first step in forgiveness, willingness to forgive.
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
If there are dreams about a beautiful South Africa, there are also roads that lead to their goal. Two of these roads could be named Goodness and Forgiveness.
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He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself for every man has need to be forgiven.
Forgiveness really is so misunderstood, as well as the power it can release in an individual.
FORGIVENESS, FORGIVENESS REALLY IS SO MISUNDERSTOOD
When you forgive, you in no way change the past - but you sure do change the future.
Forgiveness is about empowering yourself, rather than empowering your past.
forgiveness, empowering, your past
The fact is there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And I believe in the power of redemption.
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