Forgiveness....BY Matthew West

Forgiveness….BY Matthew West

“It’s the hardest thing to give away

The last thing on your mind today
It always goes to those who don’t deserve….”

Forgiveness…it’s the hardest thing to give…the hardest thing to ask for.  Matthew West has compiled stories from Everyman to help guide the reader along the road to forgiveness.  Written in such a way to bring in the most hardened heart, West gives guidance to those seeking forgiveness.  With sections titled “Forgiving Others,” “Asking for Forgiveness,” “Forgiving Yourself,” and “Embracing God’s Forgiveness,” all areas of forgiveness are addressed. 

Bringing his songwriter’s skill to the pages of this book, Christian songwriter, Matthew West beautifully takes the words of others, along with faith-based instruction and, in doing so, has put together a book full of advice and guidance for those struggling with the concept of forgiveness.  The stories are short, easy-to-read and can be read as a little pick-me-up or devoured in one setting. 

The hardcover version of the book is beautiful to look at, hold and read.  It is not “just” a book, but, a work of art.  The stories by strangers who have had their own struggles with forgiveness are touching and inspiring, urging one to continue on the path seeking or giving the forgiveness needed.