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“It's not our ability to get forgiveness that saves us. It's out ability to grant forgiveness.” quote by Jeri Smith-Ready
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“It's not our ability to get forgiveness that saves us. It's out ability to grant forgiveness.”

Jeri Smith-Ready

About This Quote

Forgiveness is a proactive power; healing comes from extending mercy, not merely receiving it.

In simple terms: Granting forgiveness empowers personal growth.

Key Takeaway

Forgiveness is a choice, not a right.

Themes

compassion personal responsibility emotional resilience ethical agency interpersonal dynamics

Mood

reflective hopeful empathetic

Type

aphor advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • resolving conflict
  • recovering from betrayal
  • post‑divorce healing
  • family reconciliation

Key Concepts

forgiveness agency moral choice

Practical Applications

  • counseling practice
  • conflict‑resolution training

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does granting forgiveness change your self‑perception?
  • What obstacles prevent you from extending forgiveness?
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