It's Mal here again. I hope you are all having an enjoyable week no matter what it may be filled with.  As you know, for the next week or so, many South Australian families will be going to the Royal Adelaide Show. We haven't had many chances to go to the Show for the past couple of years, but it is so good to see everyone excited to experience the spectacle that is The Show.

For the past couple weeks, I've had many students asking whether I was going to the Show or what was my favourite part of the Show. The buzz that this event has is a very interesting thing to think about. This event only comes once a year, but people get excited every year about the chance to go. I sometimes wonder about how we feel about the chance to connect with God daily. Whether we have that same buzz like a child at the Show or do we have the feeling of it being the same old thing every day.

God wants our relationship with him to buzz like the excitement of the Show. He wants us to be oozing with love and kindness. We can't get that excitement if we don't connect with him daily. Some may ask why we should get excited about talking to God if he's available every day. It's because God is our Creator. He is the Almighty King of All. He sent his one and only Son to save His people who didn't deserve it at all. God offers you this happiness and joy of life in abundance.

You have never seen Jesus, and you don't see him now. But still you love him and have faith in him, and no words can tell how glad and happy you are to be saved. This is why you have faith.

I hope this serves as an encouragement for you all as we continue through this week. As always, the chaplains will be here if you ever need prayer, encouragement, or help.

Blessings,

Pr Mal