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However, the scheduled repair of these crumbling tunnel structures has been delayed&mdash;not by legislation or budget, but by mice. The construction plans, stored in pillars under a motorway bridge, have disappeared during the decade of waiting for construction to begin. According to former city infrastructure department head, &quot;They may have been eaten by mice.&quot;<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-article-subhead2\"><em><strong>Possible Preaching Angle:<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n<p><em>This embarrassing consequence of waiting too long is one that applies to many scenarios, but perhaps none more serious than in matters of faith and spirituality. Jesus himself says that the Son will return like a thief in the night&mdash;swiftly and surely. We must be certain to not let our families, friends, or even ourselves think that &quot;there&#39;s always time&quot; to make a decision about following God. 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