Nothing lasts forever, except you and me.

Biffy Clyro

We're all heading in the same direction: we're all going in the ground. I've just finished reading the biography of John Wesley (John Wesley: A Biography by Stephen Tomkins). As you read his bio, it's like you're burning through years of his life as you turn each page. And the obvious conclusion is death.

It took me about a week to read that book, to read his life's story. You leave with the distinct impression that life is short, even though he lived to almost 90. It's like you blink, and you're 10 years older. Blink again and I'll be old. When life is gone, we may realise that much of our lives was a waste of time.

The thing that blew me away about John Wesley was his incredible day-to-day diligence. He sustained it throughout his entire life and achieved a phenomenal amount. Has to be said that the way he treated his wife was inexcusable, and quite shocking (if the bio paints him fairly). Thank God for grace. But then it's nice to know Wesley was human. Must have sucked for Molly though!