We have all been hurt and we all have someone we need to forgive. But sometimes it’s hard to let go of our hurt and anger in order to truly forgive and move on.
For the Amish, forgiving others in order to live at peace is woven into the very fabric of their faith. From daily annoyances to heartbreaking tragedy, they exhibit an incredible capacity for forgiveness that often baffles us. How do they do it? And how can we have the same attitude and ability to forgive?
Through true stories gathered from a variety of Amish communities, bestselling author Suzanne Woods Fisher shows you how the Amish are able to release their pain and desire for revenge, and live at peace with others. Her in-depth, personal research uncovers the astounding yet fundamental way the Amish can forgive anyone from the angry customer at the grocery store to the shooter at Nickel Mines. You’ll learn how to invite God into your story, apply lessons from the Amish to your own circumstances, and find the freedom that comes with true forgiveness.
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But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive your transgressions. – Matthew 6:15
Every life comes to a point where it seems impossible to forgive. Sometimes that forgiveness is meant for those who have hurt us. Sometimes we have trouble forgiving ourselves. I’ve struggled with both of these.
I really did get a lot out of reading this book. The stories inside range from the seemingly innocuous to the depth of dark pain; stories like honoring and yet protecting ourselves from difficult parental relationships, how refusing to forgive can impact our physical and mental health, and the process of grieving while still forgiving.
Suzanne tells these stories in a way that let you see the real, the humanity, and the honesty of the way the Amish approach life, and forgiveness in particular. I related to each one, even though our lives are very different.
I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in exploring the meaning and the benefits of the command to forgive.
You can purchase from Baker Publishing or Amazon. I hope you’ll check it out!
***I received a free copy of this book from the publisher, in return for an honest review. The opinions given here are my own.
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May God Bless You,
Shelly
such a needed topic! thank you for sharing this book with us!
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