The ineffable joy of forgiving and being forgiven forms an ecstasy that might well arouse the envy of the gods.
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
God's forgiveness allows us to be honest with ourselves. We recognize our imperfections, admit our failures, and plead to God for clemency.
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The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.
Forgiveness is about empowering yourself, rather than empowering your past.
FORGIVENESS, EMPOWERING YOURSELF
Anger ventilated often hurries towards forgiveness anger concealed often hardens into revenge.
Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit.
FORGIVENESS, LOVE IS AN ACT OF ENDLESS FORGIVENESS
