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 indifference. Forgiveness is impossible while love lasts.
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God pardons like a mother, who kisses the offense into everlasting forgiveness.
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I shall be an autocrat, that's my trade and the good Lord will forgive me, that's his.
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My desire is to be a forgiving, non-judgmental person.
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