Be Reconciled

Jesus said, “You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, ‘You shall not murder’; and ‘whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, ‘You fool,’ you will be liable to the hell of fire. So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are on the way to court with him, or your accuser may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. Truly I tell you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny.” Matthew 5:21-26 

Be Reconciled

The pain we carry daily
a huge load of anger, guilt
the burdens of disconnection
the lived reality of isolation.

Being human we are broken
being alive we can change
turning around, forgiving
asking forgiveness, a daily walk.

Our brokenness is invitation
our common humanity a gift
the flaws that we criticize
become our greatest salvation.

They do not want to hurt
we do not want to carry shame
let us first turn from the altar
seeking the arms of our neighbor.