Forgiving Her Father's Killer - Shelby's Story
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.ย. 2024
- In an instant Shelby’s life was shattered, when her father was shot and killed on December 3, 2021. Her father was her rock; the person that lead her to Jesus, encouraged her, and was always there for her. Days leading up to her father’s funeral, she had a moment where she knew that she had to pick bitterness or forgiveness towards the man who killed her father. On the porch of her house, as tears streamed down her face, she had a moment with Jesus that changed her life. She had a vision where she saw Jesus on the cross, in pain, dying for her and for the man that shot her father. In that moment, she decided to forgive the man who killed her father and share Jesus with Him. She realized that, to say that Jesus can’t forgive someone, would mean that you are telling God that He is incapable of something, and that’s not true. Emotion-filled, she spoke at her fathers funeral, to share about her dad and the forgiveness of Jesus. Soon a video of her speech went viral across the world. She then came to speak to 300 inmates inside of a God Behind Bars prison, and shared about the forgiveness they have in Christ. Leading 28 inmates to Jesus. One of the most powerful statements she said was, “Standing in the place of your victims. I, Shelby Houston, want to say that I forgive you. I forgive you. But I want to tell you about an even greater forgiveness, and that’s the forgiveness of Jesus Christ.”
We are all forgiven. We are all made new. We all get to take part in the greatest love of all, Jesus.
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I watch and share a lot of testimonials from our brothers and sisters in Christ, but sometimes I run across a testimonial that is so anointed by the Holy Spirit it moves me to tears. This testimonial did just that. So absolutely beautiful in presenting The Gospel message through the lose and grief of a true believer who chooses to forgive - then preaches - forgiveness to others. So powerful. Keep up the good work little sister.
In tears myself...got to get ahold of myself 🙏😂😭😭😭😭
Absolutely in tears over here as well after watching and listening to this.
You are the definition of why Jesus gave His life 🥹😭 Love covers a multitude of sins. What an inspiration you are Shelby. I pray you and your family heal.
Just applied for a volunteer role at my countries prison ministry this sister of God has inspired me.
IN MIGHTY JESUS NAME❤
The eye has not seen nor the ear heard and neither has entered into the hearts of men the things God has prepared for those who Love Him. 1 Corinthians 2:9
Shelby’s testimony touched my heart the very first time I saw her speaking at her father’s funeral & saying she had forgiven the man who killed him. I believe I saw it on a social media platform a few years ago. In that moment I knew this is the level of forgiveness the LORD wants each of His children to get to. True forgiveness. True love and compassion for people’s souls. This video made me cry and smile all at the same time. It’s beautiful to see Shelby using a personal tragedy to reach a people that need to know the LOVE of Jesus, The Christ…our beautiful Savior. Thank you for sharing! ✨🙏
Precious girl! HalleluYAH for your example as a Woman of Christ. Forgiveness!!!
Young lady, your dad is a special man, and I thank him for his service. @ you, you have an amazing heart. Based on how you described your Dad, I can see a lot of him in you.
I’m sorry for your LOSS. Your testimony has brought me to my knees with tears being shed as I type.
But at the same time TRULY inspirational on how you’ve handled and are handling the situation. May Bless you and comfort you.
Thank you for sharing! You are such a strong woman, GOD has so much in store for your life. Your daddy is so proud. My Husband Thomas Redifer used to work with your dad... he wears a bracelet in remembrance he talks so much about how incredible of a man your dad was. Warrior for God. It was for something never forget that.
Cried so much through this. God is so good. Your dad was such a beautiful child of God who's death brought not only his daughter and family into a beautiful ministry but many others to Christ
Beautiful Shelby. I have a feeling we’ll get to follow your story for a very very long time. Bless your dad’s heart for God and that he passed that on to you and bless your dedication to Jesus through your fathers life. Bless your mamas heart and your sisters incredible art. I don’t know about your brother yet and where God will take him but I can’t wait to see.
