When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me.

How does one know if she has forgiven? You tend to feel sorrow over the circumstance instead of rage you tend to feel sorry for the person rather than angry with him. You tend to have nothing left to say about it all.

How does one know if she has forgiven? You tend to feel sorrow over the circumstance instead of rage you tend to feel sorry for the person rather than angry with him. You tend to have nothing left to say about it all.

He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself for every man has need to be forgiven.

He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he must pass himself for every man has need to be forgiven.

People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on.

People can be more forgiving than you can imagine. But you have to forgive yourself. Let go of what's bitter and move on.

You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well.

You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well.

I can forgive but I cannot forget is only another way of saying I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a cancelled note – torn in two and burned up so that it never can be shown against one.

I can forgive but I cannot forget is only another way of saying I will not forgive. Forgiveness ought to be like a cancelled note – torn in two and burned up so that it never can be shown against one.