I started so well. I expect you did too. January I mean. The new term. Full of cheese, chocolate and sleep, we launch into the new year forgetting that the lethargy we felt before Christmas will return.
But then term really gets going, a couple of weeks in, and going for a run becomes the last thing I want to do. A bad night’s sleep and my bible reading seems to need too much energy and motivation to tackle. My plans to blog every night disappear as ideas are squeezed out of my head by family admin.
So tonight is a good night to remember to Do the Next Thing. The next blog post, the next bit of exercise, the next load of laundry, the next bible reading. I need to remember that the two week pause doesn’t mean that I can’t do the Next Thing today. I can read my bible again today, even if there’s been a hiatus. I can write something again, even if it’s just writing about not writing.
And, remembering the God of grace who knows my failures and struggles, and the forgiveness that he offers for those who make a mess of life, and especially of resolutions, tomorrow I’ll set my mind on Doing the Next Thing.
The Vicar's Wife 
Thank you! This popped up in my inbox exactly when I needed to hear this. God has used your honesty to encourage me greatly.
And you’ve encouraged me back: thank you so much for commenting!
I think you should apply to be on BBC2’s thought for the day slot. I always look forward to reading your thoughts and think more people would enjoy hearing your thoughts too. I am a Youth & Children’s Workers wife so can relate well to your daily activities. Be encouraged that even if your posts are not every day it is still a pleasure to read when they do come! God bless.
So glad to hear you find the blog helpful Vicky. My father thinks I say ‘er’ too much to be on the radio!
We have one week left of our six-week summer holidays in New Zealand. Imagine having the end-of-school-year prizegivings, dance recitals etc etc, WHILE planning Christmas AND your summer holidays… we need the whole of January to get over it and be able to face Feb. I’m in the final flurry of ballet costume fittings, orthodontic assessments, school stationery buying (as we have to buy our own, from set lists)… looking forward to getting the quiet house back next week!