“A life lived without forgiveness is a prison.” ForgivenessForgivingPrisonNot Forgiving Author:William Arthur Ward
“As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison.” IfsInspirationalStillsInspirationBehindsDoorsAcceptanceForgivenessHatredPrisonGatesBitternessLong Walk To FreedomAnger And ForgivenessPrison BarsWalking Out The Door Author:Nelson Mandela
“The most miserable prison in the world is the prison we make for ourselves when we refuse to show mercy. Our thoughts become shackled, our emotions are chained, the will is almost paralyzed. But when we show mercy, all of these bonds are broken, and we enter into a joyful liberty that frees us to share God's love with others.” WorldShowsEmotionLibertyShareBrokenForgivenessMercyPrisonRefuseMiserableJoyfulShow MeOur ThoughtsGod's LoveParalyzedChained Author:Warren W. Wiersbe
“The Past: Our cradle, not our prison; there is danger as well as appeal in its glamour. The past is for inspiration, not imitation, for continuation, not repetition.” LifeWellsInspirationPastMemoriesHistoryDangerForgivenessPrisonAppealsImitationRemembranceRepetitionGlamourCradleContinuation Book:The Voice of Jerusalem Source: The Voice of Jerusalem
“You must forgive the people who hurt you so you can get out of prison. You'll never be free until you do. Let go of hose wrongs they've done to you. Get that bitterness out of your life. That's the only way you're going to truly be free. You will be amazed at what can happen in your life when you release all that poison.” PeopleWayDoneHappensHurtLetting GoForgivenessForgivingPrisonReleasePoisonBitternessAmazed Author:Joel Osteen
“Forgiveness is for yourself because it frees you. It lets you out of that prison you put yourself in.” ForgivenessForgivingPrisonForgive Yourself Author:Louise Hay
“Imagine the thoughts of serial killer and mutilator Jeffrey Dahmer when he ended up in prison. He felt great remorse, which he confessed on several occasions. He had ruined his life beyond repair. If Wisconsin had the death penalty, he would have earned it. Who could he turn to except God? Certainly no human would hear the cries of his heart and believe the depth of his sorrow. Only God could.” GodSufferingFaithChristianityForgivenessPrisonConversionRemorseJeffrey Dahmer Book:Dark Journey Deep Grace: Jeffrey Dahmer's Story of Faith Source: Dark Journey Deep Grace: Jeffrey Dahmer's Story of Faith
“Whatever burden it is that you’re carrying and whatever prison it is that you’ve been carrying it around in, God is the ultimate burden-bearer, master prison-breaker, and ingenious author of a future where neither exist.” GodGraceForgivenessMercyShameSalvationPrisonGuiltBurdenRedemption Author:Craig D. Lounsbrough