The Year Ahead.....

Since the 1st January I've been thinking about what lies ahead this year. I really don't want to drift through it. As of 1st January Mosaic Sheffield officially exists as a community! That's quite scary and exciting. 4 of us (at the moment!) setting off into the unknown looking at something that has values and a vision to demonstrate faith, hope and love in Sheffield but an unknown form. It could go anywhere! I'm excited about what God is already doing in Sheffield and what He'll do through Mosaic. I feel enormous potential and have become really aware of the needs that this city has. At this point I feel that I could either be parylised and overwhelmed or whole heartedly, with determination and purpose, leap into this year with everything I am. I like the second option even though by nature I've never been a risk taker or a lover of the unknown (unlike Sam!). It's already hard not being part of the church community we've been used to over the past 5 years. We have so much time and space which is nice and kind of unsettling at the same time! I'm a routine, planning person who likes structure. I feel like already God is stirring lots of things in me, unveiling hopes, dreams and fears. Even though it's unsettling, it makes me feel very alive!

I was listening to a song in the car on the way to work this morning and it became my prayer so I thought I'd share it. I know there are lots of people embarking or who have embarked on the same journey as us and I'd love to know how you feel/felt..

"I've made up my mind. You're all I want in this world. There's no turning back. I'm pressing on into You..

Whatever the cost I'll gladly pay it Lord, whatever it takes I will stand for your truth, your grace, to see your heart poured out on this world

No matter how far, I'll run this race for You. No matter how hard, I will stand for your truth, Your grace, to see Your heart poured out on this world"