Since the 1st July the social landscape has changed in England. I now walk past bars and pubs in the pouring rain and standing, huddled in groups are the smokers. No longer allowed in pubs, bars, clubs, coffee shops etc. and I feel a bit sorry for them! They are outcast onto the streets, not allowed to be with the majority but marginalized due to their addiction. I support the ban, but can't help but thinking that Christ would be with the people outside rather than those inside...probably smoking a pack of Sovereign.
I used to smoke and one of the things that i used to enjoy was the 5 minute chats you used to have with people when smoking. They could be quite profound and over a period of time you could build quite strong smoking friendships with people. I often think that it's good evangelistic method, smoke with the rebels outside and get alongside them through that, rather than just standing there like a lemon.
Perhaps i'll take up smoking for jesus.
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