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Brown Sugar

But, Lord,
    I've always bought brown sugar
    in square boxes
    with brown letters on the box.

I saw the plastic bags of sugar in the grocery store yesterday.

I could tell by looking that this was a better way.  The
    strong, air-tight bags would keep the sugar soft and
    usable.

But, I've always bought brown sugar in boxes.
    And I reached for the box . . .

Now, back at home, I wonder why.

Lord, why are we . . .
    why am I? . . .
    so reluctant to change old ways?
    Some old ways are valid,
    but some need changing.

And I cling to square boxes with unthinking tenacity,
    just because I've always bought square boxes.

That is not reason enough.

Times have changed —and are changing,
    so fast it makes my head swim.

I am obligated to face my days intentionally!
    The container that brown sugar comes in is no
    great thing.

    But there are other, weightier matters
       that require rethinking — and perhaps revising.

    If I am going to live significantly,
        I must make my big decisions with purpose,
                                                                 with intention.

God — forgive my square boxes.

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