Quotes about Forgiveness

It can be hard to forgive and let go but it's important to remember that harboring the resentment and holding a grudge can hurt you even more. The word "forgive" really means to give something up for yourself not for them.

Let go of offence. Let go of fear. Let go of revenge. Don't live angry, let go now!

I am fallen, flawed and imperfect. Yet drenched in the grace and mercy. That is found in Jesus Christ, there is strength. God's mercy and grace give me hope, for myself, and for our world.

God in his infinite mercy has devised a way by which justice can be satisfied, and yet mercy can be triumphant. Jesus Christ, the only begotten of the Father, took upon himself the form of man, and offered unto Divine Justice that which was accepted as an equivalent for the punishment due to all his people.

Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.

Mercy and forgiveness must be free and unmerited to the wrongdoer. If the wrongdoer has to do something to merit it, then it isn't mercy, but forgiveness always comes at a cost to the one granting the forgiveness.

Unconditional love gives without expecting anything back.

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.

Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.

A good marriage is the union of two good forgivers.

Amazing grace! how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, Was blind but now i see.

It's better to cry than be angry, because anger hurts others while tears flow silently through the soul and cleans the heart.