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Blow away in the wind

Friday, March 6, 2009

Matthew 5:20-21
Jesus speaks: "I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven. You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment."

Psalm 130:3-5
If you, O Lord, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? But with you there is forgiveness ... I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.

Today is the 5,961st day I've worked as a district manager for the News Gazette. And it's the last day.

I think about the times I've been angry with my brothers during those days. Countless. There's one letter in my employee file written by my supervisor who was not happy with my anger toward her that particular day.

She forgave me. We got along pretty well after that. The record of that day, though, sits quietly like a time bomb alongside the evaluations, the commendations, the critiques and the pay records of 16-plus years. It could always have been used to hurt my future, if anyone had it in for me.

I guess they didn't. I made it out the other end of those years, and the folks I work with are sending me off with a potluck party and lots of good wishes. As Margaret said, I won't be retiring from anywhere else, so I'd better enjoy this day.

God's eraser, and his reminders of that remarkable facility of his to forget, let me look forward to new days and new joy. He keeps no record of wrongs. He brushes my sins away, and they fly away on the breeze. I am free.

My soul waits for you, Lord, more than watchmen wait for the morning. I put my hope in you, for you bring me unfailing love and full redemption.

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Blow away in the wind

Friday, March 6, 2009