HEALING RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH FORGIVENESS EXPERIENCING GOD’S GRACE FOR OURSELVES A GROUP STUDY PART 1This is the first book in a series of three which grew out of the desire and need for the material in the book of the same name (A Personal Study) to be put into a shorter format for study in various groups. We are involved in many relationships in our homes, churches, schools, workplaces, cities, and even social media. They can provide many blessings and benefits in our lives but when things go wrong they may cause great pain, heartache, and suffering. When a relationship breaks, how can it be restored? What should be said and done to repair the damage? Will you ever be able to heal from the wounds that might have occurred? The Lord’s answer is Yes! His divine blueprint is healing relationships through forgiveness. This will assist you in first asking God and then others for forgiveness. You will learn how to forgive yourself and others no matter how great the wrong. You will even discover how to gain the divine power necessary to refresh and restore every aspect of the relationship. Every chapter opens with a typical scenario in which the principle may be applied. A scriptural principle and biblical explanation is provided to guide you in your study. Then an ancient portrait is presented which demonstrates how Jesus, Peter, Paul, and others lived out these very principles. A modern portrait of a counseling session follows which details how the author was able to apply these critical principles in different circumstances. Each chapter concludes with a prayer to the Lord you may use. A workbook companion can also be purchased to guide your study. If you lead the group study, there is an instructor’s manual with additional notes and the workbook questions with suggested answers from the text. For a quick read there is an abridged edition (A Book Short) which can also be purchased. This book discusses topics such as confession of sin, repentance of sin, forgiveness by God, self-forgiveness, forgiveness of others, and accepting God’s forgiveness. This can involve spouses in marriage, partners in dating, parents and children, friends, neighbors, co-workers, fellow students, acquaintances, and strangers. You are given Scriptural principles backed by bible verses. You will find many concepts about forgiveness that can be used as quotes. May you find healing for your relationships as you read. Additional topics: This book is about healing relationships through forgiveness and experiencing God’s grace for ourselves which is part 1 of a group study, a book for a group on forgiveness, forgive me, to forgive in interpersonal relationships, and dating.