Comments on: I got hugged by Papa

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 14:33:37 +0000

In reply to Ruth. Thanks, Ruth. I got lots of hugs yesterday from new friends and old friends and family. Makes for a good day! Hope you have a great week, too.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 04:02:28 +0000

Lisa,
I always enjoy your insights. I am blessed to have hugs from those who love me, often. And to receive those as God’s arms around me is very comforting and amazing. That He should love us enough to show up through us to each other!
Have a week surrounded with His love.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:33:39 +0000

In reply to Katie. You always touch me, Katie. Thank you for being my friend. You are precious to me! Hugs back to you.

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 22:43:48 +0000

You. I see God through your writing straight to my heart almost every time I come by. I just don’t make it often enough. HUGS dear friend.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:41:38 +0000

In reply to Mandy. That's a beautiful testimony to grace, Mandy. I love when we have an accepting community who loves us into healing from our unhealed state. Thanks for sharing.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:40:47 +0000

In reply to Trudy.

“unless I feel they’re safe” – that is so important, I agree. There are people I don’t particularly like to hug or get hugged by either. I love the conversation with your grandkids. So precious. And I did catch your hug! Same back to you, Trudy.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:39:27 +0000

In reply to HisFireFly. Exactly. It's a two-way thing, yes? :)

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 21:36:52 +0000

In reply to Renee.

I recently reread The Shack since it’d been awhile. I was so glad I did. I understood it better the second time around. I’m now reading “The Shack Revisited”, a follow-up non-fiction book about the trinity. It’s good so far too.

How wonderful when we can see God in our husbands and so many different places in our day! Thanks for sharing, Renee.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:53:50 +0000

I have found that quote to be absolutely true, Lisa. When I set out to pursue healing, I was so pleasantly surprised that the love, grace, and acceptance of me right where I was, in my messiness, by community was healing beyond what I could imagine!

By: Trudy

Trudy — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 18:40:11 +0000

The Shack really resonates with me. From my upbringing, I also need “to dump his outdated image of a cruel God and start fresh.” I have come a long ways, but sometimes it still clings. I’m trying to see God as a kind Papa who comes with love, not swords. The truth, as you said, is that the safest place is in God’s heart!

I’m still not open to hugs from just anyone unless I feel they’re safe. I do love to give hugs, especially to those I care about. Sometimes if I’m talking to a grandchild on the phone, I say, “Do you feel it?” “What?” they reply. “Do you feel all warm and cozy inside? I just threw you a hug!” Giggles… Love it. 🙂 Thanks for your hug in your words today, Lisa. I am sending you one back… Did you catch it? 🙂