Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Forgiving What You Can't Forget and more...

Forgiveness was one of the last topics Lysa TerKeurst ever wanted to write a book on. But in this episode, she shares how her view of forgiveness changed as she walked through the devastating and earth shattering experience of her husband's betrayal, ...
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Forgiving What You Can’t Forget

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Forgiveness was one of the last topics Lysa TerKeurst ever wanted to write a book on. But in this episode, she shares how her view of forgiveness changed as she walked through the devastating and earth shattering experience of her husband’s betrayal, unfaithfulness, and addiction.

The pain was so terrible it would literally stop her in her tracks no matter where she was, unable to move — including in the middle of Target or in the produce section of the grocery store.

In this episode, Lysa shares very vulnerably what it was like to walk through that heartbreaking experience, how it changed her view and understanding of forgiveness, and the steps she took to find healing.

What do you do if the pain feels too intense to forgive? Is it possible to forgive even if the other person won’t change? And what should you do if you are in a situation where you keep getting hurt over and over again?

Lysa shares the answers to those questions and many more in this can’t-miss episode. I believe this is one of the most important episodes I’ve ever recorded; please don’t miss it. And if your heart is especially hurting right now, I think her words will be a balm to your wounded soul.

Also, please go get a copy of Forgiving What You Can’t Forget.

 

In This Episode: 

[01:30] Lysa shares a peek into her family and ministry.

[03:43] Why Lysa didn’t want to write this book.

[07:18] What caused her extreme sadness, anger, and feelings of resistance to forgiveness.

[09:24] Learn what her therapist did to help her reach a point that she could forgive.

[13:01] Why forgiveness is a gift that you can receive for yourself.

[14:56] What happens when you stuff pain down and refuse to acknowledge it.

[17:22] Lysa’s first memories of forgiveness.

[20:00] What did she do after acknowledging her pain?

[26:13] Lysa’s advice for the woman who is living in their pain.

[29:29] It doesn’t make you an unforgiving person to draw boundaries.

[30:43] Where she is now after writing this book.

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Gretchen’s $83 Grocery Shopping Trip and Weekly Menu Plan for 5

Aldi

2 bags Navel Oranges – $2.29 each

1 Orange Juice – $1.89

1 loaf Bread – $0.55

1 pkg English Muffins – $1.15

1 carton Vanilla Ice Cream – $1.89

1 bag Frozen Blueberries – $1.79

1 Cottage Cheese – $1.59

1 bag Frozen Chicken Breasts – $5.59

1 MooTubes – $1.55

1 bag Frozen Corn – $0.75

2 dozen Eggs – $1.07 each

1 bag Frozen Broccoli – $0.85

1 lb Butter – $1.79

1 bag Sugar – $1.94

2 cans Green Beans – $0.38 each

1 canister Applesauce – $1.95

1 jar Spaghetti Sauce – $0.85

1 pkg Oven Roasted Turkey Breast – $3.99

4 boxes Mac & Cheese – $0.34 each

1 Deli Sliced Cheese – $1.79

1 pkg Granola – $2.19

1 bag Kettle Chips – $1.29

1 box Fruit & Grain Bars – $1.35

1 box Cocoa Rice Cereal – $1.45

1 box Cocoa Puffs Cereal – $1.29

1 bag Tortilla Chips – $0.92

1 bag Oyster Crackers – $0.79

1 bag Flour Tortillas – $1.35

1 box Cheese Crackers – $2.89

1 bag Chocolate Chips – $1.25

1 box Crackers – $1.59

1 box Movie Popcorn – $1.69

1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup – $0.50

1 canister Oats – $2.29

1 canister Raisins – $2.89

1 Peanut Butter – $1.15

1 can Cream of Chicken Soup – $0.50

1 box Organic Spring Mix – $3.59

2.40 lbs Red Grapes – $2.38

1 bag Green Peppers – $2.19

1 box Granola Bars – $0.95

1 Seedless Cucumber – $1.29

1 bag Tomatoes – $1.39

1 bag Baby Carrots – $0.79

1 pkg Ground Beef – $6.75

Total: $83.46

Menu Plan for This Week

Breakfasts

Cereal, Eggs, English Muffins, Yogurt, Fruit, Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

Lunches

Turkey Sandwiches/Chips, Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches/Fruit, Salad Bar, Cheese/Fruit/Crackers, Mac & Cheese, Leftovers x 2

Dinners

Out to eat using a gift card

Barbecue Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Cornbread, Green Beans

French Toast (using old bread), Eggs, Fruit Salad

Smoked Turkey (that I purchased last week), Twice Baked Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Homemade Rolls

Spaghetti, Biscuits, Tossed Salad

Homemade Cheese Pizza, Breadsticks

Chicken with Cream of Mushroom Soup, Rice, Steamed Carrots