Forgive Quote by Stasi Eldredge
““Forgiveness is a choice. It is not a feeling– don't try and feel forgiving. It is an act of the will. 'Don't wait to forgive until you feel like forgiving,' wrote Neil Anderson. 'You will never get there. Feelings take time to heal after the choice to forgive is made.' We allow God to bring the hurt up from the past, for 'if your forgiveness doesn't visit the emotional core of your life, it will be incomplete,' said Anderson. We acknowledge that it hurt, that it mattered, and we choose to extend forgiveness to our fathers, our mothers, those who hurt us. This is not saying, 'It didn't really matter'; it is not saying, 'I probably deserved part of it anyway.' Forgiveness says, 'It was wrong. Very wrong. It mattered, hurt me deeply. And i release you. I give you to God.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Sacred Path of Forgiveness by Stasi Eldredge, 2015
Forgiveness is a deliberate decision, not a spontaneous feeling; it requires willful action and spiritual surrender.
In simple terms: Forgiveness is a choice, not a feeling.
Key Takeaway
Choose to forgive, then let healing follow.
Themes
forgiveness
will
spirituality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- family conflict
- personal betrayal
- past trauma
- reconciliation
Key Concepts
free will
healing
emotional release
Questions to Reflect On
- What does choosing forgiveness change in your life?
- How can you practice forgiveness without denying pain?
A Different Perspective
Forgiveness may be delayed by lingering resentment or lack of support.
