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Authentic forgiveness stems from a deep faith that we are enough, that love is abundant, and that even though we have been wronged, we don’t have to spend our emotional energy trying to that “debt” paid back to us. This kind of trust doesn’t come easily! It takes practice to train our minds to learn to let go of what’s not important, so we can make room for things that really matter. That’s what Practicing Forgiveness is here to offer – a place for people to come together and focus on ways to learn to accept, forgive and love each other.

• Week 1: Why Forgive? Forgiveness, as a form of surrender and release, expands our capacity to love.
• Week 2: Forgiving Others True forgiveness blends both mercy and justice.
• Week 3: Being Forgiven Forgiveness means finding the courage to see our own errors – not just those of others.
• Week 4: Self-Forgiveness Forgiveness turns away the false messages of harsh self-judgment.
• Week 5: Transformation Forgiveness transforms us from victim to survivor, from helpless to empowered.
• Week 6: Wrap up and Celebration Peace and joy comes when we embrace opportunities to forgive.

Small group leadership notes and workbook together in one book!