First post from Liverpool!

So I've been in Liverpool for about 2 weeks now and I absolutely love it. I have moved into halls so I've had the excitement of meeting new flatmates and trying to learn how to be independent! It has to be said, I was so worried in the week or so leading up to moving day. I had the 'What if I have weird flatmates?' worry! But thankfully, by Gods grace, I have the loveliest flatmates. We've clicked so well together, so that was a good start to uni :).

Having only been here for a short period of time, it is so clear how God has showed himself to me whilst being away from home. Coming back home to a familiar city has been really good - its allowed me to settle into a church where there are familiar faces but also where there is a a real, evident passion for the Lord! Last Sunday I had the lovely opportunity to meet other students at the church through a student supper back at a friends house - everyone was really friendly and welcoming, and it allowed me to find other freshers who are in the same boat as me :). 

I suppose this week is where I really have begun to feel settled. Getting in touch with people at the Christian Union and going along to the CU social has made me finally realise that Liverpool is definitely where I want to be. Although it was just a simple night with food and fellowship, it was really nice to be around people who have a love for the gospel and who have been changed by the power of God. Despite enjoying going out with new friends and starting my course, going along to meet everyone at the CU has turned out to be my most enjoyable aspect of uni so far. God has shown me that I'm not alone in this big scary city and there are other Christians who are here to help me!

So in a nutshell, I am really looking forward to what God has instore for me over the next couple of years. I just pray that I'll remain close to Him and remember Him in everything that I do - because all glory belongs to God! :).

"So do not fear, for I am with you; Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." 

- Isaiah 41:10

'And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.' 

- Romans 8:28

And now its time for Silly Songs with Meg...

... The part of the show where Meg comes out and sings a silly song!

A Must See: 'Bottle or the Can' - written and sang by Megan Conway.

we're such saddos!

TWO ways to live, ONE decision and an ETERNAL consequence.

 From the beginning of time, it is evident that as human beings, we naturally desire a life that is pleasing to ourselves. We want to live a life where we can find our own enjoyment and do things are own way – we don't always like being told what to do or how to do things. But what so many of us fail to consider is God. He has given us His word – The Bible – and given us a guideline to live our lives by. It would be fair to say that many people who hate being told what to do will especially hate being told what to do by God. Despite our natural desires, by choosing to live our own way over God's way is a “sin”.

We are humans who go on sinning and because God is a just God, He gives us sinners the sentence that we deserve – separation from Him. Us, sinners, who are so filthy and unclean cannot be in heaven with a God who is the Light of the World, One who is so pure! BUT. As God is a loving God, by his undeserving grace and mercy upon us, He offers us a way out. He gives us an escape route from hell and allows us to enter God's perfect kingdom,where 'there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying; and there shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.' (Revelation 21:4).

God did this by sending His son, Jesus, into the world to save sinners. He died and took the sin that was on every believer and put them on Himself. He cleanses people from their sin – taking away our wrong doings and making himself sin for us. He has done all the work for us. We have done nothing to deserve such kindness. God made the biggest sacrifice for us. He watched His perfect Son, who had done no wrong, suffer for people who have rejected Him completely.

“He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. “He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”

(1 Peter 2:22-24.)

But Christ dying on the cross for us is not where the story ends. He rose again after three days! This is the most significant and crucial event throughout the whole of history. Jesus was raised from the dead as the ruler of the whole world. God accepted Jesus' death as a payment for all of our sins so we can have a personal relationship with Him. We now have the chance to be seen as child of God, adopted into His family – and no longer a rebel in the eyes of God.

The Bible promises that one day Jesus will come again as a judge, revealing the glory of God to the whole world. Everybody will see Him for who He really is! But have you truly accepted Jesus? Are you going to be in Heaven? Or are you going to spend all eternity in hell?

God did all the work for us by sending His Son into the world, but we must act on this sacrifice. We must recognise that we are sinners and realise that without God as our Personal Saviour, we are headed for hell. And we need to turn away from our sin, and come to God in prayer; praying for forgiveness, thanking Him for sending His Son and asking Him to be the Ruler of your life. So we have the choice of living a life that is God's way, trying to please Him in all that we do!

OR.

You can live a life that continues to please yourself. It is a scary thought, but a powerful truth. If you still choose to reject God, the Bible says you are going to spend all eternity without God in hell – a never ending punishment! ('"But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars - their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."' - Revelation 21:8).

I can whole heartedly say, the only true way you can find happiness and know real peace is if you choose God's way. Rejecting Him is the BIGGEST mistake you will ever make.

HELLO UNIVERSITY :)

I have been a very busy girly sorting out things for university that I've forgotten to blog over the past few weeks. But it was good news! By the grace of God, I've managed to get into my first choice university :).

So as of the 16th, I'll be moving back to my home city of Liverpool. At the minute, I'm feeling very mixed emotions. I'm excited to go and take the next few steps in life, but its very sad moving on, leaving some very special people behind.

It has to be said, I'm dreading the goodbyes! :(