Endorsements

"Anger and lack of forgiveness is epidemic among Christians. Robert Bowers has made a contribution to our understanding of the nature and consequences of this problem that should be read. We must recall that Jesus warned that we would experience torment of our souls if we did not address this problem and deal with bitterness and unforgiveness."

"People are increasingly aware of the many tragic effects of dysfunctional families. Drug abuse, alcoholism, divorce, neglect, rejection, sexual abuse, and condemnation are only a few of the problems that plague families today. Everybody in the family is deeply and profoundly affected by the destructive issues. I believe this book written by Dr. Bowers offers many solutions for these problems. This is a must read book."

"Dr. Bowers has put his years of counseling experience into fascinating case studies, compelling insights, and practical "how to" that really hits the bull’s eye. Here's a book that really works for the counselor or an individual needing guidance in healing through forgiveness."

"The book by Dr. Bowers on forgiveness contains practical principles from the Lord Jesus who commands to 'forgive others so that our Father in Heaven may forgive us our sins' (Mark 11:25).

Dr. Bowers however, does not leave us in the dark but leads us step by step through the process of forgiveness. He shows us how to free ourselves by freeing others. This enables us to experience a deeper demonstration of God’s salvation because it is a direct action on the truth of God’s Word. Acting on the truth is what sets us free. Jesus Himself said, 'If you hold to My teachings you are really My disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free' (John 8:31, 32; NIV). Dr. Bowers presents unto us the truth of forgiveness, that we may be free!"

"There are many books and messages about forgiveness but few that walk you through the, 'how to' process of forgiveness, and even fewer that teach us how to experience the results as quickly as I did. Many people, including myself, have used the 'mental method' of forgiveness, but the eight step process in this book has changed my life. When my Christian counselor led me through the process, I was instantly released from all hurt and emotional pain.

Five years ago, my beloved husband went to heaven. Shortly after that my son, because of extreme grief and misunderstanding, walked out of my life. He abandoned me. I tried different ways to restore our relationship, to no avail.

Some people may call it coincidence, but I called it an act of God, because within hours after I dealt with my bitterness and woundedness, as presented in chapter three, in this book, I saw positive results in our relationship. It was my son who initiated reconciliation. Restoration is in progress."

"FORGIVE?! Why should I forgive; I was only a child. Why would I want to forgive all those I trusted, but who hurt me? Why would I want to forgive all those in my life who abused me physically, sexually and emotionally? What about all those who shaped me and molded me into a bitter, angry, and defensive soul, why should I forgive them? And, forgive God? Why should I forgive God for letting all the abuse happen? Why would I want to forgive anyone? Well, I didn't want to forgive anyone and certainly didn't understand why it was necessary to forgive those who hurt me.

However, after I started counseling with Dr. Robert Bowers a year ago, he explained the necessity and importance of forgiveness. Forgiveness is what sets you free from the pain of your past. Forgiveness is what releases the anger, the bitterness, and hurt you feel. Forgiveness binds the enemy spirits. I had a lifetime of pent up anger, bitterness and hurt. However, as Dr. Bowers led me through the 8 steps of forgiveness contained in this book, I was able to release the anger, bitterness and hurt inside of me. I was able to be free from my past. I was able to truly forgive all those who hurt me, and actually pray for them, and bless them!

Forgiveness has now become a part of my lifestyle. I am now able to enjoy the love, joy, peace and all the good that God intended for me to have in my life. You can have it too.

The Lord has truly anointed Dr. Bowers with a powerful healing through forgiveness. If you have any unresolved forgiveness issues, please read this book and know that you can have the same freedom through the forgiveness process. You can live the life that God intended you to live! Choose to have victory over your past through forgiveness ~ then make forgiveness a part of your lifestyle. You will also find that forgiveness releases anointing and lots of blessings.

I praise the Lord for using Dr. Bowers and this book to help change my life!"

"Many people may believe they have forgiven a particular person, or forgiveness did not work when they really tried. However, when confronted by a pastor or a counselor like myself, they realize something was missing, because they did not receive healing; the pain and misery is still there. There are several reasons why this is so. This book will tell you what they are.

I believe that God has given Dr. Bowers a divine insight into what the Fullness of Forgiveness really means. It would benefit us all to learn and use these principles and procedures daily in all our relationships.

I have used this process of forgiveness with positive healing results in my own counseling ministry. A young boy I counseled had a verbally abusive mother, even to the point that his mother called him 'Satan's child'. His acting out was nothing more than what he believed was necessary for his survival. After a couple of visits, I lead him through Dr. Bower's process of forgiveness for his mother. He received emotional healing instantly and was set free from several demonic influences. His relationship with his mother improved drastically.

A friend of mine, who I work with in ministry, was estranged from her son for nearly five years after the death of her husband. The relationship is being restored after I lead her through this prayerful process of forgiveness.

In my own life, I received a physical healing after forgiving my oldest daughter for the pain she had caused me. There are many others who had been set free by implementing this process of forgiveness.

I recommend this book for everyone, especially for those who minister to others as a pastor or counselor. No one will be disappointed if they truly forgive those who have offended them.

I can’t emphasize enough the need for a life free of unforgiveness. Jesus took all for us on the cross. Keeping for ourselves what he paid for is stealing. The irony is that we are the ones that are robbing ourselves of the peace of God through unforgiveness.

This is not a self help book but a thorough step by step process of experiencing lasting freedom. Our Father God is asking us to help ourselves to as much freedom in Christ as we want, and in many cases knowing how to forgive is key. This book not only shows you how to forgive and be forgiven but is an awesome maintenance resource so that we never need to be bound by unforgiveness again. Thank you Dr. Bowers.