god pardons like a mother, offense, forgiveness
I think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It's a gift you give yourself.
FORGIVENESS, FORGIVENESS LIBERATES THE VICTIM
Forgiveness is the answer to the child's dream of a miracle by which what is broken is made whole again, what is soiled is made clean again.
FORGIVENESS, FORGIVENESS IS THE ANSWER TO THE CHILD'S DREAM
Darkness cannot drive out darkness only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate only love can do that.
When you forgive, you in no way change the past - but you sure do change the future.
He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself for every man has need to be forgiven.
You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well.
