Live wire hangs from the ceiling as all that was old has been removed and awaits the next phase of construction. It is messy, loud, distracting almost debilitating. Rough places will be smoothed, walls mended as the full renovation takes place. And so it is with me.
Materials lie all around as the workers make their way through the process and I find it all reflects my soul. There is so much to go, and many beautiful gifts God would like to bring, one being charity: love of others; a kind liberality and helpfulness especially towards the needy or suffering; a gift for public benevolent purposes; lenient judgement of others. Each plank might represent kindness, love, helpfulness, lack of judgement-all a gift for the public; God's purposes in the world surely include my contribution of kindness.
So this is my Lent: switching off selfishness and pride and judgement, literally taping off the old ways if need be, and reaching for mercy, kindness, love, helpfulness. The "live-wire" had to be capped to have the source of that power closed off. Could it be I need the same in my soul?
Is there anything old in you that needs to go?
Medicine from Sacred Scripture:
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience." Colossians 3:12
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