Forgiveness: Quotes, Thoughts & Inspiration From People Like Us...

Forgiveness: Quotes, Thoughts & Inspiration From People Like Us…

August 9, 2012 • 20 Comments

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Forgiveness: Quotes, Thoughts & Inspiration From People Like Us…

Forgiveness.

At some point, we’ll be called upon to forgive.

Some of us are called to forgive what seems unforgivable.

Others of us are asked to offer forgiveness for lesser offenses.

Either way, the choice to forgive, to extend the hand and heart of forgiveness, is ours.

Naturally, no way.

Supernaturally, the only way.

Here are some of my favorite quotes on forgiveness,

a topic in which I’m diving deeper…

“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” ~ C.S. Lewis

“Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr

“Forgiveness is an act of the will, and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart.” ~ Corrie Ten Boom

“Not forgiving is like drinking rat poison and then waiting for the rat to die.” ~ Ann Lamott

“Forgiveness must be immediate, whether or not a person asks for it. Trust must be rebuilt over time. Trust requires a track record.” ~ Rick Warren

“Dear Lord, please show me everything I need to understand about forgiveness and surrender.” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert, Eat, Pray, Love

“There is hope in forgiveness.” ~ John Piper

“You cannot forgive just once, forgiveness is a daily practice.” ~ Sonia Rumzi

“What you can’t forget… God can’t remember!” ~ John MacArthur, Jr.

“Unforgiveness denies the victim the possibility of parole and leaves them stuck in the prison of what was, incarcerating them in their trauma and relinquishing the chance to escape beyond the pain.” ~ T.D. Jakes

Now, it’s your turn. Please share your favorite forgiveness quotes (from sojourners just like us) in the comment section below.

If there is a PINTEREST quote you’ve posted or pinned, leave the link. I’ll have to PIN it, too.

I LOVE QUOTES and want to see what has blessed, helped, inspired and encouraged you.

Additionally, if you have a post about forgiveness, PLEASE leave your link below in the comment section. I want to read it.

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Shari Miller

I loved your quote about unforgiveness being like a poison. It truly is. It will continue to eat away at you until you let it go. Sometimes, (I should say most times), the only way to let it go is by giving it over to God and letting Him do it. It’s especially helpful when we let go of our pride in the process. Thank you for these wonderful words of encouragement.

Blessings~
Shari
- StefanieYoungBrown
  
  Isn’t that a great quote, Shari? It’s absolutely true, too.
  
  You’re so right! “The only way to let it go is by giving it over to God and letting Him do it.” So grateful his capable and willing.
  
  Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed Thursday…
http://www.chasing-eden.com Alle McCloskey

After reading your post, I was curious to see what was out there in Pinterest-land concerning “forgiveness” and I found some goodies! In my short 24 years of life, my family and I (and now my husband and I) have run into some very damaging relationships where forgiveness was required. Even now, we’re still working through pieces of that in certain areas…but God has done so much in our hearts that “forgiving” is coming a bit easier these days…even when the hurt is still raw.

http://pinterest.com/pin/167970261072170849/

http://pinterest.com/pin/236720524133966048/

http://pinterest.com/pin/220746819205527008/

http://pinterest.com/pin/60235713736363548/
- StefanieYoungBrown
  
  Raw… That’s a great way to describe the pain, the hurt. So grateful forgiveness has become easier even in the midst of the raw.
  
  I can’t wait to check out these Pinterest links. Thank you, Alle!!
  
  p.s. Are you coming to Allume??
  - http://www.chasing-eden.com Alle McCloskey
    
    Am I coming to Allume…well, click on this link and scroll to the very bottom of the page! (*wink)
    
    http://allume.com/the-speakers/
    - StefanieYoungBrown
      
      Hahaha!! How did I miss that:))) Maybe I forgot that!! Either way, YAY for you!!
GailBP

We always need reminders to live in an attitude of forgiveness. It’s can be such a difficult part of our lives, but so very, very important. Thanks for sharing these. Gail (BibleLoveNotes.com)
- StefanieYoungBrown
  
  You’re welcome, Gail. We must strive to walk in an attitude of forgiveness. I like that thought.
  
  Thank you for sharing!! Have a blessed day…
http://newlifesteward.com/ Mary Beth

I don’t have a quote off the top of my head, but I use the work Everett Worthington has done on forgiveness in Counseling.
- StefanieYoungBrown
  
  You’ve given me ANOTHER book to read. (My stack is nearly as tall as I am.)
  
  Thank you, Mary Beth!
  - http://newlifesteward.com/ Mary Beth
    
    It’s good and worth it!! Lots of practical exercises! His books could be use as a handbook to if you don’t have time to sit and read the whole thing.
    - StefanieYoungBrown
      
      Perfect! With all the counseling my husband and I do, I’d say it’d be a great resource.
Pamela Kuhn

Some of these quotes are going in my journal. I’ve needed forgiveness and I’ve been blessed to offer it. A beautiful blessing of grace.
- StefanieYoungBrown
  
  I love what you said: “I’ve needed forgiveness and I’ve been blessed to offer it.” So grateful!!
  
  Thank you for sharing, Pamela.
http://lisanotes.blogspot.com Lisa notes

Forgiveness is an issue we all need to dive more into. Every day.

Here’s a post I wrote about forgiveness last year:
“I don’t want to need forgiveness”

http://lisanotes.blogspot.com/2011/08/i-dont-want-to-need-forgiveness.html
- StefanieYoungBrown
  
  Thank you, Lisa! I will be reading your post today:))
  I really appreciate your comment and sharing your link.
http://www.joyinthisjourney.com Joy in this Journey

I love the verse that says that when God forgives, he sets our sin as far as the east is from the west.
- StefanieYoungBrown
  
  Oh, me, too, Joy!! What a great visual truth on which to cling!
  Thank you for visiting and commenting! I always love linking with you.
  Have a sweet, Friday!
http://tsjphotography.com/blog tracie stier-johnson

love your passion for forgiveness … it mirrors my own! i’m working on a 31 days series … forgiveness! i believe it’s something so desperately needed in our world today ….
- StefanieYoungBrown
  
  Thank you, Tracie!
  I agree, it IS desperately needed today. So many live in the sewer of bitterness, holding onto unforgiveness which eats them alive.
  I appreciate your passion for forgiveness, too.
  Have a lovely Friday evening…