Wedding Memories

A week ago, we were all getting excited by the prospect of the Royal Wedding.
You may not be surprised to know that I hadn't been very engrossed in any of the details, though I did know who was getting married. I observed that there were some very odd looking (to me, I have to say) hats on view! And I thought my clerical colleagues did well, in the circumstances.
But my biggest surprise on the day was hearing the Bible reading from the bride's brother. His confident and deliberate delivery of words from Romans 12 was riveting. It seemed to me that he had taken time to understand what he was reading. And I was thrilled that William & Kate had chosen such a wonderfully personal and appropriate passage for their wedding day.
Here is the part of that reading.
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honour. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. (Romans 12. 9-13)
These words, even when reading them quietly to myself, are wonderfully practical, and touch many aspects of ordinary life.
All through this day, with its multiple meetings and activities, I am challenged to put these words into practice. The people around me will be wonderfully blessed if I can live like this.
What about your day? Will you seek to live like this today? I pray so.
Best wishes,
Richard