and I know her wish was to grieve but she will also see to it that we are happy too from where she is. I loved that about her. As a Mental Health Nurse herself she knew that choosing to be happy boosts the immune system can extend life just by the way you feel. And if you are not coping to seek help and get counselling. I know that it works and has worked for me when I had depression where my Mum helped me through and discover my way back to the light. You really can't force people to deal with what they are doing the best they can at the time. If they want to do it on there own it needs to be be respected fully but keep a eye on them. I love the prayer which is beautiful at the end 💜
I have read some books of Marianne Williamson. She is an excellent Spiritual teacher through her work she shines her light so bright and beautifully. I love her work. She is truly a Legend. I hope i get to meet her one day! God bless Marianne :) x
The prayer was everything!
Wow what an amazing conversation and discussion. It is hard to pick one thing that resonated with me. But placing things in your mind on the alter, running through the storm and riding it with no shame in order to transform rather than running away from it, really stood out for me. Oh and the amazing pray at the end flowed through me and I teared with feeling the love of god. Thank you 🙏
Firstly I would say thank U so much Marie for bringing such a deeply experienced woman to my life. I am in the mood of my life is leading to nowhere. My dream is overseaing in the US and there are moments i am kinda stressful. People all say to me nicely "you are gonna make it" but my mom. She all the times wants me to have a life without stress and negative things. And from this video I have my own a lesson that i will try to give my mom what I am having not just arriving the US coz life is short, I agree. Once again, i cannot say thank U enough
I started listening to Marianne in the 90’s, when she wrote A return to Love. It just gets more and more logical as time goes on.❤️
So beautiful! This is such a powerful interview with powerful messages that have touched my heart and my soul. I deeply thank you for this! From now on, I will respect my own dark moments and know they are there to make me stronger and grow in compassion and love! God bless you both!
For me, I have learned the best cure, (with all due respect to other practices) is to stop feeding my pain body and to let go of anger I realize how much I love myself and so don't know why someone would hurt me.
Brillante Ambas ! Gracias por invitar a Marianne que es toda una inspiración
Wow I was really meant to listen to you both speak today, I have a beautiful friend who is deeply suffering and I sent this interview for her to listen to. I totally understand and hear what you are saying. Thankyou I look forward to listening again and implementing your advice.
As a person with a major psychiatric illness that has been a serious issue since childhood, I want to say, if you have Bipolar Disorder type 1 or Schizophrenia, psychiatric drugs are appropriate to treat delusions and hallucinations. She's talking about considering NOT medicating yourself if you're having normal human experiences. Normal human experience may not require meds.
Thank you for this wonderful display of empowered affection and true wisdom sharing. At 24, it is a transformative experience for me to see grown woman give and bless in such ways. I look at you both as mentors as I walk my divine path on Earth. BLESSINGS!!!!!!
Thank you so much Marie Forleo and Marianne Williamson for discussing this topic. It's so needed to dive into this conversation and there are very powerful highlights in this. I teach about spiritual experiences in the Maritimes in Canada and I deeply appreciate the value of hearing what has worked for someone else. When we all share and build on eachother's wisdom the level of healing and grace in the process becomes softer. Keep shining both of you. Love Danielle d'Entremont the Maritime Medium.
True hope can only be found in Jesus Christ. He loves you more than you could ever know. I pray my best friend's story will help you.
Precious Memories-By Sonya Lakey
Family Story
Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day.
My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening.
That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of
a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are.
Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you.
His Story
Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God.
“For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23)
“Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12)
He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell.
“For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price]
“But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8)
Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today!
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him.
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b)
Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour!
“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28)
Your Story
What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son.
The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven.
“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6)
We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready?
“...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b)
“For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13)
“(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c)
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This testimony has been made into a tract form as well, so if you or your church are interested in having them to pass out, please go to libertyfaith.net and you will find the contact info there. God bless!
Tribute to Ethan Lakey
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Thank you, the thought that my father is still with me even though he's passed, is very deep.
So beautiful
The timing...
Great confirmation that I’m dealing w loss with a healthy prospective. I Focus on the new relationships I have w my family who have crossed. Thank you
THANK YOU MARIE AND MARIANNE!!!!! AMAZING WORK❤️👍👏
Gosh that prayer made me cry! I didn't know I needed it so much! Thank you!
perfect timing to watch this after what we have suffered in Orlando this past week. So many wonderful words and insights!!
Thank you for this meaningful interview. I so love Marianne Williamson. My biggest take-away with her work is "Who you are is Love" - I try to remember this.
I so enjoyed this it was just perfect!!!! Thank-you!!!
She really tells it like it is! Love it
I wish I could put into words how this made me feel....she is powerful and I am so glad you had her on your show. You really are incredible Marie! Thank you for bringing so much good to others!!!! Kerri a Bstudent :)
100% agree. There is depression that is caused from a chemical imbalance and there is depression that is caused from circumstances beyond our control and medication isn't necessarily the answer.
Sensitivity has been seen as a curse but I like that she reframed it as compassionate awareness of suffering.
I am speechless. Thank you for this contribution.
Coming off the weekend on what would have been my Mom's 62nd birthday this totally hits home.
...life is suffering, and things of this world can only bring temporary happiness.
To me this is even more reason to follow my creative path, it feeds my spirit making me bright with joy that is deep and true.
My favorite part: They are still broadcasting... our frequency just can't pick it up
First I wasn't going to watch this because I don't feel depress or sad, but I watched it anyway and I'm glad I did! What really touched me is when she talked about her sister. I have one person that want to see so bad, so scared because of the fear what might happen since we haven't talked for almost a year. But life is way too short. Thank you!
just found this, how many years later, and wow profound, sounds like a piece I wrote on my experience, thank you for wisdom that is understandable, need to look up more on Marianne!
Amazing interview. Really really good. Thank you both so much!
Marianne is always so clear and loving, i love the prayer, thank you Marie for inviting her. Marion-Catherine, your french friend
Thank you , Marianne for the beautiful prayer! And Thank you Marie for sharing this beautiful woman with us.
The most beautiful, helpful and touching interview i have ever heard! so needed! And it came up to the absoute right time for me and for many others
Amazing, incredible, so beyond grateful Thank You!