Love always, Nurse Spence
I am grateful to Abba for having this video come onto my TH-cam feed. To be reminded that He forgives us all and know that evil exists but that Jesus is greater. I hold onto this precious news that Jesus did overcome death, that He did overcome death for me. I love you so much Jesus. Thank you for sharing this video brothers and sisters.
Sister Shelby thank you and brother Houston, thank you for sharing your faith in Jesus.
I am encouraged, thank you
I love my father God and His perfect son Jesus, but I don't have words in my hearth for this brave lady but I'll say thank You Jesus.
Her heart is so pure.i cried😢
So beautiful..thank you Jesus, all Glory belongs to you
God bless you, Shelby. What a awesome man, your dad was.❤
IS 😉🙌🏼✝️🌅 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies! John 11:25
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This brought tears to my eyes ..Thank you Jesus
mhh true meaning of being a doer of the word not just a theory we talk about. God truly bless you for this testimony l have been encouraged.
This is making me cry as I write this. Love this testimony!
❤forgiveness is what Jesus does for everyone❤ 😊
The anointing of the Holy Spirit was upon him (her dad). That's the courage and joy we must all have to share the love of Jesus.
As a father myself , nothing would make me more proud of my children than the way you have done.
Yes her dad IS a special man. “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies.” We are all almost home. ✝️🌅❤️😊🙌🏼John 11:25
This is the love of Jesus in action. God bless her.
Shelby’s testimony is amazing. You’ve completely changed my view on forgiveness, I’ve felt a lot of disdain and anger to someone who hurt me in the past and I felt I could never forgive them, but after hearing Shelby’s testimony I realise just how much freedom there is in forgiveness for me to too. This has challenged me in a really awesome way, and makes me realise that although I’ve walked the Christian path since birth like Shelby and grown up in churches and believe wholeheartedly in God I still have so so much to learn, and that’s what I love about faith, is that it is humbling and beautiful and teaches us how to be better every single day. Thank you for sharing your story Shelby ❤
Thank you for sharing this incredible testimony!! I'm balling but happy because you sweetheart are an inspiration, a true reflection of Jesus 😭🙌🏼📖🙏🏼
Shelby!!! Wow!!!! What a powerful story!! I would love to follow in your footsteps and help more and more in prisons in helping them find God and love and self worth!! I love God Behind bars!
What a beautiful testimony. God bless u sister 😢❤❤❤
Domestic disputes are so dangerous for Officers to go to ! 💔💙 Prayers to Law Enforcement 💙
Amen, young lady!! Your father is looking down at you with the biggest smile on his face. I'm not god, but I believe god has said well done. 🙏
Greetings from Florida 🐬 Thank You ✨ for Sharing 💕
Your Dad ✨ has Gone to Glory 🌈 and R.I.P 🕊 You've truly turned Pains 😢 into Purpose 👑 HalleluYAH 👐 HalleluYAH
Praises 🔥 to Our God 🔥
What a strong and remarkable young Lady. Your Father would be so proud of you. God is so good. God Bless You 🙏
Apparently, I've been living under a fucking rock! A murderer and rapist of someone's parent or child can be forgiven and possibly redeemed, but Gen Z collectively can be actively bashed because a few rotten apples don't want to go to a trade school or mow the lawn?! THE FUCKING DOUBLE STANDARDS!!! Shelby's such a witch!
Couldn’t stop crying Shelby for the love you have for Jesus and I really want to shine for Jesus like you .
Im so sorry you lost your dad! My heart goes out to you and your family! Im amazed you were able to forgive the person who did that. I don’t know that I’d be able to forgive the person who caused so much pain.
She can forgive because she has been transformed by the Lord. That is the power of Jesus.
Without Jesus there's no way in her own strength she could forgive. He does the impossible as you're witnessing here.
God is a God of love forgiveness 🙏❤️
Young Woman of God, as a elder Saint, I am so proud of you. I am crying as this video culminates. May you be strengthen in your inner man. Edithk
I thought that making our parents proud was only when we become successful and get recognised by our society but now iv realised that the proudest moment for a father is when his son/daughter comes to christ and lives a life in a way Jesus wants us to.
