Sadly, my time as a volunteer has come to an end. It was incredibly good fun but hard work with very early mornings and late nights. In this short time though of just 9 days, the Lord has shown me things and I have learnt more about myself than I expected. Lots of it good but some not so…I’m a work in progress still in certain areas even after all these years but God is in the business of refining me and that is part of the process. Hallelujah.
We all have strengths and weaknesses and temptations to resist. Our flesh can try and influence our behaviour especially when we are put into new situations with different people, different expectations and with a hierarchy of responsibility and a team of people, all coming together with different backgrounds and skills. It is in these times that our strengths and weaknesses become more keenly felt. I’m so grateful for the leading and conviction of the Holy Spirit which helped me so much during my time as a volunteer interacting with colleagues, athletes and spectators.
I have a lot to process over the next few days and share with you all. I’m excited to start writing again. In the meantime here are a few photos from my time at the #Commonwealth Games 2022 with some of my fellow volunteers.





6 responses to “The Final Whistle..”
I am truly excited for what you are going to share with us Nicola. When we are receptive God will use any new circumstances to teach us more about ourselves and Him. I suppose you could call it a spiritual bravery test. God bless you and your family today sister 🙏
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Thanks Alan. Always lessons to learn isn’t there 😊
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“I’m a work in progress still in certain areas even after all these years but God is in the business of refining me and that is part of the process. Hallelujah.”
So encouraging when I see someone else having these same thoughts 🙂
Andy B
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Absolutely I realise my weaknesses more as I grow older and how patient God is with me 😊
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oh, so very much do i agree with you (about me lol)
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Andy B
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