7.30 I arrive at my office. Everyone else is already waiting in reception, except Gina who's abroad. Mike has brought with him five cappuccino, two latte and seven pastries.
7.34 We read Psalm 139 together.
7.38 Rod prays for Christ's presence and wisdom.
7.41 The group shares pressure points.
7.48 The discussion focuses around one issue brought up by Rod, namely the tension he feels about going out for a drink with his colleagues after work.
7.52 Rachel offers Luke 10 v 1-9 as a text that might address Rod's situation. We pray for that. And other points including the bullying that one of Rachel's children has experienced at school.
8.06 Rebecca shares an encouragement about an issue the group prayed for two weeks ago.
8.07 Mike shares a discouragement about a conversation he fluffed with a work colleague.
8.11 Paul asks for wisdom on how to approach the directors in his company about starting a work/life balance debate.
8.15 We pray for issues raised and issues already known.
8.28 Everyone leaves.
8.29 I clear up the cups. And take the spare pastry upstairs to offer to my secretary.
1.12 Paul sends me an email to say that his boss wants to talk to him about how his company can become more imaginative about helping people work less hours.
1.53 I remember a book I read on helping kids with problems at school, and ring to tell Rachel.