Dear university student...

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It's okay to feel panicked, scared, nervous, annoyed.
Just please don't stay there.

I feel you and how daunting it is to know you won't return to university until September, or never if you're final years. For some, this may be amazing news, but for the majority it feels disappointing. 

You won't have your last classes, graduation shows, graduation etc how you imaged it. No goodbyes.

I myself moved back home this week, for the foreseeable future. My parents moved to a small village near Hull last year, which means I have no friends or community here. 

It would be super easy for me to feel frustrated (I have had those moments for sure) and just stay in that place. 

Whereas I believe in a God who is calling us higher, to see above our own circumstances. To be thankful for what we do have in this time. Also, to make the most of this season we're in. 

If you're anything like me and thrive from people, you will probably not like the idea of social distancing/isolation. 

But I am here to encourage you that this does not have to be social distancing, but more like physical distancing. I have facetimed more people this week, than I usually would in a week. It has been lush!! 

I can wear my comfy clothes and still socialise, without the judgement. What GLORIOUS time eh. 

I want to prompt you to do things that make you happy and rested during such a sad and chaotic time. Have a bath. Read that book you never have time to read. Start that project. Knit that scarf. 

Now I know that being inside for some of you won’t be easy and please don't hear this as me trying to take away from the struggle you're going through. I'm just trying to spread a little light and comfort during such a testing time. 

Now the best thing I can offer you is Jesus. His love and peace are yours if you would like it. I believe in a hope which goes beyond the circumstances of today. 

If there is ANYTHING I can pray for, then please send me a message. Whether you know Jesus or not, I want to be fighting these battles with you. Social distancing does not equal loneliness and I want to be a part of proving that. 

So, what can I be praying for? Where do you want to see freedom and hope in your life? 

























Charlie x


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