This Lent has taken on a new and special meaning for Caroline and myself as we await our first child. Each of our morning readings on Sunday mornings have had a question like, ‘How long, O Lord?’ or a statement like, ‘As the watchmen wait for the morning, so I wait for you’. The theme of waiting for God’s timing is implicit in the Psalms. There is the assumption that there are good things for those who put their trust in God. But also, that we can’t know when God will bless us. This is true for Lent, and waiting for a baby. Waiting can still be a good thing!
Hopefully our little baby girl won’t be many days away – we look forward to introducing her to you all over the coming weeks.
With love,
Revd Roland Slade