Power to Forgive

Pain, heartbreak, and disappointment. If you've been alive for longer than five minutes, then you've likely experienced this sad trio at some point, or probably, many points over the course of your life. We all respond differently to these experiences. For some of us pain, heartbreak, and disappointment make us so angry we burn inside with rage. For others, the feelings are not so fiery and manifest as a quiet- dare I say- polite resentment that gnaws in the stomach as you try to smile...
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Pain, heartbreak, and disappointment. If you've been alive for longer than five minutes, then you've likely experienced this sad trio at some point, or probably, many points over the course of your life. We all respond differently to these experiences. For some of us pain, heartbreak, and disappointment make us so angry we burn inside with rage. For others, the feelings are not so fiery and manifest as a quiet- dare I say- polite resentment that gnaws in the stomach as you try to smile away the pain. Bitterness is knocking at some of our doors, while it pitches a tent and sets up camp in the hearts of others. The pain of abandonment lives right at the surface of our beings as our souls ache for justice.

Many of us know that forgiveness is the balm for the wounds of our hearts, but knowing is sometimes a lot easier than doing. And In most cases, forgiveness is something that is much easier said than done. This is because, if we are to be honest, forgiveness is hard! Many have described feeling powerless in the face of bitterness, totally unable to defeat it even as it erodes their capacity for love and trust. Though we know about the goodness of forgiveness we still find ourselves unable to grant it. This leaves us with the question: Where is the power to forgive?

In this book, Daniel Addo writes that the answer is simple: The power to forgive is found in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The gospel is the message about how God sent His Son to die for those who had rebelled against Him so that they would be in an eternal relationship with Him. Daniel believes that by meditating and thinking deeply about this beautiful message, our hearts can receive the power to let go of our most difficult pains and forgive our most heinous offenders. What Jesus did for us is so powerful and captivating that it frees us from bitterness, enabling us to forgive, and propelling us towards reconciliation where possible.

In this book you will learn:

What forgiveness is

What forgiveness is not

The relationship between God's justice and forgiveness

The disciplines that make forgiveness easy

How the story of Jesus Christ helps us forgive others

And so much more.

Praise For Power To Forgive:

"With a compelling and captivating writing style, Daniel Addo approaches the complex topic of forgiveness with insight, honesty, and sensitivity. In Power to Forgive he offers practical and helpful guidance that is realistic about the challenges but hopeful about the possibilities. While he validates the difficulties inherent in the process of forgiving, he recognizes the significant therapeutic benefits it offers and toward that end provides a clear and hopeful path forward. I highly recommend Daniel's contribution to the body of work on this critical subject."

Bill Buker, DMin, PhD, LPC

Associate Dean and Professor of Professional Counseling

Graduate School of Theology & MinistryOral Roberts University