A Forgiving Heart: Prayers for Blessing and Reconciliation (Hardcover)

by Lyn Klug (Editor) "Repentance has nothing to do with self-torment..." (more)
Key Phrases: Jesus Christ, Slosson Wuellner, South Africa (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Forgiveness and Prayer After betrayal, rejection or hurt, many people find the task of forgiveness almost impossible. In A Forgiving Heart, Prayers for Blessing and Reconciliation, Lyn Klug does not attempt to provide answers to some of the most vexing questions in the forgiveness process. (Why should I forgive? How will I know if I've truly forgiven someone or been forgiven? Are some things unforgivable?) What she does and does beautifully is offer a well-crafted collection of quotations and prayers about many different aspects of forgiveness, thereby stimulating readers' own thinking about these issues. Included are thoughts from the likes of Henri Nouwen, Frederick Buechner, Marianne Williamson, Thich Nhat Hanh, Saint Francis de Sales and C.S. Lewis. There are poetry and prayers from classic and contemporary works, loosely arranged by theme. Klug's lovely compilation will help many people on the difficult road to forgiveness.
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Product Description
In a world filled with hurt, forgiveness makes love possible.

Forgiveness is a process that may be painful but leads to freedom from guilt and resentment, opening the way to blessing and reconciliation. A Forgiving Heart lets readers know they are not alone. This collection of powerful prayers offers understanding and new perspectives, providing healing for our relationship with God, ourselves, family and friends, in our communities, and among nations. These prayers have been gathered from spiritual writers including C.S. Lewis, Mother Teresa, Henri Nouwen, and Desmond Tutu, as well as ordinary people who have struggled with offering and receiving forgiveness.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers (February 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806639970
• ISBN-13: 978-0806639970
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #280,201 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)