"Oh, I am so in love with you,
There's nothing else I would choose.
You've stolen my heart, yes.
I'm all for you now."
This blog is enormously late. My lack of time to even log onto blogspot/bebo/facebook and have energy to comment people is so bad right now. I thought it was about time I did a very quick blog, so that you guys know what's happening with me right now.
As some of you will know, I have already spent 7 months at Lendrick Muir SU Scotland. These months have somewhat passed quicker than I thought, however, I know I have and am learning so many valuable lessons. The next 5 months working there will be for more challenges I'm sure!
I started applying for uni nearly a month and a half ago. I have an interview for RGU (Aberdeen) on Thursday to study Photography and Electronics (Ahh- prayer muchos needed!). Its been a dream to live in Aberdeen since I was wee - so lets see what happens! I have a further interview on the 25th May for Edinburgh Napier uni. That course is for photography and film, which in some ways is more media based, which is what I am really interested in. Its incredibly hard to try and think where would be best for me so I'm very much leaving it to the Lord. I know He will provide in whatever I need, and show me clearly which way is best for me and my future.
At work we're just starting the Easter camps, please pray for these kids/teens that are coming through to our centre. SU has been a part of lots of young people's lives across Scotland, and its great to see them all experiencing God at LM. Keep praying for what we do and all the people who are involved in doing things from leading the camps, cooking, trainee leading and the campers themselves! And pray for the SU staff as we undergo all the things we need to do as they arrive.
I'd really ask that you continue to pray for my family right now also. I won't go into details, but some things have happened over the last few days that have just made life that bit harder. Please pray for us all. Pray that as a family we can support one another and also be godly in all our decisions and attitudes.
What's ahead?
Lots of work - What's changed? =P
Frenzy! Really excited. SU have a massive stall with their bungee run! [= come visit us!
I also will be doing all the prep with Cara for the next season of @spire after the Easter break. Please pray for the work we both do and all the teens that come through for the night.
My faith [ :
There's a lot to give thanks for this year- (and last), For God's timing in particular. Many of you guys will know how rough the last months have been, with work, family and other things; but God has challenged me at every crossroad and is consistently shaping me into a wise daughter of the King.
I know so many Christians go through awful stages of life; experiencing storms that they feel will never be calmed, but God is good all the time. He is better to us than we are to ourselves.
I am constantly reminded of how insufficient I am, and how sufficient our God is. He has provided for me in every situation; and has only asked that I openly recieve His support when the going gets tough. I can't explain enough how humility, grace, love, forgiveness, and patience have filled me in the space of a year (I'm pretty sure there has been a lot more than these, but God is still working in my heart).
I know He is maturing me. I'm so excited about what's ahead- be it uni, missions, or another job!
I hope you guys are all doing really well. I may not be keeping up so much with everyone, so I'm really very sorry about that! Please get in touch with me, whether by text/email/ or comments. I miss speaking to people as much... although work is really time-consuming!
I continue to pray for you guys too; but if you have specific prayer requests, do let me know!
In His Love;
Eli xo
