The chimes of the first bells from the nearby church carrys a more significant meaning this morning. It will sound for the last time this year , meaning the curtains draw to a close once again for the year soon and anticipation fills for the next.
It is also a warmth to the heart that the festive period is approaching. As everyone starts to tie up the loose ends, appraisals and recollect how to do better than before, I would actually prefer to thank the Lord on how magificent his grace has been. There is never a stop to improvement but we should never stop to think for a moment and count our blessings for a change.