March 27, 2023

“If you, Lord, were to note what is done amiss, O Lord, who could stand?” (Psalm 130: 2)

Are you around someone who is always looking for what you are doing wrong? Hard to let your hair down. Or maybe you are lucky enough to be with someone with whom you can do no wrong. Freedom and creativity ensue.

Judgment kills, but love creates. Through Christ’s blood, the Lord does not note what is done amiss.

“Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.” (Fifth Sunday in Lent – BCP)