Gary Neal Hansen > Quotes

“Forgiveness is not pretending that no harm has been done—that is denial. Nor does it mean the painful feelings all melt away—that is healing, which may come much later. Forgiveness is when you have been harmed, but you actively, prayerfully lift the sentence and decide not to exercise your right to prosecute or avenge.”
― Gary Neal Hansen, Kneeling with Giants: Learning to Pray with History's Best Teachers