The Power of Forgiveness: Transform Your Life Forever

The Power of Forgiveness:
Transform Your Life Forever
Life can only be understood backwards;
but it must be lived forwards.
Soren Kierkegaard
We can learn a lot from the past,
but we just can’t and must not “live” there.
If you’ve spent any time with me over the past few years, you know how important I believe forgiveness is to our mental health.
To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.
Lewis Smedes
Remember, Forgiveness includes not only forgiving someone else, but maybe even forgiving yourself.
It honestly seems a little strange how we often let the past which we can’t do anything about, affect way too much of our present and future, which we do actually have at least some control over.
We all have a limited time on this earth,
don’t waste YOUR time living in the past.
As Will Rogers said;
"Don't let yesterday take up too much of today."
I hope you have a great day!
God bless you

[@marysmith7765]

Hi Dad, thank you for your wise words. I’m probably older than you but you still feel like my dad. I hope that’s ok.

[@scotcheeP]

Thank you dad. I never have a dad to give me words of wisdom so.. thank you dad. Truly..

[@OpalLeigh]

Dad always knows what we need when we need it 🙊 he knew some of us are working on forgiveness.

[@roxytana717]

the mental health my dad never provided ❤❤ thanks for this

[@sheharyar77able]

Thank you, dad, it means a lot hearing this from someone like you.

[@l4raish3re]

oh my god growing up without a father figure present this channel as genuinely been so helpful and comforting

[@littebig2360]

Hi dad, I've been following you for a few years now, I want you to know that you helped me a lot, I'm using Google Translate because I'm from Brazil and I also want you to know that today I discovered that I'm going to be a father

[@MayaJackson83]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[@Hyunckel101]

Yo, this is awesome, congrats.

[@yosoypatrick]

Thank you my internet dad, similar to the wonderful Smedes quote that I hadn't heard before, I also like "Forgive others not because they deserve forgiveness, but because you deserve peace."

[@DadhowdoI]

I like that 🙏🏻

[@SleepyGreyShark_]

Thanks Dad. Yesterday, I almost gave up on being good, and almost forgot how to forgive because of this unbearable pain from the wound in my heart that somebody had created. But I saw this channel randomly and this one video catch my eyes. Thank you for your words, now I can finally, slowly, start to forgive my past and live my present to shape my future. 🙂

[@morgana235]

It's quite possibly the hardest thing for me. Not even forgiving others but forgiving myself. There are days id like to be just about, anyone else. I'm trying...

[@rgcazo]

Good that you're trying. Look at each day as a fresh beginning and with a positive attitude. Sounds silly, but it can make a big difference. Perspective is everything. It really is. Take care.

[@morgana235]

@@rgcazo ty so much! I really appreciate the kind words

[@01vivrantthing]

I hope you know what a difference you make in this world. My stepfather, who's been my dad since I'm 4 years old (I'm 40 now), has exhibited major cognitive decline over the last 15 months or so and decided to ghost me since January 3rd, only to break the silence this week with a letter that he wants no contact with me any longer. With a clean heart I can say, that unless this is dementia, I do not understand why, and even at 40 I feel angry, hurt and abandoned. I needed these exact words of wisdom from a Dad today. So thank you for doing what you do. 🙏🏼

[@yukka1098]

Thanks dad❤ I'm a widow from Russia. My hb has passed away 3 years ago. I know almost all the home stuff you show, but i like your wisdom😊 Yup, it's pretty hard to forgive some actions. But since he passed away I realised that now it's only my problem and only my choice - to forgive and live better and easier, or to keep that awful feelings in my heart and continue to feel sorrow...

[@heatherm4078]

Had a harder day today, thank you for your guidance and compassion! God is really using you! 💛

[@lolinani6134]

Im happy I found this channel because I wasn’t raised up with my dad so it really touches me to have someone like you on here thank you for all the guidance and compassion dad ❤️

[@mariagil2170]

You have no idea how much this meant to me. God bless you

[@thelmab.1516]

What a wonderful sentiment to share with everyone. Young adults may not fully grasp the meaning of today's lesson just yet, but as time passes, they will. Us older viewers hear you loud and clear. Forgiveness is so hard (depending on the transgression against us), but without it, we remain angry and bitter. We only have a finite time on this Earth, so why continue to be angry and unhappy. Thanks for the reminder...

