How to feel alone in a city of 9.5million
This is a quote from a friend in Elmsett when I sent her the attached photo.
It was a beautiful crisp sunny wintery day, the sort of weather I like. My husband and I met our son and his wife in Greenwich park, along with Bill the dog, of course. It was a Saturday and the park was busy, however once we got on pathways away from the Royal Observatory, we could (almost) feel alone and gaze at the view over the Thames towards the City are of London with its tall towers.
Sometimes we need to step out of the hustle and bustle of life, and to give thanks for the many blessings God has given us. The beauty that surrounds us in our everyday life. The skills of the people that help our lives function – architects who build ever more spectacular buildings, as well as the engineers who help to bring energy to our homes. (Greenwich power station is in the forefront of the photo). The men and women who keep us safe. (Bill had a close encounter with two police horses). The men and women who work on our transport system helping us to connect with friends and family. (All trains were running, and on time).
Jesus connected with ordinary people, with fishermen, and money men, with those on the street, and those in their homes. He also took time out on many occasions, to re-connect with the Father, and to rest and be still, to be alone in the storm on the sea, after speaking to a crowd of over 5000, and in the garden with friends.
Each time he was then able to find the strength to act in obedience to his Father.
You might be wondering what God’s will is for you. You might feel uncertain, ill-equipped.
Let us take time to feel alone amidst the crowd, and give thanks and praise to a God who is there with us, to Jesus who gave us the example, and the Holy Spirit who emboldens us to do his will.