Let these forgiveness quotes remind us that we should forgive others. And, also to forgive ourselves. When you don't offer forgiveness you most times end up harming yourself more than anyone else. Life is too short to carry a grudge or to stay angry, forgiveness releases a peace within yourself.
You may feel disappointed or hurt, but it will only fester within yourself if you do not forgive. You may also be inspired by these
forgiveness poems.
What Christianity is....Toward the penitent it is forgiveness.
Unknown
Christian Poems
God led Jesus to a cross, not a crown, and yet that cross ultimately proved to be the gateway to freedom and forgiveness for every sinner in the world.
Bill Hybels
Easter Poems
Forgive the sins I have confessed to Thee, forgive the secret sins I do not see, that which I know not, Father, each Thou me — help me to live.
Charles H. Gabriel, My Evening Prayer
Short Evening Prayers
Choose love over fury, let understanding be your guide, and in your heart, let forgiveness reside.
Catherine Pulsifer, Anger Creates Sadness
Sad Poems
To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.
C.S. Lewis
Poems About God
Fair as a rainbow in summer after a chilling blast, is the sweet smile of forgiveness when anger's clouds are past.
Mary C. Ryan
Famous Poems
There's forgiveness for him who, through lacking the spark of genius, is "downed" in the thick of the strife.
Strickland Gillilan, Unpardonable
Be The Best You Can Be
This world were sweet, believe me, free from bitterness and woe if those blessed words "Forgive me" didn't choke a fellow so.
Strickland Gillilan
Forgive Me Poems
Oh, wondrous cross that stands so tall, embodiment of God's eternal call. In your form, hope finds its place,
redemption and forgiveness embrace.
Catherine Pulsifer, God's Eternal Call
Heaven Poems
Through forgiveness’ embrace, release shall arise, as burdens dissipate before forgiving skies.
Catherine Pulsifer, A Weight
Poems About Anxiety
I pray that God blesses you to see your need for His forgiveness, and to see your pride as His enemy.
Stephen Shortridge
Bible Verses about Blessings from God
Church - Forgiveness hangs in the air with Heaven's sweet scent, we plead and pray for mercy asking him never to relent.
Catherine Pulsifer, No Perfect People
Poems About Church
Forgiveness is important in families, especially when there are so many secrets that need to be healed - for the most part, every family's got them.
Tyler Perry
Short Family Quotes
It isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
Unknown, Wisdom About Life
Easy Poems to Understand
Despite our flaws and every sin we bear, God's forgiveness reigns, His mercy held with care.
Catherine Pulsifer, A Reminder Of His Love
Poems About God's Grace
Hope springs forth from Jesus' forgiveness divine, the cross whispers resolutely: salvation is thine.
Catherine Pulsifer, His Forgiveness
Poems About The Cross
In the bible it says you have to forgive seventy times seven. I want you all to know, I’m keeping a chart.
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Quotes About The Bible
Here is the amazing thing about Easter; the Resurrection Sunday for Christians is this, that Christ in the dying moments on the cross gives us the greatest illustration of forgiveness possible.
T. D. Jakes
Easter Quotes
Nothing in this low and ruined world bears the meek impress of the Son of God so surely as forgiveness.
Alice Cary
Famous Poets
Love is an act of endless forgiveness, a tender look which becomes a habit.
Peter Ustinov
What Is Love Poem
I never say it enough, but thank you God for forgiving me and for not keeping score.
Catherine Pulsifer, Thank You, God
Thank You God Poems
God is sufficient with power and grace. Yes, He'll forgive you, with love pure and strong, His presence will bless you if you're where you belong.
Greta Zwaan, Abram - Gods Promise
Quotes About God's Blessings
Let past wounds be washed away...excitedly, we hold hands tight, united in forgiveness, our souls take flight.
Catherine Pulsifer, Forgiveness, Our Guiding Light
Poems About Conflict
We must "look forward and not backward"; we must learn the grace of self-forgiveness.
C. G. Ames, Look Forward
Poems About Strength
In order to live, we need to forgive. And let what's true be heard by all.
