Forgiving What You Can't Forget with The Forgiveness Journal

by Lysa TerKeurst

Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You deserve to stop suffering because of what other people have done to you. Lysa TerKeurst has wrestled through this journey. But in surprising ways, she's discovered it is possible to heal and move forward even when you feel like forgiveness is impossible because those who hurt you aren’t willing to make things right. Even more importantly, she’s discovered how to exchange all that bound up resentment for life-giving peace and freedom. With this exclusive Forgiveness bundle (which includes Forgiving What You Can’t Forget and its companion The Forgiveness Journal), you’ll not only learn from Lysa on how she walked this out personally, but also be equipped with practical ways to implement these teachings in your own life. In Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, Lysa will help In The Forgiveness Journal, Lysa Don’t miss out on this opportunity to let go of bitterness, work through resentment, and take the necessary steps toward healing with these two crucial resources. Forgiveness is not only possible but it is the very key that will unlock a beautiful future awaiting you that starts right now.

Genres: Self Help, Christian, Nonfiction, Christian Non Fiction, Journaling, Christianity, Marriage

256 pages, Hardcover

Published November 30, 2020

About the author

Lysa TerKeurst is President and Chief Visionary Officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries. She is also an 8x New York Times’ bestselling author of I Want to Trust You, but I Don't, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way, Uninvited and more. Her devotional Embraced won the ECPA book of the year for 2019. Lysa was also recently awarded the Champions of Faith Author Award and has appeared on the Today Show many times as one of the leading voices in the Christian community.

Each year, Lysa is a featured keynote presenter at events all across North America and online, including the Global Leadership Network. She also tours state-to-state regularly with TPR. She has a passion for equipping women to share their stories for God’s glory through Proverbs 31 Ministries’ annual She Speaks Conference and her writer training program called COMPEL Pro. Connect with Lysa on social media @lysaterkeurst or at lysaterkeurst.com.

Reviews

[Finn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was gifted this journal over the Christmas holiday this past year in an attempt to help me deal with some pretty serious issues regarding my family. While I am not a Christian, I went into this journal with an open mind, and I ended up taking away a few helpful coping mechanisms from it. I appreciate what this journal has done for me, however, I do wish it was set up in a manner that was less "preach-y". I recognize that some may benefit from that, but I believe there is a way to discuss faith and the Bible without shoving it down someone's throat. This journal, unfortunately took the approach of throat shoving, and it just wasn't needed.

[Vivian Barrett · Rating 5 out of 5]

a beautiful companion to TerKeurst's book, "Forgiving What You Can't Forget" that helps you dive deeper in your past hurts, make peace with your life, and trust God during the painful process of forgiveness

[Reta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This journal and the accompanying book popped out to me at a critical time in my life. I needed to have the conversations with myself and with others that are outlined in this book. In addition to providing healing and suggestions for past trauma, this book and the journal walked me through months of a different traumatic situation in ways that prevented new wounds from forming. I would recommend this journal and book to anyone.

[Kim Harms · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought the written content of this book/journal was super. Definitely helpful for people working toward forgiveness. I would have given it 5 stars, but I thought it was really weird that there were so many photos of Lysa in the book. I think she is a gifted writer and speaker, but I found the photos distracting. I also think it would have been easier to use as a journal if it had been spiral bound as opposed to a hardcover book. It would have been much easier to write in.

[Angel C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This journal is the companion to "Forgiving What You Can't Forget". I would 100% recommend that anyone reading the book do this journal along with it. I feel it really deepened my experience & made me get to the bottom of some issues. It is filled with practical exercises/prompts. The layout is beautiful! I found this to be really helpful & plan to redo it sometime!

[Annie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I got this as a companion to "Forgiving What You Can't Forget" by Lysa TerKeurst. While it definitely gave you some action to take after reading a chapter in Forgiving What You Can't Forget, I didn't find this overwhelmingly helpful. It gave a few questions, quotes from the chapter, and scripture. Some of the questions felt redundant and vague and I wish I would have just gotten the book instead of the journal as well. It was just...meh. However, I am wondering if this journal could be helpful to someone without reading "Forgiving What You Can't Forget". I think it might be!

