I used to get up very early to write the daily posts which form this book. Every morning I was joined by a friend. On one of the highest branches of the large tree at the bottom of my garden, a blackbird would sit and sing his heart out. It was a joy to listen to this happy bird, and I missed him when he finally moved on.
I hope this book puts a song in your hearts as you join me, reflecting on the love, grace and mercy of God and the many, many blessings we discover in Jesus Christ.
A friend told me not long ago that I believed in fairy tales. I knew which football team he supported and suggested that if he had faith in this team, he could hardly accuse me of believing in fairy tales! Faith has never been in short supply. What and who we have faith in are the key questions.
Attempts to discredit faith in Christ have continued for centuries yet here we are and like the apostle Paul we can say,
‘The life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me’ (Galatians 2:20).
I am so thankful we have the opportunity to walk each day in fellowship with God, following our Saviour and living in the Spirit.
