Forgiving Our Parents, Forgiving Ourselves Quotes

“Healthy anger drives us to do something to change what makes us angry; anger can energize us to make things better. Hate does not want to change things for the better; it wants to make things worse. LEWIS B. SMEDES, FORGIVE AND FORGET: HEALING THE HURTS WE DON’T DESERVE1”
― David Stoop, Forgiving Our Parents, Forgiving Ourselves: The Definitive Guide

“Once you realize how deeply those in your family may have hurt you, forgiving them may seem like the last thing you want to do. But, in fact, forgiveness is crucial to your spiritual and emotional health. It is the key to freedom from the pain of the past.”
― David Stoop, Forgiving Our Parents, Forgiving Ourselves: The Definitive Guide

“Whatever others may have done in the past, what matters is what we do today.”
― David Stoop, Forgiving Our Parents, Forgiving Ourselves: The Definitive Guide

“One of the joys of forgiving is that we experience a wonderful freedom in our lives. Holding grudges keeps us focused on our pain—on ourselves. Forgiveness frees us to focus on God and on what His plan holds for us.”
― David Stoop, Forgiving Our Parents, Forgiving Ourselves: The Definitive Guide