things happen in all relationships. It seems that the closer you get to someone, the greater the potential to hurt, hurt or disappoint them. is one of those catchy things about relationships that we wish weren’t true. These 7 best books on forgiveness in marriage will help you; you rebuild after being wounded.
The reality is that when you live with someone they see the good, the bad and the ugly. this often presents opportunities for offense.
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If you’ve been in a relationship for a while, you know what it’s like to be disappointed. this does not mean the end of the relationship. in fact, it can be the launching pad for a deeper and more fulfilling relationship.
How to bring a broken relationship back to health? Sorry.
forgiving is not easy. it is a skill that can be learned. and needs to be learned.
here is our list of the best books on forgiveness in marriage.
the 7 best books on forgiveness in marriage
These are not in any specific order, and each of them will help you navigate your emotions and find the strength to forgive.
#1 forgive and forget: heal the wounds we don’t deserve
author: louis smedes
forgive and forget is an inspiring step-by-step guide to forgiving your spouse for all the pain they caused you. This book will help you get on the road to a healthy and happy marriage.
#2 when the past won’t let you go: find the healing that helps you move on
author: norman wright
Regardless of whether you’ve endured a great trial or a variety of misfortunes, you can’t move any further when painful feelings go unresolved and relationships break down. regain hope for the future by leaving the past behind and living in the moment.
#3 the process of forgiveness: a little book about forgiving and letting go
author: lee baucom
dr. baucom is a trusted source for couples with marital problems. we review your marriage saving system to help couples understand how your program is a great alternative if counseling isn’t helping.
In this short book you will discover practical steps to let go of the things that keep you tied down. it also exposes some of the common myths about forgiveness that trap people in their past.
#4 total forgiveness
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author: r. t. kendall
Recently we were at a dinner with friends. one of the couples had recently listened to dr. Kendall speaks at a local church. he went on to speak on the subject of forgiveness. The wife commented: ‘Your message from him was the most profound teaching I have ever heard on the subject of forgiveness. It changed my way of seeing life.”
Those are powerful words.
r. t. kendall is a former pastor of westminister chapel in london (born in ashland, kentucky) he is a gifted communicator with a unique ability to distill difficult principles into practical steps and concepts.
In this book, he discusses how we are forgiven by God and how that affects the way we should live. the call of this book is: you must forgive them (those who hurt you). ‘Until you fully forgive them, you will be in chains. release them, and you will be freed.’
#5: satan’s bait
author: john bevere
This could be the most important book you’ve read this year. John Bevere is a minister who understands how brokenness and hurt can be a trap for our souls.
In this book, he explains how offenses are the main way the enemy catches us and holds us captive.
While offering practical advice, this book will help you understand why forgiveness is so vital to a healthy relationship.
#6 Radical Forgiveness: A Revolutionary Five-Stage Process for Healing Relationships
author: colin tipping
This is a practical guide to help you transform difficult emotions like anger, fear, and resentment into unconditional love, gratitude, and peace. he guides you step by step through the five stages to help you move from slavery to freedom.
#7 do yourself a favor – sorry
author: joyce meyer
What I like about Joyce Meyer is her hands-on approach to writing. She is interested in making the Bible applicable to everyday life. she in this book she talks about how anger is one of the most insidious emotions; and she presents practical ways to identify and treat it.
bonus book: forgive what you cannot forget
author: lysa terkeurst
lysa writes from experience. We’ve mentioned her books before, but this is a must-read if you’ve ever felt rejected and abandoned by those who are supposed to love you the most. she offers insight into the nature of inner wounding and practical encouragement to let go and reclaim your life.
why forgiveness is important
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Our series on forgiveness in marriage delves into why forgiveness is so vital to a healthy marriage.
First, forgiveness is important because we’ve all done things we regret. we want the acquittal of those things; many times we can only feel liberated when the other party forgives us.
Second, letting go is about being free. unforgiveness keeps us chained to the things that have hurt us. Only by letting them go can we live truly free.
what to do when you can’t forgive your spouse
Not really an option. forgiveness is about letting go. It’s not about getting off the hook.
When you finally realize the real reason you forgave your spouse, you’ll want to know how to finally let go.
These books are just a sample of the resources available to help you reclaim your life and stop letting the pain of your past control you. but they are great starting points for learning to forgive.
final thoughts on these important books on forgiveness
forgiveness is really not an option. not if you want to live a full life.unforgiveness should be seen as a thief, one that steals your joy, peace and satisfaction in life. When we begin to see it for what it is, we are better equipped to deal with it as an enemy to be killed, rather than a baby to be pampered.
These 8 books will help you discover the nature of the wounds that hurt you, how to identify destructive patterns in your life, and how to take steps to reclaim your life by leaving your past behind. here they are again:
- #1 forgive and forget: heal the wounds we don’t deserve
- #2 when the past won’t let you go: find the healing that helps you move on
- #3 the process of forgiveness: a little book about forgiving and letting go
- #4 total forgiveness
- #5: satan’s bait
- #6 Radical Forgiveness: A Revolutionary Five-Step Process for Healing Relationships
- #7 Do Yourself a Favor – Forgive
- Bonus Book: Forgive What You Can’t Forget
what’s next?
For more help creating the marriage you want and deserve, check out these resources:
the healthy marriage testif you want specific help for your marriage, or if you want to know your healthy marriage score, please complete the marriage test. you’ll get immediate access to suggestions on how to improve your relationship.
the toolkit for a healthy marriagebooks, courses, programs and tools designed to help you create the marriage of your dreams.
Five Easy Steps Marriage CourseMarriage doesn’t have to be complicated. In this 5-part miniseries, you’ll discover practical steps to redesign your marriage.
healthy marriage coursesour courses will help you build a strong marriage. each course is designed to meet a specific relationship need.
if you have serious marital problems, we recommend you start with ‘let’s save the marriage system‘ by lee baucom.
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