Forgiveness is a concept that is easy to understand, but can be very hard to do. Just like any difficult task the pathway to engaging in forgiveness is to incorporate forgiveness into our lives in small everyday ways. Do you believe forgiveness is important in your life as a Christian? as a spouse? Do you aspire to be a forgiving person? We have some small activities to help you focus on forgiveness and bring you closer to the person you aspire to be.

Readings about Forgiveness

Read Psalm 32

Article- How Forgiveness Can Transform Your Marriage

The New Science of Forgiveness - Review of research by Christian psychologist Dr Worthington

Forgiveness of sins upon confession by Isaac Watts

O Blessed souls are they
Whose sins are covered o'er!
Divinely blest, to whom the Lord
Imputes their guilt no more.

They mourn their follies past,
And keep their hearts with care;
Their lips and lives, without deceit,
Shall prove their faith sincere.

While I concealed my guilt,
I felt the fest'ring wound;
Till I confessed my sins to thee,
And ready pardon found.

Let sinners learn to pray,
Let saints keep near the throne;
Our help, in times of deep distress,
Is found in God alone.

Videos on Forgiveness

1. Matthew West song "Forgiveness"

2. A dog asks for forgiveness (it's just too cute to pass up!)

3. Forgiveness Scene from The Shack. While this movie/book is pretty controversial, its focus on forgiveness can help people get in touch with the emotions people often feel around forgiving.

4. An inspiring video of a man forgiving the person who murdered his son.

5. Another dog asks for forgiveness (the cuteness just is too much!)