Surreal like Dali

How would I describe my first 1.5 weeks in Glasgow?

I'm still wrapping my head around the fact that I'll be here for the next semester. The bustling streets, constant sirens, cobblestones, accents, rain...it's been a lifestyle shift. I can drink here, go out to clubs, eat haggis, or do absolutely nothing all day.

But even so, as much as I was called to serve through EPIC in Indiana, I'm still called to further Christ's kingdom here. I've spent a lot of time doing pretty much nothing, holed up in my room waiting for the weekends to travel, or for the rain to clear up.
Granted, I've had more time with my thoughts and quiet times, but this time can also be used to go, to serve.

Pursue Christ. That was my new year's resolution.
I'm praying for God to use me. Sometimes I feel like it's an empty prayer because I feel I hardly made a difference among my friends and fellowship in Indiana. But it's not by my hand or work that God's will is accomplished.
I want to be God's vessel. So pray I can glorify him, that he'd put me to work and challenge my faith and give me opportunities to hear about other people's faith and share mine. And I pray to be bold.

I spent almost 3 hours chatting with a German on the tour bus on our way there/back from Oban. And we covered everything from Texan gun laws to German food. But not once did I allow myself to speak about my faith or ask him about his. Why?? 

Mind vomit. 
Anyways, here's a passage of praise and encouragement from my readings in Isaiah 12:4-5.

In that day you will say:

“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;
    make known among the nations what he has done,
    and proclaim that his name is exalted.

Sing to the Lord, for he has done glorious things;
    let this be known to all the world.

Cheers.
junior day #159
scotland day #11
01.27.16