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommended for waking through hard times!

I highly recommend reading the book and this journal separately because they both have rich content that allows them to stand-alone. I got just as much wisdom and healing from the journal as a I did from the book. I worked through the journal a few months after reading the book and I’m confident that it reenforced all that I’ve been learning about forgiveness. I’ll be recommending this book to everyone that I can for years to come!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this as a companion to Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That's Beautiful Again. It takes what is taught in the book and acts as a guide as you apply it to your specific situation.

[chelso presto · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you’re going to read “forgiving what you can’t forget” and want to get the most out of it that you can, the I highly recommend doing this journal alongside the book. I’ll admit it’s not “fun” but it’s worthwhile work. I probably wouldn’t have gotten near as much from the book without this journal.

[Brandi Hardison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This journal is a companion to the Forgiving What You Cant Forget book. It’s goes chapter by chapter so after you read one chapter in the book, you go to the journal to take a deeper dive. I feel like it gave me a better grasp on the book and helped me look even further into myself. I really enjoyed it and feel like it’s a great buy to go along with the book.

[Ashlei Kretz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this more than the book. There were some good concepts here to think about and I’m a journal fan so this format worked better for me than the book.

Even though I agreed with some of it and not all of it that’s okay because it gave me the space to be quiet, pray, and reflect on important concepts. I appreciated that

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This resource is fabulous! I love how it brought to life all that I read in Forgiving What You Can't Forget. It opened doors into the pain of situations I have had buried for years. It showed ways of looking at these situations to let them no longer have control over my life.

[Chandra Boulden · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have always wanted to journal, but then when I do it I get intimated. This was easy, answer questions and then elaborate. But was deep and insightful a wonderful balance that helped me circle back around after completing the study and book.

[Amanda Pierson · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first, I wasn’t going to do the journal to accompany the book. I’m so glad I did! It gave me opportunities and a space to work and deal with the things God was doing in me while reading this book. I would definitely recommend the journal if you are reading this book independently.

[Candy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh man. This was such a good addition to reading the book that goes along with it! There are so many people I can think of that need to go through this! Do yourself a favor and get the book and this journal!!!

[Rylee Frey · Rating 3 out of 5]

super good book but it was kinda repetitive with the activities and how she wanted you to think. overall it was a good activity book and got me thinking about Gods perspective and how he’d want me to forgive others.

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intense interaction with companion book to reflect on application. She has a neat way of diagramming scriptures esp those “hard to obey” ones. I appreciate her vulnerability and humility in writing this.

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect companion to the book by the same title. Love it. Another heart need.

[Sarah Gunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every person at some point needs to go through this journal/workbook. It is life changing!

[Kate Mixon · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was therapy. buy it please.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

The BEST companion for the book!

[Candi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredibly helpful resource to go with Forgiving What You Can't Forget!

[Christy Camp Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great journal to compliment the "Forgiving What You Can't Forget" book. Was extremely helpful by allowing me to put my thoughts on paper.

[Katie Axelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how practical this workbook is. Definitely one I’ll be referencing again. It goes best with the book Forgiving What You Can’t Forget.

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Christian healing book. This book wasn't written in the psychology nor theology format, the book was written from the author own experiences on how to release forgiveness.

[Vickie Bowen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is by far one of the most practical tools I have used to work through the issue of forgiveness. I highly recommend doing the journal with the book. Life impacting!

[Neill W Barrow]

No

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful. You could do it without the main book but it is meant to go with the book. Also beneficial fie quick refreshers when needed.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.3

[Tia Waisner · Rating 3 out of 5]

This journal/book is a companion to Forgiving What You Can't Forget. It's a great book to help work out forgiveness issues in life.