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
Without forgiveness life is governed by... an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation.
FORGIVENESS, ENDLESS CYCLE OF RESENTMENT AND RETALIATION
Forgiveness is indifference. Forgiveness is impossible while love lasts.
forgiveness, impossible, indifference
Darkness cannot drive out darkness only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate only love can do that.
We cannot embrace God's forgiveness if we are so busy clinging to past wounds and nursing old grudges.
