Forgiveness

Recently we became aware of a marital indiscretion in our church that required forgiveness on many fronts: The aggrieved parties, employer and co-workers and the concentric-far reaching circles of associates, friends and members. My bible study participated in the following exercise and it may be helpful if you require forgiveness or have been called to forgive.

Acquire RED Paper and Envelopes (readily available at a scrapbook store)
List the items that you need to be forgiven for and those which you need to forgive others on the RED paper, using one paper for yourself and a separate one for each person you need to forgive. Be specific and detailed-no one else is going to see these. Get out all your hurt, anxiety and bitterness and record it on the paper
Place the paper(s) in the RED envelope
Seal the envelope.
Place the envelope in a prominent place or in your bible
Every time you feel compelled to pick up your guilt remember that the (red) BLOOD of JESUS CHRIST has covered those sins and you are forviven. Likewise when you begin to feel hurt or angry, bitter or resentful ask the Holy Spirit to help you forgive those who have wronged you as you have been forgiven. Do this as often as you see the RED envelope until you have a peace which passes all understanding. Repeat as necessary.