Hello lovely friends and family! I have some exciting (if a bit scary) news that I’d love to share with you, asking for your prayers (if you’re a pray-er) and financial support (as you are able): I have been invited to spend the next year as an intern at The Well and am really confident this is God’s leading for me at this time. (If you're reading this and don't know me, my name is Hannah, I'm a 20-year-old Politics and International Relations student from Watford, studying in Sheffield. I am passionate about justice, equality and seeing people transformed by the loved of Jesus.) So, here’s some of the background to this decision, and bear with me if some of the language seems a bit ‘churchy’: As you may be aware, our family’s been thrown into an unexpected storm these past few months with serious health challenges for my mum. When this all started in the Spring, I felt uncomfortable with the idea of simply continuing into the third year of my Politics degree this year. It was a sense that I might not be ready to lock into my final year - I might need to be more available/flexible. I’m grateful for the phenomenal support of my university tutors and advisers who have offered a leave of absence to continue my degree course in September 2024. Even though some things have felt really unsettled, the sense of God’s hand holding and guiding us has been tangible. In fact, a year ago I had a divine nudge that something was going to be different in September 2024. That I would not take the gap year in New Zealand I had once dreamed about, as after setting aside time to actually pray about it (!) last summer God very clearly told me that in 2024 I wasn't just supposed to stay in Sheffield, but specifically to stay at The Well (my amazing church). In January this year, with the Asbury outpouring in America, at The Well we started seeing a local expression of similar ‘rumblings of revival’ being experienced across the country. I thought “Surely this is why He wanted me to stay…so that I don’t miss this?”. We were seeing healing, spontaneous prayer meetings, prophecy and powerful songwriting that I felt convinced I was supposed to stay for. Whilst I felt (and still do) confident that I needed to be in Sheffield to see revival in our city, I still felt like there was something else God was wanting to teach me, to form in me. It’s worth saying I’ve not made this decision lightly, but have been blessed with input and advice from amazing friends and family to bring me to this point. There have been significant prophetic confirmations that this really is what God is doing. While the storm of my mum’s health is ongoing, and not an easy one to face, I feel expectant that God’s plan for me in September is a beautiful one, and one that I should feel incredibly excited about. I am hoping you sense this, and can consider making a commitment to pray for me, and perhaps even to invest a bit financially. From September my unpaid internship at The Well will primarily involve working with our youth and helping with the student and worship ministries. I will also be taking part in the Deeper School of Ministry that The Well runs. I am beyond excited to see how God will grow me, use me and direct me to further His Kingdom. The reason I’ve made this LFEBridge page is pretty simple. I have already signed for and moved into my new house, which means there are bills that have to be paid (whooop, adulting!) and I will no longer have a student loan to support this. I still have a part-time job working for the amazing Dignify that will contribute to living costs and help from my immediate and extended family has already been an incredible answer to prayer. However, there is still a hefty gap, and I wanted to see if some of you lovely people would be willing to help. I need £3000 more to complete the year - that’s my target. Even if it is not met via this platform, that’s the amount we’re praying for. These are some of the things that any donation or sponsorship would go towards: House rent and bills Day-to-day living costs Transport to commute to and from Watford Overseas mission trips (there are multiple options being presented as opportunities during this year - more to pray into for clarity) Deposit towards the Deeper school fees Of course, we can all trust God with everything including our finances, so there is peace in this, and no panic. My parents have always demonstrated what this looks like, and have lived a life relying on Jesus to provide, so I know that He will continue to do the same for me. Thanks for reading this far! If your main response to this is to pray, thank you! Please join me in asking God for: learning and growth in my knowledge and character effective teamwork that will bless the lives of young people, students and others through the Well’s ministries continued prayer for my family and for my mum's health Bless you all and thank you in advance for considering your response. Hannah 2 Chronicles 15:2 “The LORD will stay with you as long as you stay with Him! Whenever you seek Him, you will find Him.”
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