November 2011

People always ask me to say how it went in India and what it is like. It is a country of opposites, of beauty and of misery, of joy and heartache. maybe a poem may help give shape to my feelings

India

        Oh India, bright coloured places

        Saris, gold bracelets, smiling faces

        Butterfly wings, dazzling hues

        Ant like industry, miracle moves

        Slow trains, fast planes, heavy bags

        Hurry, curry, stomach sags
        Bangs, whistles, Divali eruption

        Bribes, jibes,
        Market corruption                                
        Hollywood, Bollywood, T20 six
        Tipples, cripples, beggars mix
        Tawdy, gawdy plastic idols
        Charms, harms demonic bridles
        Glorious sunsets, blackest night



                Oh India you're in my prayer today and I believe
                A page is turned, post is burned
                What glory, a story of lost returned
                Once dead, God's will is read and now alive
                Millions helpless for those we strive
                God's power for this hour - Oh church awake
                And welcome India's king - his bride to take
      



November diary dates:


5th - 6th November weekend with City Church - Bristol


13th -  Speaking at Citygate Church - Romans 11


17th -  Newfrontiers Training summit


18th -20th South & West Regional Leaders weekend - Taunton


27th Speaking at Citygate Church - Romans 12