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
Monday, 25 February 2008
Sunday was a bright day yesterday
Sunday was a great day and it was meant to be!
Decided to go to church, and funnily enough the same sunday as John decided to go as well so that was cool. Met three lovely ladies that he lives with.
Invited over for lunch with them it was so nice to be invited for lunch and chat, and get to know them! Always good with pizza around as well!
Also Sunday was a bright day because we have a house!!!!! Yay. Went to look at 2 and the first one was it, I just felt it, and funnily enough the second house that we went to see, one of the rooms had been sold already - so there we go, not a tough decision to make really. And its nice because it feels like a house, not a student house.
I am so glad to not have to worry about that - all sorted!
Decided to go to church, and funnily enough the same sunday as John decided to go as well so that was cool. Met three lovely ladies that he lives with.
Invited over for lunch with them it was so nice to be invited for lunch and chat, and get to know them! Always good with pizza around as well!
Also Sunday was a bright day because we have a house!!!!! Yay. Went to look at 2 and the first one was it, I just felt it, and funnily enough the second house that we went to see, one of the rooms had been sold already - so there we go, not a tough decision to make really. And its nice because it feels like a house, not a student house.
I am so glad to not have to worry about that - all sorted!
Sunday, 10 February 2008
Singleness is a Gift
So today a few of us ladies from the church who are in the season of singleness got together today and I have to say it was such a lovely time and I learnt such a lot!
I think for me the reason why I wanted to attend this get together in the first place, was because this woman of God in my church was hosting it and she was going to tell us about her singleness experience and what it has been like for her. I really was so interested to find out because I often wondered why this very lovely lady had no husband, boyfriend etc!
So she just explained a bit about her background and her experience and it was just so refreshing to hear about other ladies - single ladies and see how God has just been using this season of their life.
We all actually got to share about where we were at now and how we found being single and this was just an eye opener into some of the situations they were facing and seeing the similarities of situations as well.
It was a very encouraging time, 1 because we were very honest and open with each other and this was a group of 11 of us who arnt really a friendship group so-to-speak and I think that just really showed just how comfortable we were with just sharing what we have been through and what we were feeling. I also found it encouraging to hear that most of us were at a position where we were quite alright about being single.
So I really just found it such a great opportunity to share, to learn, to encourage, to pray for each other, and also get to know each other more.
The afternoon was also accompanied by cake! Very important!
So, being single, we are not alone, it is a season we go through, and one to be enjoyed. Not a block, or a barrier, or something to get us down, but a time of freedom and opportunity to connect with God through our singleness as well as to connect with others.
At this time I am content with being single. I am also looking forward to the road ahead, and to really grow with God - I am expecting big things this year! Also it is great to know that our God has only the BEST interests for us. They are not second best, but THE best - because he loves us!
As Valentines day comes - it is a time where we can feel a bit down and a bit like - blah its this time again. But I actually really want to look at it differently and not feel so blah about it.
To enjoy being single and look to God to fill my life first and foremost rather than to look to a man to do so. To strive to put God at the centre and focus my attentions on Him.
It really was a great afternoon and really got me thinking about this issue again which was good.
I think for me the reason why I wanted to attend this get together in the first place, was because this woman of God in my church was hosting it and she was going to tell us about her singleness experience and what it has been like for her. I really was so interested to find out because I often wondered why this very lovely lady had no husband, boyfriend etc!
So she just explained a bit about her background and her experience and it was just so refreshing to hear about other ladies - single ladies and see how God has just been using this season of their life.
We all actually got to share about where we were at now and how we found being single and this was just an eye opener into some of the situations they were facing and seeing the similarities of situations as well.
It was a very encouraging time, 1 because we were very honest and open with each other and this was a group of 11 of us who arnt really a friendship group so-to-speak and I think that just really showed just how comfortable we were with just sharing what we have been through and what we were feeling. I also found it encouraging to hear that most of us were at a position where we were quite alright about being single.
So I really just found it such a great opportunity to share, to learn, to encourage, to pray for each other, and also get to know each other more.
The afternoon was also accompanied by cake! Very important!
So, being single, we are not alone, it is a season we go through, and one to be enjoyed. Not a block, or a barrier, or something to get us down, but a time of freedom and opportunity to connect with God through our singleness as well as to connect with others.
At this time I am content with being single. I am also looking forward to the road ahead, and to really grow with God - I am expecting big things this year! Also it is great to know that our God has only the BEST interests for us. They are not second best, but THE best - because he loves us!
As Valentines day comes - it is a time where we can feel a bit down and a bit like - blah its this time again. But I actually really want to look at it differently and not feel so blah about it.
To enjoy being single and look to God to fill my life first and foremost rather than to look to a man to do so. To strive to put God at the centre and focus my attentions on Him.
It really was a great afternoon and really got me thinking about this issue again which was good.
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