Armour Slipping

Preached on the armour passage in Ephesians 6:10-20. Didn't feel at all pleased that I ever really got to grips with it. Preparation time was less than usual and someone got me out of bed by phoning (about a trivial matter) early this morning. It was 7.30 a.m. but the alarm was set for 7.45a.m. and we went to bed quite late for us so I was narked. Also, have the daughter of some good friends staying with us whilst they are away. She is undemanding and no trouble but another person around the house just adds someone else to think about. I am not naturally hospitable and need a bit of a run up to be nice to people. Guests overnight means early morning courtesy and conversation on the landing whilst queuing for the bathroom. Not me. My ideal home would include a self-contained and self-catering guest annexe so I didn't actually have to see the guests until lunchtime. I'll add it to the list of requirements for the house alterations when my first movie wins awards which shouldn't be long now. I only have to finish writing it. I digress. Lots of people said the sermon was ace; this does happen a lot when I hate what I've done. Often, when I'm satisfied, there is no reaction at all.

I used, as an illustration about armour slipping, the occasion when I broke my ankle playing cricket because my pad slipped round. Someone laughed at this. Rotter.