too long!!

it's been too long since I was last on here!!Facebook has become a slight addiction!!

The last time I blogged I was about to go on my selection conference.... I was recommended for training to become a Non Stipendiary Minister in the Church of England, starting in Sept. So much has happened since then, the academic year has come to an end, Rich is about to go on annual leave for a year, I am looking for a new church...(although I think I have found it!!)

It is my last evening service at St Paul's tonight and I have been thinking about what it is I want to leave with the congregation there. And I think it is about choices.... we all have choices to make in life, and yesterday I was at an ordination service where a friend of mine had made his choice to do what God wants him to do. But there are many people for whom that sort of choice is too hard, because it might mean leaving something that is precious behind, or giving up something - like the rich young ruler. However I believe that perhaps we might find something even more precious if we do follow where God is leading.

I was also aware of choices when I was in Antrim for a conference the other day... and we were talking about advice.... as youth workers we are not in the business of advising... we try to empower young people to make informed decisions about their choices, and yet if someone really wants to know what I advise what do I say.... My experience might be able to help them in their decision, but it has to be their decision in the end.... I long for the young people I meet to make the 'right decision' regarding God, but at the end of the day I can only 'signpost them and live my life the best way to do that and then leave them in the hands of God... it is so hard sometimes!!