Matthew West - Forgiveness (Live)

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  • Official live video for “Forgiveness” by Matthew West
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    Music video by Matthew West performing Forgiveness. (C) 2013 Sparrow Records

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  • @waltermolina6605
    @waltermolina6605 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Mathew West. God Bless.

  • @ghardym
    @ghardym 9 ปีที่แล้ว +41

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

  • @opalvartanian4924
    @opalvartanian4924 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Help Lord to learn to forgive.

  • @TheRealGabriela.
    @TheRealGabriela. 10 ปีที่แล้ว +38

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

  • @AndiSchneider
    @AndiSchneider 9 ปีที่แล้ว +147

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

    • @lisahaderly6316
      @lisahaderly6316 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @jamiehoekstra11677
      @jamiehoekstra11677 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @lisahaderly6316
      @lisahaderly6316 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @jamiehoekstra11677
      @jamiehoekstra11677 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lisa Haderly Amen!

    • @lisahaderly6316
      @lisahaderly6316 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @josiewelsy1
    @josiewelsy1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +97

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

    • @avascott-elliott893
      @avascott-elliott893 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @lindaorourke9215
      @lindaorourke9215 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      AMEN!!!!! Praise God

    • @theincompleteskeptic8079
      @theincompleteskeptic8079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @BlueFlyer83
    @BlueFlyer83 9 ปีที่แล้ว +32

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

  • @marypopa8937
    @marypopa8937 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤😂God bless you all 🎉

  • @kilroy5422
    @kilroy5422 10 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    That's Jesus right there :-)

    • @Jatt68
      @Jatt68 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Amen.

  • @savannahspuppyplanet5545
    @savannahspuppyplanet5545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @monicagarcia5711
    @monicagarcia5711 8 ปีที่แล้ว +114

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

    • @eddiegraves4938
      @eddiegraves4938 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @angzhamz5053
      @angzhamz5053 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @jerrycreasser3754
      @jerrycreasser3754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @joncal4713
      @joncal4713 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @alethiablanchard
      @alethiablanchard ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Praying

  • @madonnaalsayaf1706
    @madonnaalsayaf1706 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ChrisGunn2015
    @ChrisGunn2015 8 ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

  • @sarisdot3319
    @sarisdot3319 10 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

  • @anallyzagal3731
    @anallyzagal3731 10 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

  • @MiTreasureHunter
    @MiTreasureHunter 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

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

  • @katelynhall397
    @katelynhall397 10 ปีที่แล้ว +70

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

    • @sk8rchick176
      @sk8rchick176 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      God Bless love :)

    • @zirkroarty7652
      @zirkroarty7652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank You Jesus!!!

    • @patrickglodoski5682
      @patrickglodoski5682 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @theincompleteskeptic8079
      @theincompleteskeptic8079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ireneszymczak8261
    @ireneszymczak8261 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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

  • @galatians515
    @galatians515 10 ปีที่แล้ว +96

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

    • @donnalandess2329
      @donnalandess2329 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ATV Marine

    • @worlddestiny3204
      @worlddestiny3204 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @worlddestiny3204
      @worlddestiny3204 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @lifeisreal11
      @lifeisreal11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This song saved me

    • @romans9159
      @romans9159 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @3535tami
    @3535tami 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Forgiveness equals freedom!!! Amen!!

  • @madonnaalsayaf1706
    @madonnaalsayaf1706 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jameskerrycox656
    @jameskerrycox656 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @KahikinaOhana
    @KahikinaOhana 9 ปีที่แล้ว +38

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

  • @michelleobonkerz4080
    @michelleobonkerz4080 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @savannahspuppyplanet5545
    @savannahspuppyplanet5545 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @Randy302006
    @Randy302006 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @chrisdewey4297
    @chrisdewey4297 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @ShelleySchoenrock
    @ShelleySchoenrock 10 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @TheRebecca103
    @TheRebecca103 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @jellotheofficial3019
    @jellotheofficial3019 8 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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

  • @jessyhuang7463
    @jessyhuang7463 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Amazing. Really God You're amazing. Hallelujah.

  • @jesusislord3661
    @jesusislord3661 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @brendapadro8432
    @brendapadro8432 10 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Lord help us to forgive that we may be free.

  • @debrarosenblum9055
    @debrarosenblum9055 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @kelseyhill186
    @kelseyhill186 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Longing-for-home
    @Longing-for-home 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @checkerzzzgaminghi6523
    @checkerzzzgaminghi6523 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @vidrowu
    @vidrowu 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @patmelton43
    @patmelton43 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @willtrekkie
    @willtrekkie 10 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

    • @willtrekkie
      @willtrekkie 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @kad3e3
      @kad3e3 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      William Powell never say god bless

    • @willtrekkie
      @willtrekkie 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mean it though.

    • @lynxhart101
      @lynxhart101 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kade Campbell Why not?

    • @kad3e3
      @kad3e3 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      its really rude

  • @luisiii1333
    @luisiii1333 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @irenechavez3455
    @irenechavez3455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @MikeBiddle
    @MikeBiddle 8 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Wow Powerful! Only possible with Jesus.

    • @thiagodrcampbell
      @thiagodrcampbell 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mike Biddle absolutely. It’s humanly impossible. Powerful!!

    • @worlddestiny3204
      @worlddestiny3204 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mike Biddle. True . the other day I said sorry to my older sister becuase she kicked my ass . I remember . MY GREAT Almighty spegheti monster santa saved my life that day . SPegheti bless the spegheti monster .mwah

    • @eddiegraves4938
      @eddiegraves4938 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amen! Only with Jesus!

  • @charlynmondejar5364
    @charlynmondejar5364 8 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I'm always in tears when listening this song

  • @paulgibson4908
    @paulgibson4908 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will forgive the people who hurt me

  • @organicgardenmamavictoriab2768
    @organicgardenmamavictoriab2768 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    May many come to Yeshua for the forgivness of sins.

