I don't know what summer will bring this year!
But there are a few things that could potentially happen....and as they unfold I will update this blog...!
In the meantime - I am praying...
I know that whatever I do God wil be with me, and can work through me in what I choose to do.
Its just a question of, are these particular things that I would like to do, the right things to do now...is it the right time to ir not?
If you'd like to beam up a prayer or two just for a little bit of Guidance then that would be most appreciated!
Ah only like 4 days left in counting!.....
Monday 31 March 2008
Wednesday 26 March 2008
Not Long Left Now
Just over a week to go....and thats it!
So, having spent, what, 21 years of life in the place I call home, it will no longer be called home!
Although I do tend to think these days..."where is home?"
Next week "home" shall be in a new place. It will be my base. When Im not uni, it shall be where I return to - hmmmm!
I really don't know what summer will bring either, as yet I havent made any plans (though I hope there will be lots of SUNSHINE!!)
I feel a bit strange now, probably will do more when I have actually moved...BUT on the other hand - there is an excitement about moving to a totally new area, away from everything that is usual, from everything that I know, and there are explorations to be made, and new challenges ahead.
What will it bring - I really don't know!
So, having spent, what, 21 years of life in the place I call home, it will no longer be called home!
Although I do tend to think these days..."where is home?"
Next week "home" shall be in a new place. It will be my base. When Im not uni, it shall be where I return to - hmmmm!
I really don't know what summer will bring either, as yet I havent made any plans (though I hope there will be lots of SUNSHINE!!)
I feel a bit strange now, probably will do more when I have actually moved...BUT on the other hand - there is an excitement about moving to a totally new area, away from everything that is usual, from everything that I know, and there are explorations to be made, and new challenges ahead.
What will it bring - I really don't know!
Wednesday 19 March 2008
XLP
I just want to take time to talk about an awesome organisation called XLP.
XLP aims to serve urban communities by supporting young people in ethical, spiritual and relational areas so they can make wise lifestyle choices and be encouraged. XLP is a faith-based charity and whilst having a Christian ethos it is inclusive of all people and embraces diversity.
http://www.xlp.org.uk/
I have known about XLP for a long time now - started to go to their sunday youth meetings when I was about 13, but not until now did it click just how much they are doing, how much of an impact they are having and just how God is using them! Its exciting to hear of what they are getting up to these days!
I went to an evening celebration last Sunday that XLP held and my eyes were opened! You know when God just touches you on issues...thats what happened. I am sooo glad that I went. I think God began to break my heart on some of the things that are happening in our world, in our cities.
I start to wonder....how can I help/get involved?
I have heard of some of the stories of how people's lives have been transformed and I think - how cool it would be to bring some HOPE, the hope of Jesus, into the lives of those that are broken and help to release them from some of the crap that life can bring. I wonder....how can I get involved. Could I do it? I look at the stuff that the guys do at XLP and I think...could I do something like that?
Prayer time I think!
Oh and by the way...if you havent seen the film Freedom Writers you HAVE to see it - honestly it is SUCH a good film.
And to end this blog with, Patrick mentioned something at the meeting which I really thought was good:
When you gain understanding, you gain perspective.
It's so true.
Right..Im now going to findmyself a copy of Conspiracy of the Insignificant and read it!
XLP aims to serve urban communities by supporting young people in ethical, spiritual and relational areas so they can make wise lifestyle choices and be encouraged. XLP is a faith-based charity and whilst having a Christian ethos it is inclusive of all people and embraces diversity.
http://www.xlp.org.uk/
I have known about XLP for a long time now - started to go to their sunday youth meetings when I was about 13, but not until now did it click just how much they are doing, how much of an impact they are having and just how God is using them! Its exciting to hear of what they are getting up to these days!
I went to an evening celebration last Sunday that XLP held and my eyes were opened! You know when God just touches you on issues...thats what happened. I am sooo glad that I went. I think God began to break my heart on some of the things that are happening in our world, in our cities.
I start to wonder....how can I help/get involved?
I have heard of some of the stories of how people's lives have been transformed and I think - how cool it would be to bring some HOPE, the hope of Jesus, into the lives of those that are broken and help to release them from some of the crap that life can bring. I wonder....how can I get involved. Could I do it? I look at the stuff that the guys do at XLP and I think...could I do something like that?
Prayer time I think!
Oh and by the way...if you havent seen the film Freedom Writers you HAVE to see it - honestly it is SUCH a good film.
And to end this blog with, Patrick mentioned something at the meeting which I really thought was good:
When you gain understanding, you gain perspective.
It's so true.
Right..Im now going to findmyself a copy of Conspiracy of the Insignificant and read it!
Saturday 15 March 2008
What is happening here?
Well, I am typing after a loooong but great day.
It was the day of my project. The day that from November last year had been my main focus with being on placement - and its now all over! All that preparation that went into the 9 hour day is done, and I am pleased. It went really well and it was a really interesting day. Although there were a few blips, i think overall everyone enjoyed it and also found it very useful, beneficial and value for money!. I think the highlights for me was greeting everyone as they came in, listening to the Chat Show - especially Donald , he is really cool! I also liked getting to know the Steering Committee better and hanging out with them which was lots of fun, and also chatting to a few people and just seeing what they thought of the day. Feedback is so important!
So all in all the day was successful.
Just three weeks left of placement and then I'm done for another year. 3 years down and 1 more to go and how much fun will that be.
All this talk about careers made me think a little about what I want to do, and I am still none-the-wiser.
It will all become clear one day I guess.
It was the day of my project. The day that from November last year had been my main focus with being on placement - and its now all over! All that preparation that went into the 9 hour day is done, and I am pleased. It went really well and it was a really interesting day. Although there were a few blips, i think overall everyone enjoyed it and also found it very useful, beneficial and value for money!. I think the highlights for me was greeting everyone as they came in, listening to the Chat Show - especially Donald , he is really cool! I also liked getting to know the Steering Committee better and hanging out with them which was lots of fun, and also chatting to a few people and just seeing what they thought of the day. Feedback is so important!
So all in all the day was successful.
Just three weeks left of placement and then I'm done for another year. 3 years down and 1 more to go and how much fun will that be.
All this talk about careers made me think a little about what I want to do, and I am still none-the-wiser.
It will all become clear one day I guess.
Sunday 9 March 2008
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