Lifelong struggle — forgiveness

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“By not forgiving, I chain myself to a desire to get even, thereby losing my freedom. A forgiven person forgives. This is what we proclaim when we pray ‘and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who have trespassed against us.’ This lifelong struggle lies at the heart of the Christian life.”- Henri Nouwen, […] The post Lifelong struggle — forgiveness appeared first on Crown of Compassion .

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