You are beautiful young lady. You gave me so much today
You are such an inspiration. This must have been so hard, but what you said brings glory to our Lord's name.
How wonderful that your Dad brought you to Jesus with which he gave you the ability to forgive the man who shot your Dad and, at the same time, inspired you to share the Gospel and bring others to Jesus.
Only with His love and grace this is possible.
Hate and revenge leads to a vicious cycle.
With love, we can help people to get to know Jesus.
Your Dad must have been a great man. He must be so proud of you.
Thanks for sharing this, Shelby! ❤
God bless!
God bless you! I have been wanting to get into prison ministry myself. Not because of anything like your story but because I am almost 6 years clean from opiates and I want to share with these men and women that no matter what they've done in the past, your past does not define you. Jesus died on the cross for me and for all of them and I can relate to addiction and what it does to the addicted person as well as their families! Praise God I am clean and sober! Only by His Grace and Mercy! Thank you Almighty God!
God has won there the devil lost there Amen praise to be God's holy name🙏
This is such a powerful ministry. God bless you for choosing forgiveness.
I’m so happy pp
may you touch more lives thru our Lord Jesus Christ❤
The blessings of the lord is rich and it added no sorry.
God bless you .
It's amazing what the power of God can do.
Only you Jesus ❤️
I am so thanks full to hear her story. The story is very touching and i am crying will she is talking. Nevertheless I learn what mean to be Christian. Young girle may the Lord bless your mind with heavenly wisdom
thank you for your story shelby. this was very heart warming. bawled my eyes out on this one. God bless you and your family
I cried so many times watching this. So powerful and sweet I pray that you continue doing what you’re doing this is something special 🙏God bless you.
She has shown the true image of Jesus and the true love that can only come from God may God bless her and keep her may his love shine upon her for the rest of her life and she will see her dad again.
May God bless your soul!!!Seeing this now and I am assured that your dad is truly proud of who he raised you to be. The light he kindled in your hurt is burning so bright.Praise our Almighty God. #Lead by love.
Love❤ Joy from 🇰🇪.
Forgiveness is one of the greatest attributes of love. And God is love 😊
Wow! Just came across this and am moved to tears. A stunning testimony of the power and love of God! Praise the Lord. This video deserves far more views.
😭😭😭😭 All I can do is cry at this....all i can do is cry , words fail me....
God is so awesome ....
What a heart! Lord, thanks for men who are truly your servant even in service. God bless you as a great daughter you have been. Oh, I cried😭!
Wow!!!
That's was so convicting. May God keep blessing and prospering Shelby in Jesus name Amen
Wauw, this is touching my heart so deep, it makes me cry😢, what a love!! So special!!!❤❤❤ The love from Yeshua thru you!!
Wow!! Jesus is very proud of you!
God is using your mouth, hands & feet to share the message of Jesus! Thank you for sharing your testimony!
What a testimony 🥹 Thank you for sharing! ❤️
We are ALL sinners & we need the forgiveness of CHRIST. Blessings upon every one of these men who accepted CHRIST as their personal LORD & SAVIOR. Thank you for the ministry behind bars.
I believe your father's in heaven now my " dearest child of God..." 😃🙏🥰🙏😃👍
Praise God for you Amen Hallelujah beautiful testimony
I am praying and want to be part of your mission!!
This mission is full of Hope.
Bless you GBB Team
God is miracle and almighty he knows what he's doing 🙏 for in Jesus name I'll praise him forever ♾️
Thanks for sharing this story; Glory to our Heavenly Father! 🙏🏽❤️😇
Oh my! You are amazing Shelby! You, Ciara, Russell, and God Behind Bars are doing great work! Soldiers for the Lord! 🙏🏽♥️✨
HALLELUJAH 😭🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️
The beauty of the Blood!
Thank you Jesus ❤️
WOW WOW WOW , HALLELUJAH ‼️ so so powerful 😭🥹 glory to God , Thank you Jesus for your forgiving power working through us , we love you Lord 🙌🏽✝️📖
Love your testimony shelby , wow , God bless you sis 🙏🏽.
