I was honored to participate in a focus group in 2019 for this book. I read much of the material in process and if you have ever struggled with forgiveness of any kind - hurt from marriage, physical or emotional abuse, lies, family members other than spouses, other "church" folks, any kind of hurt at all. This book will help you work through that hurt so you can heal and have JOY again. God wants us to live joyful lives and you can, it is possible.

Thank you Lisa, I know that this is not how you expected your life to be but God has used you for a greater purpose. Your words and your pain spoke deeply to me and helped me see how wrong I've been. I feel like a whole new person and I am praying more than I ever have and feel closer to God than I thought wasnt possible and its only the beginning. I hope someday we run into each other so I can just give you a big hug and thank you in person. you are an amazing woman and I can see just how special you are to God. thank you and may peace always be with you.

I m leading a group of ladies with this right now and we all agree it s her best so far of the ones we ve done by her. A lot of truth from her life and alot of scripture. I dont think she means for this to take the place of any serious counseling someone may need but a great beginning. You ll want to take your time with this book and the study guide. Forgiveness is definitely only just the beginning of dealing with deep pain...

I have read many of Lysa Terkeurst' books and I love her style of writing, transparency, and authentic understanding for her readers. Lysa's message on Forgiveness is biblical. The act of forgiveness is a command. During a recovery program at our church called Regeneration, this concept was taught and learned, and Lysa's book completely lines up with that program, and scripture. The freedom that comes when you understand the art of Forgiveness, freeing yourself from the bondage of someone else's sin or harms done to you, is when you will truly find Joy and Peace, that can only come from Christ. I highly recommend this book to anyone, whether you have dealt with adultery, abuse, harms against you in any format, or just have a hard time forgiving small day to day areas, this book is for you. Peace comes when we release our burdens to God. He redeems it all. And He provides us with His love, peace, security, and hope!

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This book is very well written and very thought provoking, as are all Lisa's books. Can be life changing for those of us who have been hurt and are still living with the effects.