Sunday, August 31, 2008

The rest of Summer

Student Leadership Camp (SLC)

I was over in Vancouver for a week for SLC. I am glad I went for it.
Apart from meeting awesome people, God met me there.
One of the manuscript studies was on Psalm 23 --

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters; He restores my soul.
He leads me in right paths for His name sake.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and your staff -- they comfort me.
You prepare a table for me before the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow after me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.

During our personal retreat time, God showed Himself to me. He reminded me that He is taking care of me and is providing for all of my needs -- I need not worry for I will not lack anything.
I've been struggling a lot in this area, and hearing His voice to trust in Him brings me comfort.

Campus time during SLC was something I enjoyed so much. I thoroughly enjoy the company and discussion and planning of my fellow UVic-ers.
I'm really looking forward to the start of the school year and the start of IVCF once again.

Apart from meeting new friends, I grew closer to my friends from UVic.
It's amazing how God draws people closer :]

My week at SLC has been a truly refreshing time. It's great to feel refreshed just before school starts.

Speaking about school, it's my second year in UVic, and I'm entering my 4th year. Yeah, I know. Time flies. I can barely bring myself to say that I'm entering 4th year because I don't feel like a 4th year student, and I don't want to graduate soon.

New place

Moving on, I've moved. Yes, I've moved out of my present place. I'm sharing an apartment with a friend of mine. It's a nice little apartment -- nothing fancy, but sufficient for us students :) I'm just really excited to use my place to host people. I want as many people as possible to come over and hang out and feel like home. I want my place to be a place where others can call "home" and where they will find peace, love and acceptance.

Jesus, as the new school year starts, I pray that You will use us to reach out to students on campus.
Continue to remind me each day to trust You, Lord.
Thank you for Your provision.

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