Healthy Choices

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley says ministers will "pause" for consultation on a planned NHS shake-up in England - amid claims the policy is in "chaos". Some will see this as a healthy choice for the NHS. A pause for thought looks like a wise choice
Time seems to be needed in most walks of life to arrive at wise solutions to difficult problems. But our culture doesn't seem to be good on spending time on important matters. We would rather rush ahead and hope that the wheels don't come.
When we look at the ministry of Jesus, we can see that he was often very busy. 'One time Jesus entered a house, and the crowds began to gather again. Soon he and his disciples couldn’t even find time to eat.' (Mark 3.20) But he also took time to pray - when he could be away from people. 'Before daybreak the next morning, Jesus got up and went out to an isolated place to pray.' (Mark 1.35)
I have to keep recalling that unless my spiritual roots are deeply nourished - which takes time - then my whole life will shrivel up and die!
I notice that I make sure I get up early on some mornings, in order to take exercise (swimming!). If I don't get up early, the exercise doesn't happen.
And if I don't make time - a healthy choice - praying and reflection doesn't happen either. I guess most of us have the same struggles!
Lets choose wisely for the sake of the health of our souls.
Best wishes,
Richard