Julie Hebert, Live Life
Living Life Poem
We must develop and maintain the capacity to forgive. He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Short Love Quotes
One of my greatest lessons of growth was to stop dwelling in the past and forgive myself and others from all the pain and hurt that was caused. When I finally let go and released, I was free with glee.
Jason Micheal Ratliff
Life Lessons Quotes
Forgiveness is giving up hope for a better past.
Author Unknown
Lost Hope Quotes
I believe—that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
Unknown, I Believe That
I Believe Poems
When you have a chance to forgive, think of all you'll gain and forget all you've lost.
Saim. A. Cheeda
Apology Quotes
Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them
Bruce Lee
Mistake Quotes
Forgiveness for one's self is the only way we can keep going through life and give ourselves the best chance at being the best people we can be.
Yolanda Hadid
Be The Best Quotes
January, the month of new beginnings, a time for repentance and forgiveness.
Catherine Pulsifer, Open To God's Messages
Month Quotes
TODAY—Keep a promise.Find the time. Forego a grudge. Forgive an enemy.
Unknown, Today
Just For Today
The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
Mahatma Gandhi
Strong Quotes
The golden sun is sinking fast 'twill soon be night! Forgive, and let your wrath be cast far out of sight!
Unknown, Before The Sun Goes Down Poems About Anger
I like second chances. I've given people second chances. You have fall-outs with friends, and forgiveness is a great thing to have. It's not easy to forgive. I definitely don't forget, but I do forgive.
Odette Annable
Second Chances
Forgive thy brother who has erred, and take him by the hand;and, as you speak a generous word,
assist his feet to stand.
Daniel C. Colesworthy, ForgiveThy Brother
Showing Kindness To
Others
Forgiveness is the remission of sins. For it is by this that what has been lost, and was found, is saved from being lost again.
Saint Augustine
Christian Quotes
Man has two great spiritual needs. One is for forgiveness. The other is for goodness.
Billy Graham
Spiritual Poems
We need to let go of the things that upset us and practice forgiveness realizing that in the end love is the most important aspect of life!
Catherine Pulsifer
Life Is Too Short For
A winner rebukes and forgives; a loser is too timid to rebuke and too petty to forgive.
Sydney J. Harris
Quotes on Winning
Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment
William Arthur Ward, Forgiveness Is
Short Quotes
What is the point of not forgiving it is like missing out on living. To forgive will help you more it is, for sure, a great cure.
Catherine Pulsifer, Letting Go Is A Sure Cure
Letting Go Poem
Anger begets more anger, and forgiveness and love lead to more forgiveness and love.
Mahavira
Angry Quotes
Wisdom reflects and ask forgiveness, kind words never die.
J.J. Thorne, Kind Words Never Died
Kind Words Are Like Honey
Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.
Mark Twain
Cute Quotes
Inner peace can be reached only when we practice forgiveness. Forgiveness is letting go of the past, and is therefore the means for correcting our misperceptions.
Gerald Jampolsky
Quotes About Peace
Life is too short for being mad, get over it and find some glad. Life is too short to not forgive, keep your thoughts positive.
Catherine Pulsifer, So True
Life Is Too Short
Blessed is the person who ...who practices unlimited forgiveness towards others;
William Arthur Ward, Blessed
Transform The Common Task
Don't hold grudges, do forgive - live your life finding the positive find the good, forget the bad then you find happiness, not the sad.
Catherine Pulsifer, One Lesson
Poems About Learning
For This One Hour I can be forgiving. I can leave the lowlands of resentment, grudges and bitterness, and rise to the highlands of understanding, love and forgiveness.
William Arthur Ward
Quotes
Forgiveness is the divine miracle of grace. The cost to God was the Cross of Christ.
Oswald Chambers
Quotes About God's Grace
God is a God of mercy and compassion and is always ready to forgive all who truly repent.
Donna Schmier
Quotes About God's Mercy
All our lives are interwoven. on each other we rely. Brain and brawn must work together, letting ancient grudges die.
Patience Strong, Unity
The Gift
Blessed is the person who ....who practices unlimited forgiveness towards others
William Arthur Ward, Blessed
Transform The Common Task