Feb 10: Work

"... By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return." Genesis 3: 19

So work was created as a result of the fall. Adam and Eve were told they had to work the land if they were going to survive. However, work is not all bad. Through work we have purpose, we can make a difference. Even the 'shelf replenishment officer' in Sainsbury's can step back and be proud of his / her work and know that what they have done to the best of their ability is something that cannot be taken away by anyone.

Feb 9: Boris Bikes!

Nothing deep today. Just me sharing my love of cycling anything and everything. That includes the Barclays Bike Hire Scheme or 'Boris Bikes' as I refer to them. They are heavy, highly geared, slow, not that comfortable to ride, but I love them. They are cheap, convenient, good exercise, and a handy way to get around. How cool is that?

Feb 8: Simplicity

"Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.Therefore, whoever takes the lowly position of this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me." Matthew 18:3 (NIV)

Sometimes we make things complicated. We can't believe it is as simple as it is. I am lucky to see God at work in others every day. It has to be God - you cannot make up the things I see and hear and the common factor is that people are turing to a higher power to heal and forgive.

Its often the people who have nothing or very little who I see change the most. I would probably see more change in my own life if it were not so comfortable. Fortunately it is comfortable relatively, and I am grateful every day for this.

Feb 7: ... and rest.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

So I'm a little tired today. So I only got the chance to take a photo quite late in the day. When I've sat down. When the work is done. When the balance between what is important and what is 'living the life' has taken more energy than you hoped. Still, I've got a few hours left of today...