The other day I was struck by the daunting fact that another placement is drawing ever closer. I had been told that my last work placement would be in West Brommich in a Mental Health setting, but wasn't told exactly where. For a while I have been anxious about this especially as it included concerns of accomodation and transport. The other day my mum recomended that I prayed about it and ask God to help me and take my anxieties away. I did this, and afterwards phoned my good friend Sahid, who I thought may have had the same placement for 2nd year. I recieved such encouragement from him as he told me about the place that I might be and the people that I might be working with. He shared with me how much he loved it there and how he was confident that I would feel the same way. He also gave me details of transport that I may need and what preperations I need to do before going there. It was such a blessing and encouragement to me. It reminded me of how good God is and made me so thankful to Him.
Yesterday, I phoned up to find out where exactly I would be placed and it turns out that it will be in the very same place as my friend was, and with possibly even the same educator! Cool huh?! God has answered my prayer wonderfully. It is easy to forget God's power or His love towards us, but thankfully He sticks with us and is faithful, even through our doubts and anxieties. I've recognised throughout university that God has been helping me all the way and has been 'able to do exeedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us' (Ephesians 3:20). Praise His goodness.
God bless you all. I hope that you have an encouraging day too :)