The Forgiveness Journal: A Guided Journey to Forgiving What You Can't Forget

by Lysa TerKeurst

You deserve to stop suffering through what other people have done to you. Discover the life-changing message of forgiveness in this lovely full-color journal, written by Lysa TerKeurst, complete with personal photographs and interactive content. Lysa will guide you as you engage with questions about what forgiveness is, process through what it isn't, and understand how to deal with difficult relationships. Throughout her life, Lysa has experienced seasons of total devastation that left her wondering, Will I ever recover from this? But in the face of hurt that felt impossible to move past, Lysa has found journaling to be a life-giving way to help let go of bitterness, process resentments, and live in the freedom of forgiving others. Now she is passionate about coming alongside you on your own journey of forgiveness, whether your deepest pain comes from years ago or is still happening today. In this unique companion resource to her #1 New York Times Bestseller Forgiving What You Can't Forget , Lysa With beautiful color photographs of significant places where Lysa has worked through her own healing, The Forgiveness Journal is the invitation to freedom your soul needs. As Lysa writes, "Forgiveness is possible. And it is good. Your heart is much too beautiful of a place for unhealed pain. Your soul is much too deserving of new possibilities to stay stuck here. Start taking steps today on your unexpected, miraculous pathway to healing, using The Forgiveness Journal . Look for additional inspirational books and audio products from Lysa

Genres: Self Help, Christian, Nonfiction, Christian Non Fiction, Journaling, Christianity, Marriage

224 pages, Hardcover

Published November 17, 2020

About the author

Lysa TerKeurst is president of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the New York Times best-selling author of Univited, The Best Yes, Unglued, Made to Crave, and 18 other books. Her newest book, It’s Not Supposed to be This Way, is scheduled for release in November of 2018. Lysa was recently awarded the Champions of Faith Author Award and has been published in multiple publications such as CNN and Fox News online. Additionally, she has appeared on the Today Show as one of the leading voices in the Christian community.

Each year, Lysa is a featured keynote presenter at more than 40 events across North America, including the Women of Joy Conferences and the Catalyst Leadership Conference. She has a passion for equipping women to share their stories for God's glory through Proverbs 31 Ministries' annual She Speaks Conference and writer training program, COMPEL: Words That Move People.

Connect with Lysa on social media @lysaterkeurst or at http://lysaterkeurst.com/.

Reviews

[Finn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was gifted this journal over the Christmas holiday this past year in an attempt to help me deal with some pretty serious issues regarding my family. While I am not a Christian, I went into this journal with an open mind, and I ended up taking away a few helpful coping mechanisms from it. I appreciate what this journal has done for me, however, I do wish it was set up in a manner that was less "preach-y". I recognize that some may benefit from that, but I believe there is a way to discuss faith and the Bible without shoving it down someone's throat. This journal, unfortunately took the approach of throat shoving, and it just wasn't needed.

[Vivian Barrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

a beautiful companion to TerKeurst's book, "Forgiving What You Can't Forget" that helps you dive deeper in your past hurts, make peace with your life, and trust God during the painful process of forgiveness

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This journal and the accompanying book popped out to me at a critical time in my life. I needed to have the conversations with myself and with others that are outlined in this book. In addition to providing healing and suggestions for past trauma, this book and the journal walked me through months of a different traumatic situation in ways that prevented new wounds from forming. I would recommend this journal and book to anyone.

[Kim Harms · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought the written content of this book/journal was super. Definitely helpful for people working toward forgiveness. I would have given it 5 stars, but I thought it was really weird that there were so many photos of Lysa in the book. I think she is a gifted writer and speaker, but I found the photos distracting. I also think it would have been easier to use as a journal if it had been spiral bound as opposed to a hardcover book. It would have been much easier to write in.

[Angel C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This journal is the companion to "Forgiving What You Can't Forget". I would 100% recommend that anyone reading the book do this journal along with it. I feel it really deepened my experience & made me get to the bottom of some issues. It is filled with practical exercises/prompts. The layout is beautiful! I found this to be really helpful & plan to redo it sometime!

