Ok, so realised not blogging much again this weather ... seems like when life gets busy this is one of the first things to go. And things do feel a little crazy at the moment!
In last semester of college at the moment ... trying to keep up with a course called Rediscovering the Triune God ... and write a dissertation on prophetic preaching and what it might mean to describe the preacher in this way. At the moment many nights are spent working past midnight and it looks like this will be a permanent feature over the next few weeks ... though my lecturer did realise that some of my writing the other night had been done in the wee small hours, so may need to remember to sleep sometimes too.
Have managed to make it to EMBC for one morning service so far this year - other than that I've been on placement (was great, loved it, fab formative experience!) or at other churches. Feeling slightly like a stranger and visitor, but they show me grace! Away the next couple of weekends but hopefully back worshipping with them soon.
Have started the search for a church to settle in after college ... that is going considerably slower than I imagined it might. This is not necessarily bad ... I don't want millions of options ... just the right one. Feel really strongly that I have to stay in Scotland ... which is great ... until great sounding job oppertunities appear south of the border constantly and I need to be reminded of the call to stay here ... prayers appreciated.
Work was bought over just before Christmas so beginning to see some changes being implimented. Again, a new season for us there too.
Trying to keep up with friends is hard, but great when it happens. Enjoyed a night out with some girlie friends last week and had such a laugh! One of only a few nights out I've managed to have with them this year, I really appreciated it and am so looking forward to the next one ... probably also including some more cocktails and singing (though I'm the interpretive dancer of the group ... I'm not good enough to be one of the singers), lol! Have become part of a discussion group which is also forming a kind of community for me. And of course, every now and again coffee with folks happens. More time to give to friends would be nice though, feel like some of my relationships (including at times the one with my boyfriend) are suffering due to my lack of time and availability. Know its only for a season, but as someone who greatly values relationships its hard and I miss the face-to-face contact with some folks.
Though life may be crazy and busy at the moment, it's still good. There is much to be thankful for, as well as much to pray for. There are many highlights mixed in amongst all the other stuff. Hmmm, my life in a nutshell at the moment ... some more thoughts on stuff more exciting to follow soon ...
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