The Power of Forgiveness: Transform Your Life Forever

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  • 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
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  • @marysmith7765
    @marysmith7765 5 місяців тому +99

    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
    @scotcheeP 4 місяці тому +14

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

  • @OpalLeigh
    @OpalLeigh 4 місяці тому +11

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

  • @roxytana717
    @roxytana717 5 місяців тому +26

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

  • @l4raish3re
    @l4raish3re 4 місяці тому +14

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

  • @sheharyar77able
    @sheharyar77able 5 місяців тому +11

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

  • @littebig2360
    @littebig2360 4 місяці тому +6

    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
      @MayaJackson83 3 місяці тому

      Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉❤❤

    • @Hyunckel101
      @Hyunckel101 Місяць тому

      Yo, this is awesome, congrats.

  • @01vivrantthing
    @01vivrantthing 4 місяці тому +2

    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
    @yukka1098 Місяць тому

    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...

  • @yosoypatrick
    @yosoypatrick 4 місяці тому +5

    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
      @DadhowdoI  4 місяці тому +2

      I like that 🙏🏻

  • @morgana235
    @morgana235 5 місяців тому +5

    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
      @rgcazo 4 місяці тому +1

      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
      @morgana235 4 місяці тому

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

  • @SleepyGreyShark_
    @SleepyGreyShark_ 2 місяці тому

    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. 🙂

  • @heatherm4078
    @heatherm4078 4 місяці тому +5

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

  • @lolinani6134
    @lolinani6134 4 місяці тому +6

    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 ❤️

  • @KILLMEPLEASE724
    @KILLMEPLEASE724 4 місяці тому

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

  • @mariagil2170
    @mariagil2170 4 місяці тому +2

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

  • @thelmab.1516
    @thelmab.1516 5 місяців тому +4

    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...

  • @Oclotz
    @Oclotz 4 місяці тому

    my dad was never around, thank you! :(

  • @tenka__
    @tenka__ 4 місяці тому

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

  • @tuyetnhinguyen4793
    @tuyetnhinguyen4793 4 місяці тому +1

    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.

  • @Bellupina
    @Bellupina 4 місяці тому

    Long live Dad!

  • @magnolia365
    @magnolia365 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing your wisdom Daddy!!

  • @MaubyIsA_GoofyTherian
    @MaubyIsA_GoofyTherian 4 місяці тому

    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!

  • @EighteenCharacters
    @EighteenCharacters 4 місяці тому +1

    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.

  • @lissykreuer9671
    @lissykreuer9671 3 місяці тому

    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
      @DadhowdoI  3 місяці тому

      Glad you’re here. 🙏🏻

  • @J4VY3R1
    @J4VY3R1 4 місяці тому +2

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

  • @graptakular
    @graptakular 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @avaxmills5245
    @avaxmills5245 4 місяці тому

    Thank you dad

  • @billfreeman8964
    @billfreeman8964 2 місяці тому

    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
      @DadhowdoI  2 місяці тому

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

  • @lindseychamberlain8975
    @lindseychamberlain8975 4 місяці тому +2

    Hi,dad thank you for still making videos!!

  • @Speizy
    @Speizy 4 місяці тому

    god bless u too dad thanks !

  • @Lisaputrianggraeni
    @Lisaputrianggraeni 4 місяці тому

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

  • @itisatruesignofgrace
    @itisatruesignofgrace 5 місяців тому +2

    Christ loves you, the person reading this

  • @trytokillxd7379
    @trytokillxd7379 4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @Iris-vo5gd
    @Iris-vo5gd 4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @LuckyCharm777
    @LuckyCharm777 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for this wisdom. 🌸

  • @malone4735
    @malone4735 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks Dad ❤🙏🏽

  • @MayaJackson83
    @MayaJackson83 3 місяці тому

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

  • @ZahrulBalak
    @ZahrulBalak 5 місяців тому +3

    Thank you, Father

  • @CrazyChickenFarmer
    @CrazyChickenFarmer 5 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @keonr82
    @keonr82 4 місяці тому

    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.

  • @Stevii-Dee
    @Stevii-Dee 4 місяці тому

    I love you sir.

  • @JohnSmith0909
    @JohnSmith0909 5 місяців тому

    Thanks dad!

  • @annabeckman4386
    @annabeckman4386 5 місяців тому

    love wisdom wednesday!!!!

  • @eientakara
    @eientakara 5 місяців тому +3

    Thank you dad! ❤

  • @Pittsburghwriter
    @Pittsburghwriter 5 місяців тому

    I really needed to hear this today. 💜

  • @carlosmingeli
    @carlosmingeli 5 місяців тому

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

  • @DogeDaSlav
    @DogeDaSlav 5 місяців тому

    thank you for the inspiration dad

  • @thesignofthenine
    @thesignofthenine 4 місяці тому

    Thank you! I needed to hear this.

