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
Blessed is the one
whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man
against whom the LORD counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no
deceit. I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said,
"I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and you forgave the
iniquity of my sin. Psalm 32.1-2,5
May God our Father
forgive us our sins, and bring us to the fellowship of his table with his
saints for ever.
The Book of Common Prayer