Tap into the power of the Divine. Learn how
to forgive—and be forgiven.
Everyone knows that forgiveness is a
virtue and a key to emotional, spiritual and even physical
well-being. But learning how to actually forgive—or to
accept forgiveness, as the case may be—is a sacred art
few of us have mastered.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
Writing from personal experience and her broad knowledge of
many faith traditions, Marcia Ford offers a new perspective on
forgiveness and reconciliation, an approach rooted in the
Spirit that can be learned by anyone no matter how deep the
hurt. Through real-life examples, penetrating reflections,
scriptural references and practical suggestions, Ford outlines
the steps that one by one can help you to forgive, including:
• Coming to terms with
anger, bitterness and resentment
• Understanding the
differences between forgiveness and reconciliation
• Taking the
initiative, even when you’re the one who’s been
wronged
• Strategies for
listening “with the heart” in emotionally charged
situations
• Knowing when to
forgive and forget—and when to forgive and take action
• Ways of allowing the
power of the Divine to work through you
• Finding compassion
for others—and for yourself
• … and much more
“Worth a hundred other books on
prayer and spirituality. Do we want to experience God? There is
no better way to start than by forgiving the friend or relative
who has hurt us.”
—Robert
Ellsberg, author of The Saints’ Guide to Happiness
“I thought I knew everything there
was to know about forgiveness, until I read this
book.”
—Rabbi
Dov Peretz Elkins, editor of Yom
Kippur Readings: Inspiration, Information and Contemplation and
Rosh Hashanah Readings: Inspiration, Information and
Contemplation
“I dare a person to finish this book
without reflecting on someone due—or
overdue—forgiveness. With poignant personal and spiritual
examples, Ford guides readers on the path to make this closure
happen.”
—Carol
Fitzgerald, founder,
faithfulreader.com
“A gentle and wise reminder to
forgive where you can, and an accessible guide to help when you
can’t.”
—Frederic Luskin, PhD, director,
Stanford Forgiveness Project and author of Forgive for Good
“With wit, clarity and candor,
Marcia Ford unravels the knots and tangles of complex subjects
[with] insights often gained from personal experience....
Affirming and humbling ... evokes a welcome sense of relief,
gratitude and hope.”
—Palmer
Jones, director, explorefaith.org
