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A spiritual comment and prayer to begin the day with the Rev Kate Wharton

Good morning.

My Godchildren are some of my very favourite people in the world. I鈥檓 single, I don鈥檛 have children of my own, and I鈥檓 an only child, so don鈥檛 have biological nieces and nephews either. But there are quite a number of small (and now not so small) people who call me Aunty Kate, and for 5 of them, aged now between six and nineteen, I have the absolute honour of being their Godmother. I like to tell their parents that this means that I鈥檒l always be both cooler than they are, and more fun.

There鈥檚 lots I enjoy about my Godchildren. I love hearing their stories of what鈥檚 happened to them during their day. I love the little gifts they send me, the cards they write. the pictures they draw. I love how absolutely hilarious they are. But one of the things I like most is that they turn to me for help and advice. They see me as someone who is absolutely on their side, who loves them and wants the best for them, and who has wisdom to offer them. I hope that鈥檒l remain true throughout the whole of my life and theirs. I wonder where we look to for wisdom? Friends, family, colleagues, people within our community of faith? Yes, for me it鈥檚 all of those.

Ultimately though, it鈥檚 to the Bible I turn, again and again, day after day, for words of life and truth, for the answers to my biggest questions, and for the strength to keep going each day.

Loving Lord Jesus, would you speak to me through your word, guide me, help me, lead me, correct me, encourage me I pray.

Amen.