Every day we post a Thought for the day written by someone within the circuit. Some are very light hearted and some are very deep theologically with all bases between covered.
We hope these will encourage, uplift and make you reflect but most of all we hope you enjoy reading these small daily snippets and take some inspiration on your daily journey
“I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go” (Genesis 28:15)
Thought of the day – Thursday 6th August 2020 I’m not sure where you’re finding hope, optimism and positivity in the current crisis, but sometimes it can be found in the most unlikely places. In the book of Joshua in the Bible, there’s a story about a man called Achan. In his story, there’s a…
Thought for the day – Wednesday 5th August 2020 There was an article in the Daily Telegraph about a month ago about balancing each day. It said that there was almost nothing more calming than creating a balance when you plan your daily activities. Life will then seem more purposeful and organised. Balance is created…
Thought for the day – Tuesday 4th August 2020 Whilst away visiting family (most importantly our Grandson!) I went out for a run. The pavements in the part of Liverpool they live are not very well maintained. Despite concentrating on where my feet fell I took a rather nasty tumble and have ended up with…
Thought for the day – Monday 3rd August 2020 This Thought for the day is based on a Liturgy written by Revd Michaela Youngson, past President of Conference and Chair of the London District. (It can be found on the back of the opening letter of this Summer Connexion magazine.) The photo accompanying the liturgy…
Thought for the day – Sunday 2nd August 2020 One of the tasks we are keen to establish in the Ipswich Methodist Circuit is a virtual Church. One of the new skills that the Coronavirus experience has taught us is that the generation, often missing from our traditional Church services are engaging with us through…
Thought for the day – Saturday 1st August 2020 Recently our rabbit was due her annual vaccinations. She does not like being picked up, so I started early to get her into her carrier. The first time she squirmed out of my grasp. The second time she ran to the back of the hutch where…
Thought for the day – Friday 31st July 2020 There is a poster on the wall our study that says “Dear God as I’m the littlest in the gang canyou stop everybody else growing until I catch up” Those of you who know me will know why I like it. Having said that, over recent…
Thought for the day – Thursday 30th July 2020 Recently I made a trip to the recycling centre ( formerly known as “the tip”). I had a long, long wait – it seems as though everyone has been using the time of lockdown to clear out their cupboards and garages! While I waited, I marvelled…
Thought for the day – Wednesday 29th July 2020 In the latest Connexion magazine Rev. Peter Barnett reflects on St Paul’s shipwreck experience inActs 27:13 – 28:10 and how it relates to our experience in the current pandemic. St Paul could see the sailors were physically and mentally exhausted having risked their lives to save…
Thought of the day – Tuesday 28th July 2020 My wife and I have recently started watching an afternoon TV quiz programme called Impossible. The host asks a question and three possible answers are presented; one is correct, one is wrong but could be correct and the third is a totally impossible answer. If a…