And My Slate Wiped Clean

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 If i'm going to live to be over 100 years old, You're going to have quite the plan for me, Lord...quite the mission.  "Many will say to Me in that day, 'Lord, Lord, have not we prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?'  And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness." ---[Matthew 7:22-23] The moment i put my trust in the Lord, all record of my sins will be erased and my slate wiped clean. 

Dear Lord, restrain me from my impulsiveness because it only gets my tires stuck in the mud and tires You to the point when You should ignore me. The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe." - [Proverbs 29:25] Watch out for Mr. In-Between.  My personal limits of working with my coworkers over the years.  As far back as 1986.  It only took one.  Then it spread like a cancerous growth for nearly 40 years.  Plus, i have to factor in the transportation issues, the long drives, the bus rides factored in and it's all very tiring.  Add in the frustration of the job, so much rubbish. 

i remember weeding Dad's garden, stooping over the pepper plants long enough to feel the tight pain in the lower back when i stood up, looking back to see how much progress i made, and it was only a few feet when it should've been a few yards.  i could live out, wear out, or burn out.  In good season should i not weary w will reap. - [Galatians 6:9]

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