Quotes About Forgiveness

Let go of the Hate. Forget the Pain. After all, has it helped you? No. Its twisted you into someone you don't recognize anymore and you don't want to keep it that way....do you?

Forgiving does not usually happen at once. It is a process, sometimes a long one, especially when it comes to wounds gouged deep. And we must expect some lapses...some people seem to manage to finish off forgiving in one swoop of the heart. But when they do, you can bet they are forgiving flesh wounds. Deeper cuts take more time and can use a second coat.

You will begin to heal when you let go of past hurts. Forgive those who have wronged you and learn to forgive yourself for your mistakes.

Today forget your past, forgive yourself and begin again.

Forgiveness is not something we always do for other people. Sometimes we do it for ourselves to get well and MOVE ON.

Mend fences, build bridges, forgive trespasses, grieve losses and let toxic grudges go. Then move on.

When you forgive, you do not erase the memory. You simply choose to forgive to free yourself from the bitterness. The memory stays, not to be forgotten but to be remembered as a valuable lesson.

Forgiving is easy, forgetting and trusting again is the hard part...

I pray for forgiveness as my thoughts have no limits and my actions have no mercy. People piss me off that's why I never talk. I say something you don't listen or understand. I try to explain myself, but I guess you already presumed that you've got better plans.

Being able to forgive, means you're also able to move forward.

Dear God, I know that I'm nowhere near perfect. I know I don't go to church anymore. I know I don't pray every night. I know I lost my temper sometimes. But thank you for loving me in every way and letting me see another beautiful day.

God forgives us, so forgive yourself.

Take me as I am, not for who I was.

I wish I could forgive what you did to me. I wish I could forget it all & start fresh. But at one point, you were the only thing that ever made me happy.

Forgiveness is the medicine that heals a broken heart.

Forgiveness is a test of your patience.

On the road of heartbreak there are two lanes going one way; pain and anger. It's only a matter of time before you switch from the slower pace of pain to the faster lane of anger. One can only hope forgiveness is the destination in the end.

Forgiving someone isn't about excusing their actions, it's about freeing yourself from the negativity that surrounds the situation. You're not letting someone control how you feel anymore and allowing yourself to move on with life.

God please wash me of my sins. For my dark complexion represents the excess amounts of flaws, but my heart is pure red full of faith and love for you.

I don't need you to accept my flaws so you can be in my life. I have god in my life and he has forgiven me for my mistakes.

God is watching over you always. Forgiving you for the sins you have made and yet to make. Try your best to keep your head held high and find the lesson from every mistake. Your flesh will do you wrong from time to time but don't let it defeat you and ruin Gods plan for your life.

Forgiveness doesn't change history; it makes living with it easier.

Be happy when you are blamed and accused wrongly, for then you have the chance to see all the bitter, hostile or self-pitying responses that your sinful soul wants to spew out, as if these puny things could in any way defend you! Watch and see if any of these poisons come out of you when your spirit is pricked by an accusation. Only then can you see yourself as you are, and confess thy sin that is within you and forsake yourself again into the Lords care.

Forgiveness is a strange thing. It can sometimes be easier to forgive our enemies than our friends. It can be hardest of all to forgive people we love. Like all of life's important coping skills, the ability to forgive and the capacity to let go of resentments most likely take root very early in our lives.