Thought for the day (Page 28)

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)

Help Grandma 2:

By the time you read this, my youngest granddaughter will have had her second birthday, but in September her elder sister celebrated her own birthday. As Grandmas do, when I gave her a present of Disney Lego, the little one had a small set of Duplo bath time Lego to unwrap. They had just returned…

Never too old to learn

Ever since I stopped growing, I have avoided buying boots and shoes. When it comes to walking boots my decision to venture into a shop was precipitated by the experience of wet feet, having worn out another pair. Until today that is! Looking ahead to a holiday in October and realising that there is precious…

Hearing from God

This thought was first published in August 2021 I found this piece from Geoffrey Rust pinned to our Church notice board today – I had used it once a while ago in a service at Knodishall and someone thought it was worth sharing. Having read it again I believe it is definitely worth sharing.  It certainly…

BURGLED?

A recent contribution about a lost purse reminded me of a BBC Radio programme from many years ago called, “Have a Go.” This was a hugely popular “people show” in which Wilfred Pickles (and his wife, Mabel) travelled around the country, turning up in village halls and asking ordinary folk up on stage to talk about…

Wind and rain

One morning a week or so ago I woke with a headache that despite paracetamol got worse as the morning progressed. It was a blustery day, with rain clouds scudding across the sky. Nevertheless, I decided what I needed to do was to go out for a walk and see if the wind could blow…

Great British Bake Off

All I seem to hear at the moment is how the entire nation is delighted to see Strictly back on our screens, personally, I have never been a dancer and never enjoyed events like the Chapel watchnight socials, particularly when one of the older ladies from the Church would drag me up and force me…

A secret world

My husband and I watched the first part of a programme about badgers. (Badgers: Their Secret World, C5 at 7pm Wed and Thur). I’m writing this on Thursday and I’m looking forward to watching the second part tonight. It’s the most amazing programme and gives you such an insight into the lives of these animals.…

That sinking feeling

It was a bright sunny morning late in August as I made my way to Aldi to do my weekly shop. I was counting my blessings as the sun warmed my shoulders and I looked forward to the long Bank Holiday weekend that stretched ahead of me. Nothing could spoil my happiness, or so I…

Restoration

Today’s reading from the Psalms is one of those that reflects on the restoration of the fortunes of the people, of Zion. Restoration is defined as the act or process of returning something to its earlier good condition or position, or to its owner. The picture depicts the cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, currently undergoing…

Perseverance

This thought was first published on 4th August 2021 Romans 5:4“Perseverance, character, and character, hope.”  Today I finished the ironing!  It had started as a small pile, just a few clothes. “Not worth getting the ironing board out for”, I thought.  A few more were added, but I never felt like doing it.  “It will…