The Highs and the Lows
Today was one of those days that had a bit of the 'duty and the joy' about it... For those who don't recognise the reference it comes from the Eucharist Prayers of the Alternative Service Book 1980 - when the priest begins the prayer at Communion with these words (traditionally called the 'Sursum Corda') the congregation's responses are in bold type: The Lord be with you And also with you Lift up your hearts We lift them up unto the Lord Let us give thanks to the Lord, our God It is right to give thanks and praise It is indeed right, it is our duty and our joy , at all times and in all places to give you thanks and praise.... etc Sometimes having that role of priest and pastor to the people of God feels like a joy, other times it feels much more like a duty. Today saw a lot of the joy - after an oversleep start to the day I made it to my 9am service with minutes to spare, and it was lovely - sparsely attended, but that happens s...