Passing it on was hard.
Mikey, Harriet and Sam will do an amazing job I have no doubt whatsoever, I believe that God has placed each one of them here at this time to do it. But it's still hard to say goodbye. So, I am no longer the 'go to' person for Promiseland and I'm no longer going to be on the rota. Now is the right time for this to happen as dissertation stress is high, and I'm due to start placement in a month- with shift work it's very difficult to commit. I'll still go along as an extra helper when I can, but officially I'm done.
It makes me very sad, and as pathetic as it sounds, I've already shed a few tears. It has been an honour and privilege to work with such a fantastic team ministering to some amazing children. God has taught me a lot through this experience and it's been a real blessing to see the children grow in confidence, in relationship with each other, and most importantly with God. Never could I get bored of seeing them worship, hearing them pray or learning how God has spoken to them and used them. They encourage me weekly!
I love Promiseland a lot and I love the children even more. Thankfully, I've still got a few months until I have to properly say goodbye to the children - that will be even more difficult!
Some of you might think I'm over reacting but it's a pretty big deal to me. I've put in a lot of time and effort to Promiseland over the last couple of years. I'm not perfect and there's still loads that can be improved and potential to be nurtured, but I've given in my best and so it's difficult to let it go. Especially, as I'm not yet sure what I'm moving on to, but I'm looking forward to the next steps God has planned for me as I move to Southampton, and what exciting things God has in store for Promiseland!
Some of you might think I'm over reacting but it's a pretty big deal to me. I've put in a lot of time and effort to Promiseland over the last couple of years. I'm not perfect and there's still loads that can be improved and potential to be nurtured, but I've given in my best and so it's difficult to let it go. Especially, as I'm not yet sure what I'm moving on to, but I'm looking forward to the next steps God has planned for me as I move to Southampton, and what exciting things God has in store for Promiseland!
'For there is a time and a way for everything'Ecclesiastes 8:6
It would be strange if you didn't feel sad about moving away from the children's work. You've done great things there and God will honour that and you can trust him that he knows and loves the children even more than you do! So he will continue the work and bring it to completion in their lives. :)
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