Quotes About Forgiveness

My past takes no hostages, no prisoners. I've let go of yesterday and am free to receive the beautiful gift of the present.

What we call the Lord's prayer is actually the Disciple's Prayer because It says "Forgive us our trespasses" and Our LORD Jesus had no sin. Selah

When we forgive someone, it doesn't justify what they've done. It releases them into God's hands so He can deal with them.

You never know how long you have-there might not BE a later-so don't let things go unsaid or unforgiven.

I respect all the innocent souls because they are kind enough to forgive the selfish people around them.

Forgiveness belongs to God.

Forgiveness for ourselves and other is one of the main elements in growth. It allows us to free ourselves of the issues that are holding us down.

You turned your guilt into resentment, because that seems easier to face. You won't move on until you turn it back into guilt, and then into forgiveness for yourself.

To forgive is an act of compassion... It's not done because people deserve it. It's done because they need it.

Forgiveness heals all wounds and make you healthy.

God doesn't care how well you can preach about forgiveness… what He looks at is your behavior when presented the opportunity to practice it.

The story of grace is the Gospel of not just forgiveness, but also of redemption. God uses the weak, the ones who have failed and the ones who had run out of second chances long ago.

Forgiveness is one of the keys to moving forward because if you don't forgive, you are stuck in the past.

The only way to prevent pride from taking root in our heart and our life is to embrace a life filled with faith, understanding, and forgiveness.

Nakao: Koizumi, I'm so sorry I said such cruel things.Otani: What's that?Nakao: The whispering of your heart.

Forgiveness is empowering for the forgiver. Years of resentment, frustration, and pain are set FREE!

God didn't send His only Son to die on the cross so that we can hide behind our guilt, shame, and pride.

For all those people, who took advantage of my kindness. Thank you. I won't drop to your level. I'll simply smile and move on.

Repent heart rekindles the spirit.

To hate is to harm.

You are not defined by your past or by things that may have happened to you in the past. Without those experiences, you wouldn't be who you are today. Sometimes you can't have what is in front of you if you're not willing to let go of what's behind you.

Everybody makes mistakes—everybody loses their temper; everybody judges—but if we make a conscious effort to be mindful every day of how we treat ourselves and others, life becomes much easier.

The karmic cycle of abuse is one of the strongest there is, and you must learn to break it with forgiveness and understanding.

Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities no doubt creep in. Forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it well and serenely. —Ralph Waldo Emerson