Forgiveness is the remission of sins. For it is by this that what has been lost, and was found, is saved from being lost again.
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
Anger ventilated often hurries towards forgiveness anger concealed often hardens into revenge.
FORGIVENESS, ANGER VENTILATED OFTEN HURRIES
The fact is there is forgiveness for those who seek God. And I believe in the power of redemption.
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Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.
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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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