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this as a companion to "Forgiving What You Can't Forget" by Lysa TerKeurst. While it definitely gave you some action to take after reading a chapter in Forgiving What You Can't Forget, I didn't find this overwhelmingly helpful. It gave a few questions, quotes from the chapter, and scripture. Some of the questions felt redundant and vague and I wish I would have just gotten the book instead of the journal as well. It was just...meh. However, I am wondering if this journal could be helpful to someone without reading "Forgiving What You Can't Forget". I think it might be!

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommended for waking through hard times!

I highly recommend reading the book and this journal separately because they both have rich content that allows them to stand-alone. I got just as much wisdom and healing from the journal as a I did from the book. I worked through the journal a few months after reading the book and I’m confident that it reenforced all that I’ve been learning about forgiveness. I’ll be recommending this book to everyone that I can for years to come!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this as a companion to Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That's Beautiful Again. It takes what is taught in the book and acts as a guide as you apply it to your specific situation.

[chelso presto · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re going to read “forgiving what you can’t forget” and want to get the most out of it that you can, the I highly recommend doing this journal alongside the book. I’ll admit it’s not “fun” but it’s worthwhile work. I probably wouldn’t have gotten near as much from the book without this journal.

[Brandi Hardison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This journal is a companion to the Forgiving What You Cant Forget book. It’s goes chapter by chapter so after you read one chapter in the book, you go to the journal to take a deeper dive. I feel like it gave me a better grasp on the book and helped me look even further into myself. I really enjoyed it and feel like it’s a great buy to go along with the book.

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This resource is fabulous! I love how it brought to life all that I read in Forgiving What You Can't Forget. It opened doors into the pain of situations I have had buried for years. It showed ways of looking at these situations to let them no longer have control over my life.

[Chandra Boulden · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always wanted to journal, but then when I do it I get intimated. This was easy, answer questions and then elaborate. But was deep and insightful a wonderful balance that helped me circle back around after completing the study and book.

[Amanda Pierson · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first, I wasn’t going to do the journal to accompany the book. I’m so glad I did! It gave me opportunities and a space to work and deal with the things God was doing in me while reading this book. I would definitely recommend the journal if you are reading this book independently.

[Candy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh man. This was such a good addition to reading the book that goes along with it! There are so many people I can think of that need to go through this! Do yourself a favor and get the book and this journal!!!

[Rylee Frey · Rating 3 out of 5]

super good book but it was kinda repetitive with the activities and how she wanted you to think. overall it was a good activity book and got me thinking about Gods perspective and how he’d want me to forgive others.

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intense interaction with companion book to reflect on application. She has a neat way of diagramming scriptures esp those “hard to obey” ones. I appreciate her vulnerability and humility in writing this.

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect companion to the book by the same title. Love it. Another heart need.

[Sarah Gunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every person at some point needs to go through this journal/workbook. It is life changing!

[Kate Mixon · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was therapy. buy it please.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

The BEST companion for the book!

[Candi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly helpful resource to go with Forgiving What You Can't Forget!

[Christy Camp Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great journal to compliment the "Forgiving What You Can't Forget" book. Was extremely helpful by allowing me to put my thoughts on paper.

[Katie Axelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how practical this workbook is. Definitely one I’ll be referencing again. It goes best with the book Forgiving What You Can’t Forget.

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Christian healing book. This book wasn't written in the psychology nor theology format, the book was written from the author own experiences on how to release forgiveness.

[Vickie Bowen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is by far one of the most practical tools I have used to work through the issue of forgiveness. I highly recommend doing the journal with the book. Life impacting!

[Neill W Barrow]

No

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful. You could do it without the main book but it is meant to go with the book. Also beneficial fie quick refreshers when needed.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.3

[Tia Waisner · Rating 3 out of 5]

This journal/book is a companion to Forgiving What You Can't Forget. It's a great book to help work out forgiveness issues in life.

[Talia Katz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt there were a few great chapters but others seemed more useless to my situation and really not good at all… I’m glad it’s over though. Almost gave only 2 stars… more like 2 1/2…