  • @flux3744
    @flux3744 4 місяці тому

    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 ❤️

  • @desireearsenault6512
    @desireearsenault6512 5 місяців тому

    Thanks dad

  • @bioonpoint2902
    @bioonpoint2902 5 місяців тому

    Thank you ❤❤❤❤

  • @KCC318
    @KCC318 4 місяці тому

    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!

  • @peavsicle1962
    @peavsicle1962 5 місяців тому +1

    Hey dad thanks for the instructions and inspiration

  • @sandatthebeach
    @sandatthebeach 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @billfreeman8964
    @billfreeman8964 2 місяці тому

    thanks for sharing this dad

  • @Nortic111
    @Nortic111 4 місяці тому

    And God bless you, sir!

  • @topeteperez
    @topeteperez 5 місяців тому

    Thank you dad, God Bless YOU!

  • @carlanthonydelosangeles7411
    @carlanthonydelosangeles7411 4 місяці тому

    Thank you.

  • @sarahhamlin634
    @sarahhamlin634 5 місяців тому

    God bless you too dad. Thanks 😊

  • @bimg103
    @bimg103 5 місяців тому

    Thank you dad ❤️😭

  • @Chibizu
    @Chibizu 5 місяців тому

    Thank you dad!

  • @hannahj222
    @hannahj222 5 місяців тому

    I'm crying. Thank you dad❤️

  • @linschannel2631
    @linschannel2631 4 місяці тому

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

  • @antonellac7892
    @antonellac7892 5 місяців тому

    Thank you Dad!

  • @norm5785
    @norm5785 5 місяців тому

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

  • @DisturbedBroski
    @DisturbedBroski 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @AbikiddXo
    @AbikiddXo 4 місяці тому

    I needed this 💕 thank you 😇

  • @masterchad79
    @masterchad79 5 місяців тому +1

    You're the best dad UA-cam ever had🥹🍷🗿

  • @izabellakovacs5188
    @izabellakovacs5188 4 місяці тому

    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. ❤

  • @headhunter6734
    @headhunter6734 4 місяці тому

    no enemies.

  • @user-dv3pd2gd9x
    @user-dv3pd2gd9x 5 місяців тому

    Your the best ❤.

  • @MrDancinKID
    @MrDancinKID 5 місяців тому

    Great reminders

  • @Nicolinax
    @Nicolinax 5 місяців тому

    Thank you

  • @joaquincualquiera
    @joaquincualquiera 4 місяці тому

    Best dad ever.

  • @sjrussell91
    @sjrussell91 Місяць тому

    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. ❤️‍🩹

  • @juliemackenzie1978
    @juliemackenzie1978 5 місяців тому

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

  • @bonnienichalson5151
    @bonnienichalson5151 4 місяці тому

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

  • @multiforum2737
    @multiforum2737 4 місяці тому

    That's a valuable words❤

  • @asteria4794
    @asteria4794 5 місяців тому

    Thanks Dad!

  • @bruhvistan9001
    @bruhvistan9001 5 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @JMPT
    @JMPT 4 місяці тому

    Fatherly Nice 🙏

  • @bobtheyoutuber239
    @bobtheyoutuber239 4 місяці тому

    Thx

  • @punchsaga4568
    @punchsaga4568 4 місяці тому

    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.

  • @abbym2063
    @abbym2063 4 місяці тому

    You're great

  • @kektimus
    @kektimus 5 місяців тому

    Define "forgiveness"

  • @seekhim9337
    @seekhim9337 5 місяців тому

    This. ❤

  • @tonitski
    @tonitski 4 місяці тому

    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

  • @RunicgaiiZynn_cte
    @RunicgaiiZynn_cte 4 місяці тому

    Ily😊

  • @user-dv3pd2gd9x
    @user-dv3pd2gd9x 5 місяців тому

    Thank you . Dad How do I❤

  • @kyr_aks
    @kyr_aks 4 місяці тому

    ı love you dad

  • @montsergirl
    @montsergirl 4 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @sherrypearl1776
    @sherrypearl1776 4 місяці тому

  • @zoogiedaly
    @zoogiedaly 5 місяців тому

    💙 🙏

  • @stickyandsweetie
    @stickyandsweetie 4 місяці тому

    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

  • @Lkfttgjtgjr
    @Lkfttgjtgjr 5 місяців тому +1

    First❤

  • @LavaStormGaming
    @LavaStormGaming 4 місяці тому

    💥💯💯🥶🥶🥶

  • @Kat-sb2vh
    @Kat-sb2vh 4 місяці тому

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

  • @themoonlight7162
    @themoonlight7162 5 місяців тому

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

    • @bethanydee1920
      @bethanydee1920 4 місяці тому

      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
    @bethanydee1920 4 місяці тому

    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.