[@tuyetnhinguyen4793]

Hi Dad, i just wanna say thank you for all the works you've done so far. I can't be more hopeful to know that we still have people as kind-hearted as you out there in this entire world. Please keep on doing this as you're helping so many kids to have a man that they can count on whenever they need dadvices! Thanks for all again.

[@EighteenCharacters]

I'm speechless. Good is where you take someone from a position of low and lift them up to a position of high. This has uplifted so massively.... and its only a 1 minute video.... I'm speechless to find the words of profound thanks I have for clicking on this. God bless you, kind sir.

[@J4VY3R1]

Just wanted to say you have helped me in lot of situations when I moved alone

[@Pouchynette]

I have never watched a video from you but i just wanted to say thank you for everyone youve helped or even been kinda a father figure to those with no father and i hope youll do well still!

[@MildlyFrustrated]

Thank you, Father

[@Iris-vo5gd]

You're amazing, thank you so much for doing what you do for the world ❤

[@lissykreuer9671]

Hi Dad from the Internet, I’ve just found you today and I think it’s a message from heaven, because I’m in such grief and a lot of anger this times, because I still can’t forgive my biological Father for not being a decent human to me, even tho my parents (sadly) never divorced and we still live together. I just needed to write it out, because I need to work on all that, so I can start to life live without such a burden. I’ll keep coming to this channel for sure, when I need a Dad or a reminder I’m not alone. Thank you for fixing hearts, you never broke❤❤

[@DadhowdoI]

Glad you’re here. 🙏🏻

[@malone4735]

Thanks Dad ❤🙏🏽

[@Bellupina]

Long live Dad!

[@eientakara]

Thank you dad! ❤

[@lindseychamberlain8975]

Hi,dad thank you for still making videos!!

[@Speizy]

god bless u too dad thanks !

[@flux3744]

The fact that you’re still doing this being a tear to my eye I remember how much your videos helped me when I was a teenager… you’ve stepped up more than anyone ever has… please never stop doing these videos ❤️

[@tenka__]

This is a powerful topic, thanks Dad for covering this.

[@trytokillxd7379]

Its cool that you Run this Channel for people Like us growing Up fatherless. ❤

[@avaxmills5245]

Thank you dad

[@billfreeman8964]

hi dad, thx for your message, come back and watched it again and again, i hope one day that I can forgive my mother, my bio-father, and my step-father, and forgive all the suffering that little kid experienced many years ago

[@DadhowdoI]

I hope you can get there 🙏🏻 There is freedom on the other side ❤️

[@nooneinparticular8888]

To be honest, youre a better dad than my own parent

[@graptakular]

It's a simple lesson, but one that can be tough for many, including myself. I hope to one day fully and truly embrace this lesson, but I admit I have some work to do still. Thank you for the reminder and inspiration.

[@Oclotz]

my dad was never around, thank you! :(

[@Stevii-Dee]

I love you sir.

[@magnolia365]

Thanks for sharing your wisdom Daddy!!

[@hannahj222]

I'm crying. Thank you dad❤️

[@LuckyCharm777]

Thank you for this wisdom. 🌸

[@Ntop33]

Thank you dad, God Bless YOU!

[@sarahhamlin634]

God bless you too dad. Thanks 😊

[@keonr82]

The woman I trusted for the past seven years tore me to shreds a few weeks ago. I want to forgive her but I can’t.

[@linschannel2631]

Thank you, you're a Great man in the world.

[@CrazyChickenFarmer]

Forgiveness does not mean that you have give the perpetrator another chance to wrong you. Forgive & forget, forgive the person and forget the person. Forgiveness is about letting go for your own sake, not for the perpetrator's.

[@annabeckman4386]

love wisdom wednesday!!!!

[@Pittsburghwriter]

I really needed to hear this today. 💜

[@thesignofthenine]

Thank you! I needed to hear this.

[@DisturbedBroski]

I try to live by the idea that if holding onto something only brings hurt and anger just let it go. Holding onto those feelings will only hurt yourself in the long run.

[@peavsicle1962]

Hey dad thanks for the instructions and inspiration

[@itisatruesignofgrace]

Christ loves you, the person reading this

[@JohnSmith0909]

Thanks dad!

[@Lisaputrianggraeni]

Hi Dad, i dont have Dad since i was kid... Thank you for any edvice that you share on your youtube channel...