You were sent to do the Holy Spirit work in prison!! BLESSINGS! One life lost, many souls save!! Oh Wow!! Praise the Lord!!
So sorry for your loss u are a strong woman praying for ur family
I cried so much watching this video.
Thank you truly!
I learnt so much for my own life.
You are truly a beautiful person
You have opened my eyes to my sense of lack of forgiveness for smaller problems I faced with persons at home.
Thank you with all my heart! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Mercy and love is the only way to heal those who hurt others. They need more love than anybody else in this whole world.
Thank you truly.
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The officer was Sergeant Richard Lee Houston II, a 21 year veteran of the Mesquite, Texas PD. The assailant is serving a life sentence without possibility of parole.
That is awesome, that is so powerful ... to forgive the murder of one's father is only possible by the love of JESUS and what he did for us on the cross.
Thank you so much for sharing.
God bless you and my many prisoners become redeemed and a follower of Christ by your ministry.
God bless you sooooo much!
His time given by God has been beautifully done by raising you in godly fear. So God took him as He know you will continue the work for His kingdom .
what an incredibly moving story! Shelby, thank you for sharing, thank you for your faith. Your dad would be so proud! I cried through this whole thing.Jesus is SO good
📣 Hallelujah! All honor and glory to the Lord Jesus! 💜✝️ You will see your dad again💯☀️
God bless you! Praying your story touches all that listen to it.
Such a powerful testimony 😭❤
Such a beautiful daughter - the inner radiance of GOD's beauty - just flows out from deep within her. LOVE always wins in the end. Like her dad, she's an inspiration to all of us. Forgive & love - not easy every time - but it's JESUS' command to us all.
Very Inspiring❤❤❤!!!
What a beautiful and pure soul 🥹❤️🙏🏾
❤❤❤❤❤ from Penang Malaysia Shalom Thanksgiving always 😊❤
Shelby is amazing! I would love to see more of her words of wisdom behind bars ❤️
This brought tears to my eyes 😢
May you be blessed and may your fathers soul Rip
She's beautiful both inside and out. Thank you for healing her heart Lord 🙏
Beautiful!!
Her grace in this moment, for such a young girl. Your father is proud of you always. ❤
Bless your heart. I know God is the only one that can lead us to forgiveness.
My niece was murdered minutes after midnight New Year’s Eve 2024. I spent part of the day angry but by the time I went to bed that night I knew I needed to pray for this man’s soul. And you’re so right he needs to pay for what he did. But he could have more freedom behind those bars than he did outside them. True freedom is from the Lord.
Shelby's testimony is so inspiring, I remember seeing your tribute to your dad at the funeral on the social media...I was blown away, I'm even more inspired seeing your full story now and how God is using you to minister in the prison, wow.
I thank God for you and your family for standing firm on the truth and to forgive your dad's killer 🙏🏼 you have impacted and touched many lives with your story above all so many lost souls coming to God's kingdom.
Maybe God continues to protect and guide you as you being a witness to Him🙏🏼
God bless you sister. You melted my heart. And the Holy Spirit speaks through you, all the way to Melbourne Australia to a man who needed what you said.❤
Saw this sweet young lady's speech at her daddy's funeral and it made me cry❤ its so beautiful to see her have the opportunity to speak to those in prison ❤❤
God Bless you Shelby
Thank you God 🤗
I cried too many times watching this testimony. This is just an amazing testimony. Your father has definitely planted a seed and its flourishing. May God bless your ministry. I will be praying for you and all those behind bars too. I just stumbled on this video and straight away going to subscribe so i can binge watch the videos!! Thank you for a powerful testimony!❤
Kim, God sees you. He saw all of it. He doesn't sat it's okay. He says without him, people are evil. You're loved..
Keep walking with the lord for the rest of your days and you will see your dad again. For all eternity you will be with him
Oh my God , what a blessed heart u have my sister ❤❤❤ thank u för sharing ur testimony ❤❤