I am not a body. I am free. For I am still as God created me.

(198) Only my condemnation injures me.

My condemnation keeps my vision dark, and through my sightless eyes I cannot see the vision of my glory. Yet today I can behold this glory and be glad.

I am not a body. I am free. For I am still as God created me.

Jamaicans at home and abroad celebrated 50 years of independence today, and I joined in the celebrations in Victoria Square in Birmingham.

There was a real energy of pride, co-operation and fun. I beheld the glory of the harmony of this event, and reflected on what is possible when we come from a place of love. Enjoy the pictures.