The Common Wealth Games have arrived in Birmingham. It’s an exciting time for the city that many have been preparing for over several years. I had the privilege of seeing the women's gymnastics on Saturday and witnessed England winning Gold! What stood out to me the most was the dedication and excellence of elite athletes.

Routine can become tedious, but it can also become powerful. The right routine is a crucial ingredient of a powerful and purposeful life. On reflection, some of my most significant breakthroughs have come from developing or changing my routine. I have discovered the most effective way to reach any goal is to create a habit around it.

One thing I realise about rest is that it takes trust. When we stop working, even when some of our work remains unfinished, we demonstrate that we trust God. We trust God to hold things together. We realise that the world doesn’t need us to keep working for it to keep spinning.

The world has felt pretty chaotic lately. The day the last newsletter went out, Russia invaded Ukraine. Since this conflict began, thousands have died, and millions have been displaced. And this is only one of 27 armed conflicts happening around the world. So much tragedy and trauma impacting millions of people around the world.