I have recently moved house - away from the comfortable place Oxford had become - to Warwick, where I knew no-one. I moved here for a job but I started looking outside of Oxford as I felt my time there was supposed to come to an end so God could lead me to something new.
For someone who has previously suffered from depression, this should have been a scary prospect but I felt a sense of peace as the plans worked out around me. Despite leaving some of my best friends to live in a house on my own, in an area I did not know, I knew that God had gone before and prepared the way for me.
I could never have known how well prepared it was! (Although maybe I just could have, I know the character of God and HE is faithful.)
On my first day in Warwick I found not only a church but a family who have fed me, texted me and looked out for me ever since. I found a perfect house with good private landlords. I found a job in the specialist area I wanted to work.
Without TV or internet (apart from on my phone) for the past few weeks, I've been listening to a lot of music. A good friend recommended the Hillsongs track "Oceans". I love the track, particularly the bridge, which I feel I can relate to now more than ever.
"Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders,
And I walk upon the waters,
Wherever you would call me.
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander,
And I'll walk upon the water,
In the presence of my Saviour"
If I didn't come to Warwick with that trust, God has reminded me once again that He is faithful and trust-worthy and I can rely on Him for all things.
For He goes before me.
J xx
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