God is really really faithful.

I don't know how to put it in words except to say that since I'm back, everytime there's a true need of something He never fails to provide it, whether through 'coincidental' or unusual situations. For the various thoughts and worries that've been running through my head there's often always an answer in the morning when I wake up, an assurance of some sort; a statement that tugs at the root of it. Ps 46:10 for busy-ness of the soul and deep-rooted anxiety, Ps 45 for the lack of security, and so on. Once again I'm reminded that spiritual up-ness doesn't depend on the environment/country/fellowship nor on changing circumstances - God's the same always and forever, and the one thing I can always depend on no matter how much change there is around me.

I guess it is a relief to know where I'll be going for the next year after having been suspended for a week not knowing whether to prepare myself for NIE (National Institute of Education - teacher training!) or to slacken because London's two months away. NIE starts the day after - Monday, 23rd July - and that's really pretty soon after I touchdowned last week. The interview went really well, surprisingly; it didn't even feel like an interview. The panel was really easy-going and comfortable to talk to, and we laughed a lot. Got a call the next day which confirmed that I'll be sponsored for another year in London, so I'm really thankful for that. :)

Trying to find accommodation now, which is a slight problem. Meiyin has kindly offered to look around for me, and I've emailed Graham to ask for any host families from churches. Two of Ma's lecturers in TTC (Trinity Theological College) also studied at King's once, and recommended this pretty swanky accommodation college called Goodenough College (what a name) - problem is I need references for them and my York tutors seem quite unwilling to respond. After all it is the hols...

So I was pretty anxious. After all I am staying there for a full 1 year so I'd like a pretty place to stay. But I'm learning to be still and to trust in God's provision. He'll provide in good time!

Was worried about money here too. Made a new pair of specs (wrecked my 2 pairs and had to wear Shan's 200 deg specs for 2 months) and I need a HDD to store pics and music that're bursting out of my current disk space, but I haven't got alot of money now. Surprise surprise, Auntie Faith texted me today to ask if I were free on Saturday to help her with tuition - so I get $50 from that, and who knows how many more times I'll be asked to help? Also, today after dinner Pa gave me a surprise $200 for my allowance. Grateful, I feel really grateful. These provisions just land so graciously on my lap just when I need them. Right. I shall let go and let God regarding accommodation...

The agenda for these 2 months: read, read, read, piano, piano, piano; catching up, baking, sleeping. :) And other random stuff that come my way...
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