Some will remember from previous posts (for example The power of Hope) that learning to trust God through the storms of life has been a significant area of learning for me over the past few years. Its also got me thinking about one of my favourite chapters in the Bible which addresses the subject of strength amidst weakness. Its definitely not been easy getting out of bed in the mornings! I am not sure whether it was just holiday blues, a belated response to disappointments in ministry, disappointment springing from a seemingly unproductive week or just the challenges associated with transition but what an encouragement it was to think that even a bad week has no impact on my status as a dearly loved ‘child of God’.

“ If you are a child of God, you don’t lose your status if you have a bad week.” Tim KellerĪ few days ago I shared this quote on social media I don’t know about you but following our holiday in the Lake District it has been a bit of a challenge to adjust back to work and everyday family life in Southampton.

Jars of clay who we are instead