Repentance Box

As we prepare for Easter... I wanted to do something a little different this year. Our traditions are pretty solid... you know - decorate eggs, Easter baskets, some scripture readings. But I was really longing for a little something more.

In an effort to make the most of this Easter season, our family has decided to try the Repentance Box. (The idea is NOT my own... I have seen them on many blogs recently.)

After all - Easter is what it's all about. It's our greatest reason to celebrate.

We have been forgiven.
We have been cleansed of our sin.
Jesus took our place on a cross.
The tomb is empty.

The Repentance Box is a way for us to confess our sins to the One who took the punishment that we deserved, but didn't have to suffer.

As a family, we will confess our sins by writing them on blank pieces of paper and will place them into the sealed box where they will not be seen by anyone. They will be our private confessions to God. Then... on Good Friday, we will burn the entire box and the contents as a visual reminder of the ultimate price that was paid for us. We will celebrate the freedom from slates wiped clean!

Here is our box...











































John 10:11, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep."

Finding JOY in the JOurneY,