Reading of the Law of God
Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is
honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live
peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath
of God, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord."
Romans 12.17-19
Confession of Sin
Our Father, when we are wronged it is so easy for us to
think in terms of defense and not peace, of asserting ourselves and not leaving
the matter to You. We are so quick to protect our ‘rights’. In this we sin, and
so often we fail to realize it. Forgive us. Change our hearts so that we might
become more like Jesus. Amen.
Declaration of Pardon
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the
truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive
us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1.8-9