Forgiveness

This half term, our focus for collective worship is forgiveness.

It takes a strong person to say sorry, and an even stronger person to forgive. (Anon)

Forgiveness is a funny thing, it warms the heart and cools the sting. (William Arthur Ward)

As I walked out of 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. (Nelson Mandela)

When you forgive you don't change the past, but you do change the future. (Bernard Meltzer)

Have you ever found forgiving someone very hard to do? 

What do you think these words of wisdom mean? 

Why do you think Nelson Mandela's example of forgiveness has inspired so many people? 

Can you think of a time when the future has been changed by an act of forgiveness?