  • @cyetboy
    @cyetboy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +28

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

    • @mouse2427
      @mouse2427 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Donna Smith AMEN

    • @aliciastanul7072
      @aliciastanul7072 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @marianamarino126
      @marianamarino126 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @mandyb.3871
      @mandyb.3871 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @Mr124122
      @Mr124122 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @jenniferlynn3299
    @jenniferlynn3299 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @bethjones7598
    @bethjones7598 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This message is so so powerful!!!!

  • @lindseyrobertson8991
    @lindseyrobertson8991 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is truly an incredible song!

  • @jonslimick451
    @jonslimick451 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @jacktruxal2601
    @jacktruxal2601 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    God is great

  • @jvcardesign
    @jvcardesign 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @madonnaalsayaf1706
    @madonnaalsayaf1706 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU FOR THIS BE BLESSED

  • @debrarosenblum9055
    @debrarosenblum9055 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amen---❣️❣️❣️
    Awesome testimony ❣️❣️❣️.
    Your Story, God's Glory ❣️❣️❣️🕊️🕊️🕊️❣️❣️❣️
    AMEN❣️❣️❣️🕊️🕊️🕊️❣️❣️❣️

  • @inspirameleoanny
    @inspirameleoanny 10 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @earnestinen.maxwell7151
    @earnestinen.maxwell7151 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @Arcy2Unyk
    @Arcy2Unyk 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @TomasTorres-u7h
    @TomasTorres-u7h 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yahuah is good!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @lindahudson2724
    @lindahudson2724 8 ปีที่แล้ว +48

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

    • @worlddestiny3204
      @worlddestiny3204 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @sunshinerainbowsnursery3500
      @sunshinerainbowsnursery3500 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @benedekvarga5778
      @benedekvarga5778 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mikidreams7775
    @mikidreams7775 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    god bless you both

  • @avonnesieracki8980
    @avonnesieracki8980 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @its_shrimp_.4954
    @its_shrimp_.4954 9 ปีที่แล้ว +27

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

  • @reneeswackhamer6234
    @reneeswackhamer6234 11 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ccamarilla
    @ccamarilla 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @albertamariepenney
    @albertamariepenney ปีที่แล้ว

    Her testimony is a sample of how we each are to forgive anyone who has done you any injustice...let alone me. It's that personal. ✝️

  • @lisaolivia9184
    @lisaolivia9184 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

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

    • @brendagriffith5472
      @brendagriffith5472 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @theincompleteskeptic8079
      @theincompleteskeptic8079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @dropthebeat7
    @dropthebeat7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song should heard every day by EVERYONE.

  • @checkerzzzgaminghi6523
    @checkerzzzgaminghi6523 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @reneeswackhamer6234
    @reneeswackhamer6234 11 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @aura3794
    @aura3794 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jeanyanipanman1888
    @jeanyanipanman1888 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rest In Peace..... Still in Heaven... with many Angeles 💐🌹💐🌹💐🌹💐🌹💐🌹💐🌹💐🌹💐🌹💐🌹💐

  • @cbaz68
    @cbaz68 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow what a light for Jesus

  • @GamechangerEduservices23
    @GamechangerEduservices23 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @johnmarn7582
    @johnmarn7582 11 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @DaniellaEsther
    @DaniellaEsther 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Powerful song and awesome testimony!!

  • @Hunnybees1966
    @Hunnybees1966 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @jschalmers3636
    @jschalmers3636 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What Jesus can do to change a heart

  • @theincompleteskeptic8079
    @theincompleteskeptic8079 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @williamdrew7031
    @williamdrew7031 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @aguadezy1827
    @aguadezy1827 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    GOD IS NOT DEAD

  • @stevenmoroz9490
    @stevenmoroz9490 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @bryanpratt5850
    @bryanpratt5850 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Follow Jesus and forgive all, even yourself.

  • @gernotstammler
    @gernotstammler ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @4545mar
    @4545mar 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ForGIVEness
    Give Mercy
    Give compassion
    Give Love

  • @jacquelinethomas-rome6842
    @jacquelinethomas-rome6842 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @jbontra2
    @jbontra2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Cooper1575
    @Cooper1575 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @sofi1672
    @sofi1672 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Forgiveness is the only way Jesus will be able to forgive us. May God continue to use Matthew West. Amen 🙏🏽

  • @rebeccastinchcomb6449
    @rebeccastinchcomb6449 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @Rosie-ud7ul
    @Rosie-ud7ul 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    On my own I could not do this. But I can do all things though Christ Who strengthens me. Praise God.

  • @sammy_116
    @sammy_116 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @thecrewthecrew2894
      @thecrewthecrew2894 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      The dead can forgive

    • @sammy_116
      @sammy_116 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @andygilbert8219
      @andygilbert8219 8 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @truthforbearer1313
      @truthforbearer1313 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @trudyhopkins4049
    @trudyhopkins4049 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Drusymom
    @Drusymom 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a powerful song.

  • @jimhoover9819
    @jimhoover9819 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @angzhamz5053
    @angzhamz5053 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    365 everyday. All the time. Upon everyone. Even myself. A gift from God. Jesus forgave us. No one is without sin. Believe it or not. No more scapegoat, no more burnt offerings. Jesus paid the price. We are the righteous ness of God through Christ Jesus. Hallelujah.

  • @xin-xinmah8517
    @xin-xinmah8517 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Praise God for you. God bless.

  • @gracieteater4968
    @gracieteater4968 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @rossboyd2272
    @rossboyd2272 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @visionprovider-bk7ip
    @visionprovider-bk7ip 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it takes everything to forgive