Familiar Faces

O Lord,
This morning, driving into work
Old Resentments popped up
Past Wrongs showed up too
Then there was Burning Jealousy
followed by Self-Righteous Anger.
It was a full car.

Why all this?
Can I see them off?  Get them out
What do I need to do?

Shout
Stomp
Complain
Cry
Howl
Demand

Then there is Misunderstood--My Nemesis!

If only they knew!
If I could just get them to do what I want.


What would I do if I were free of these old grudges, persistent fears, same old insecurities?
Free of this company
Whom would I invite?  (would they come?)

Lord, help me make room for some new companions.

Amen




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