Friday Reflection – 13th June 2025
Sandra’s Soliloquy
Hello dear friends
This week I started thinking about what to write and found myself singing an old song-
Lord how majestic You are
My eyes meet Your gaze and my burden is lifted
Your word is a lamp to my feet
Your hand swift to bless and Your banner a shield
You are my everything
You who made earth and sky and sea
All that You’ve placed inside of me
Calls out Your name
To You, I bow
The King who commands my every breath
The Man who has conquered sin and death
My Lord and my King
My everything
Feeling quite wiped out having enjoyed family excursions at the weekend and attending my Art group again, I was struggling with the idea of writing another Reflection. I want to share my faith and what God is doing and be an encouragement, and writing gives me that opportunity.
Going to an Open Day at Park Farm, Thorney last Saturday was a delight. The drive across the Fens always brings home to me how grateful I am to God for moving us here in 1992, and how much I love living here. I so enjoy seeing families out having fun and appreciate all the hard work that goes into these events and the enthusiasm of stall holders and volunteers. It was just a very slow wander around, seeing old tractors, all sorts of crafts, and foods and drinks, stopping for my daughter to chat with people (I have enough to do concentrating on walking with my walker and resting often, I just enjoy half listening) and being outside, in the countryside. Again.
We eventually found the livestock tent and were enthralled (well I was, and I’m sure my grandson was) seeing lambs, calves, baby goats, chicks and a duck. Hay bales were strategically placed for children to stand on and peer into the pens, and I took lots of photos. I even held a chick for the first time. God’s creations all around us, and the seasons of life on a farm. There were also many taps and paper towels to wash your hands as you came out, being replenished regularly. Everyone had a job to do and responsibilities.
And life continues, despite terrible things happening across the World and within families. Taking time out to enjoy such occasions as these, creating memories, is so important. I can remember a photo taken of my sister, and me with our Grandad, at a Kent County Show, when I was about 5. We were on a swing seat I think, with a stripey canopy. The photo obviously is black and white. My parents and grandparents, and later, an aunt took us on outings and picnics, to the seaside, the countryside and to famous sites in London, for which I am very grateful, and repeated with my children and grandchildren.
Father God
We thank you for our lives and the memories of times with family. We are grateful for the times we have, celebrating life and special occasions.
We remember and pray for the people across the World who do not have that security or opportunity. We pray for children within families that do not celebrate or have special times and for children who are not safe.
Lord, we thank you for those who work to bring safety to others, in war torn places and within communities and homes that are in a state of unrest.
We pray that World Leaders work for the good of the people; bringing education, health services, food and homes to the majority, especially the poorest.
We pray that all wars and violence would end. And we pray for all those affected by the plane crash in India on Thursday.
In Jesus’ Name we pray- Amen
Please share any prayer requests, or add concerns.
God Bless Everyone- Sandra x
Lord how Majestic You are- Stuart Townend
Lord how majestic You are (LYRICS)