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Forgiveness

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The Grace of Forgiveness

If you, God, kept records on wrongdoings, who would stand a chance? As it turns out, forgiveness is your habit, and that’s why you’re worshiped.—Psalm 130:3–4 MSG

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Begin Anew

Now therefore, our God,
the great God, mighty and awesome,
who keeps his covenant of love,
do not let all this hardship
seem trifling in your eyes.—Nehemiah 9:32 (NIV)

You forgive yourself for every failure because you are trying to do the right thing. God knows that and you know it. Nobody else may know it. ― Maya Angelou

9 Inspirational Quotes to Help You Forgive Yourself

Have you ever noticed how you can hold on to past mistakes long after they occurred? Forgiveness is a process. It does not happen over night and the process will be different for everyone. But no matter how long it takes, there’s hope. Here are some of our favorite quotes to help you on the journey to forgive.

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Grudge, Be Gone

Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.—Ephesians 4:31-32 (NIV)

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Forgive, Forgive, Forgive

Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”—Matthew 18:21–22 (NIV)

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Freedom from Your Past

On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”—Matthew 9:12–13 (NIV)

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