As we approach advent, we wait in hope for the light of the world to come to us and abide with us. I encourage you to see the chinks of light breaking through the gloom and recognise them as God being active in our world and in our lives.

I wonder if you have ever had that feeling of oh no, here we go again!

As the days shorten take heart that God is with us, try to bloom where you have been planted knowing that God has “plans to give you hope and a future”.

Whatever our circumstances in these testing times, may we not forget the power of prayer. Let us keep our eyes open, be alert and see what God is doing.