Good to go!

I recently went to a restaurant, and my gluten free meal came along with a flag in it saying "good to go" which really made me smile.

It got me thinking about whether I am really "good to go" and where am I ready to go to?

Am I good to go to work, or out for the day, good to go to a place after this life has ended, good to go shopping, to Pilates or for a drive or am I not at all good to go?

"Good to go" is often used in a Christian context referring to being prepared for spiritual, emotional or life challenges through faith, trusting in God's timing and finding purpose in Jesus.

This month is our Festival of Flowers, and I have been thinking are we ready and good to go? - I know I am not quite ready with the catering side yet but I am sure by the time you read this magazine we will be ready and good to go.

I know that there have been months of planning of the flower displays, the props, the stalls, the signs, the publicity so that we are ready to go and open the doors on the bank holiday weekend.

The Flower Festival is such an opportunity to show visitors our beautiful Church building, the stunning flower displays, to bring people together to chat, to show the community what we represent but most importantly to demonstrate our faith and what it means to us.

It is a weekend of joy, delight and hard work and always provides great memories, including raising money for charity.

I know at the end of the Flower Festival weekend the only place I am good to go is to bed to rest and put my feet up - but even though I know that is what I must do I also know that God is with me and Psalm 23 reminds me that

God provides, protects and restores our soul. Amen to that

Have a super May and enjoy the bank holidays.

Are you Good to go?

Wendy Gorham, Worship Leader