A Season of Challenge and expectation: Hello Hillsong, Hello Sydney.

So it’s been a while…. A long while… but I finally found myself with a little free time to get back into my thoughts, well online anyway ;)

What’s been happening since I last posted:

1.       I moved to Sydney , Australia

2.       I study worship and theology at Hillsong International Leadership College

3.       Made some seriously cool international friends

4.       I live with 9 amazing girls from all over the world

5.       I walk everywhere and miss my car dearly

6.       I cook and clean, hello domestication!

7.       Tim and I have been dating for nearly 11 months, taking down long distance like a boss

8.       My best friend Mandi and her cool Mexican man, Dan got hitched a week ago and I was blessed to be her maid of Honour

9.       I just turned 24 on Monday

10.   And life goes on… the tales of everyday life!

Well A LOT  has been happening. Life in 2014 is one big adventure and every day I am learning something new and being challenged. But what is life if I am not challenged and continuously moving forward? Sometimes I have to remind myself this everyday… keep.moving.forward.

I came into this year with one verse:

Joshua 1:9

This is my command be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged because the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.

This verse has stuck with me and has been my truth for this season, my point of reference and my motivation.

Hillsong 2014, what a rollercoaster it has been, from getting my visa two days before leaving, to going to an ENT specialist in Sydney afraid of vocal damage, moving into a mansion with no fridge or furniture for a month, running out of money, making new friends, learning about my identity, being challenged about my values, being stretched in my serving, being disciplined in my vocal skills…the list goes on.

At the end of the day all I can say is that without FAITH this journey would have ended a long time ago, without trust in God I would have quit. But I am glad I didn’t. I am so excited to see where God steers me in the next 8 months in Australia and I am continuing to pray for bigger things and open eyes. College is slowly but surely changing my life, one baby step at a time... lets see what happens shall we.

Till next time xx