Forgive, Let Go, and Live

by Deborah Smith Pegues

Why is forgiveness so hard? People who refuse to forgive often sabotage their future and create an emotional cancer that spreads into every other aspect of their lives. Even those who genuinely desire to forgive often struggle to get beyond their wounded emotions. In Forgive, Let Go, and Live , Deborah Pegues provides specific guidelines to help us better understand Pegues showcases the triumphs of famous and everyday people as well as biblical characters who decided to pursue forgiveness and also the tragedies of those who chose to wallow in anger and revenge. If you've been wounded by another, this book will empower you to find joy, freedom, and peace as you let go of your desire to avenge the wrong and make a commitment to release the offender from his debt.

Genres: Self Help, Christian

224 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2015

Reviews

[Matt]

This book on forgiveness had some good material in it, but overall it was hit-or-miss with quality. The book is separated into five parts. The first two parts have a variety of writers telling a variety of tales about forgiveness. These stories may be about forgiving a spouse for cheating, or forgiving someone that abused you. There were numerous stories about very specific types of things that needed to be forgiven. Even though I didn't resonate with each individual story, there were still encouraging aspects about these stories. However, I enjoyed Parts 3 and 4 more, as they dealt with more practical application. Part 3 was about the process of forgiving someone, and Part 4 was about the benefits of forgiving. The final section of the book were various prayers written out so that people that had experienced specific things could pray specific prayers of forgiveness. I've never really enjoyed reading prayers that authors suggest for their readers, so I skimmed most of this section.

[Judy]

What a great book! This is definitely one for my bedside table to read over and over again. The knowledge set forth about what forgiveness is and what it is not... really hit home. The 12 steps laid out a bit later really help you to gain the edge over a situation when you are emotionally confused and hurting. Thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it to anyone needed to find some peace at last.

[Abel Habteab]

A testimonial book and illustrative to live on forgiving bitterness and resentments.

[Janet]

This book was exactly what I needed to take the next steps to forgive some people in my life.
It was a quick read but lots of take aways for me.

[Kim Player]

I love how the author states the past is His story. Let go and turn it over to God. Forgive so you can live freely.

[Amy]

Only through the Holy Spirit can we forgive some offenses...including ourselves. The stories of forgiveness told in Part 1 are so very powerful and inspiring!

[Becky]

I did not read the entire book because some situations didn't fit. The ones I needed were spot on. So happy to have found this resource.