[@sandatthebeach]

Thank you for your words of wisdom. I'm currently struggling to forgive someone who turned me and my family's life upside down and has no remorse whatsoever.

[@MayaJackson83]

Hey dad !! I just seen you in my google search, an I had to stop by and say THANK YOU !! ❤❤❤oh where is mom 🤭🙏🏾❤️

[@desireearsenault6512]

Thanks dad

[@DogeDaSlav]

thank you for the inspiration dad

[@bioonpoint2902]

Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@norm5785]

Thank you for sharing this with us today. Everyone stay safe, warm, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

[@bimg103]

Thank you dad ❤️😭

[@Nortic111]

And God bless you, sir!

[@carlanthonydelosangeles7411]

Thank you.

[@AbikiddXo]

I needed this 💕 thank you 😇

[@carlosmingeli]

Oh my dad! I really like this channel!!!

[@joaquincualquiera]

Best dad ever.

[@multiforum2737]

That's a valuable words❤

[@KCC318]

All I have to say is...Shucks, where were you when I was growing up? I never had a dad or anybody to even guide me through life, so I'm glad I stumbled across your channel. I look forward to future videos!

[@bonnienichalson5151]

Thank You for Your timely wisdom I was in need of a little wisdom today 🥳👍❤️☁️☺️👍

[@antonellac7892]

Thank you Dad!

[@Nicolinax]

Thank you

[@Chibizu]

Thank you dad!

[@izabellakovacs5188]

Hello I just want to tell you that you're amazing 👏 This channel was a very good idea, and I wish you all the best in your life. ❤

[@juliemackenzie1978]

Hi Dad! Great quote! Thank you for sharing this video with us. 👍🇨🇦😊

[@user-dv3pd2gd9x]

Your the best ❤.

[@headhunter6734]

no enemies.

[@billfreeman8964]

thanks for sharing this dad

[@bruhvistan9001]

Thanks

[@MrDancinKID]

Great reminders

[@seekhim9337]

This. ❤

[@asteriarawr]

Thanks Dad!

[@punchsaga4568]

Hi Dad, i can't explain it but its almost like you're speaking wisdom into my brain itself. and Dad can you please make a video or give me advice on how to court a girl I've been wanting to know for so long now, I really really want to give this girl the world.

[@bobtheyoutuber239]

Thx

[@kektimus]

Define "forgiveness"

[@JMPT]

Fatherly Nice 🙏

[@tonitski]

my father is mostly absent in my life because of work,so he's never able to guide me whenever i feel lost,i don't even know if he can do that.whatever i don't care anymore

[@kyr_aks]

ı love you dad

[@montsergirl]

❤❤❤

[@abbym2063]

You're great

[@user-dv3pd2gd9x]

Thank you . Dad How do I❤

[@zoogiedaly]

💙 🙏

[@sherrypearl1776]

❤

[@Kat-sb2vh]

Hey! So the handle on my toilet keeps leaking when flushed and I'm not sure where the problem is. Can you help me!?

[@stickyandsweetie]

Hello and thanks for this channel . A mum here..my son talks to me with no respect often and other single mums with boys say its because there's no father figure.😢 any advice (many other sad problems too) he's been suicidal also

[@RunicgaiiZynn_cte]

Ily😊

[@LavaStormGaming]

💥💯💯🥶🥶🥶

[@slader-13]

First❤

[@themoonlight7162]

My question is not IF we should forgive, but HOW to forgive??

[@bethanydee1920]

Maybe you can use this tip from something that worked for me when I was having the hardest time forgiving someone. I prayed 3 days a prayer asking God to give them what I most wanted for myself in my walk with Him and I tried to mean it in my heart as much as I could each time. I made sure to pray for different things each day and each day I could mean it in my heart a little more and felt relief from the anger a little more. The 3rd day I could mean it totally and not only felt total release from the anger but also a most powerful outpouring of love from God for me that I'll never forget. Years later when I think of the thing that made me so angry I can barely remember it happened much less be angry.

[@bethanydee1920]

I wonder if you realize that to some of us older single women you're not a teaching dad but a good son. And I don't mind being called one of the kids in the least.

[@sjrussell91]

Hi Dad, there’s a John Green quote from Looking for Alaska that is one of my favourites: the only way out of the labyrinth of suffering is to forgive. ❤️‍🩹

[@Rafoz_03]

You're the best dad KZbin ever had🥹🍷🗿