The Forth Bridge . . .

There is a significant difference between those who hire boats for holidays, and those who own them, either for holiday times or to live on permanently.

Those who hire them do not get "The Forth Bridge" experience.

This can simply be described as the necessity for some bit of maintenance or painting to be done on a boat on a continuing basis - just like those who paint the Forth Bridge. Once you have finished at one end it is time to start again at the other end!

So, true to form, today was the day on which David and I spent a few happy hours with my head and arms down the rear bilge replacing the stern-tube packing, and then changing the engine oil and oil filter. Painting comes later!

In a sense this refelects some aspects of life, and of our relationship with God. "God has not finished with me yet" - there is still room for improvement. As the master-craftsman, he knows just what it is that needs doing next; but, am I willing to let him improve me?