Forgiveness within Community

Our church has been doing a series of sermons on Community this fall. It's been a very good series in learning how we should be with one another. Today was specifically about forgiveness within our community. I found myself thinking I am not really as good at forgiving as I was giving myself credit to be. There really is always room for growth. It was said that we really do have to look at the little things. The pastor gave a few examples of how with words just one letter difference in a word can completely change its meaning as in Wandering the Desert vs. Wandering the Dessert. So, little things can make a big difference. I think its the little things that I have not been so forgiving about like the slow driver on I-25 doing 55 mph in a 75mph zone. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhnoying!But if I am to grow with my forgiving I have to let got of those little things and work on it being completely who I am. Freely given, unceasing and untiring forgiveness for everyone. I really like the scripture that was used for this sermon. Colossians 3:12-17 I especially like the clothing ourselves part as I thought I could put this into action by thinking of each item of clothing I put on each day as part of the virtues of a forgiving Christian. So, my shirt can be compassion, my pants kindness, humility, my underwear, my gentleness the next layer over my shirt like a vest or jacket and patience can be my socks and shoes. My jewelry can be the love that binds these all together. So, I will type this scripture up and put it in my closet so I can pray each day as I dress about clothing myself as one of God's chosen.