2nd Year

Completed 2nd year! It's quite unbelievable. I still remember going into 2nd year and feeling nervous last summer, but now it's over! 

The first semester was really hectic. Our schedule was packed, and there were so many things to learn and do. I was really quite stressed, but I think it also taught me to fix my eyes on Jesus and to find joy in Him instead. It's probably only easier for me to look back and be able to say that. I also took up the role of hall group leader, which was new to me and many times I still felt like I was so unequipped for it, but I also learnt that weakness makes us humble and completely rely on God. It is tricky when you feel like you've so much course-related stuff to do, but need to head off to hall group and CU (especially harder because no one turned up at the Ashburne one, it is a test of faithfulness). Another thing to learn was seeing the big picture of God's plan, which is to bring in as many people into His kingdom, and to want to be part of God's big story. My heart is so prone to wander, and I can resonate with what Paul says. "What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Thanks be to God, who delivers me through Jesus Christ our Lord!"

Thankfully, the 2nd semester of 2nd year has been the most enjoyable semester so far in these 2 years. I've really enjoyed almost all of the modules, and there has been a lot more free time. The 4 Christian Unions of Manchester put together an events week, where events were organised everyday and great speakers Michael Green and Michael Ots shared the gospel clearly everyday. We had the joy of seeing students seeing the truth found in the good news of Jesus Christ and accepting Him into their hearts as Saviour. 

Friendships have also blossomed this year, and I am really blessed with many close friends that I treasure dearly. If I can experience such love from friends on this fallen earth, how much more deeper is the love of God for us! 

I've also taken up (with much hesitation) the role of hall group coordinator. Still feeling weak and unequipped but I need to look to God for help! And may I always have the joy of serving Him and staying faithful even when life gets busy. I also had the joy of celebrating my 21st with friends. Felt very loved receiving all the gifts and cards with sweet messages. 

I've been thinking "I feel like my life has been smooth these 21 years. I wonder what things will come at me in the future." But I hope I will be able to be like what the Psalmist says, "He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord." 

With the guests from Europe who came to help during CU events week! 

 At Richmond Tea Rooms with Amber, Estelle Ally and Nancy (who is leaving for Cambridge for Masters!)

Potluck at my place with Jit Ming, Pui Yee, Amy, Andrea and Shin Yi