Friday, June 19, 2009

Appreciative...

Thanks be to God who always leads us unto victory through Jesus Christ His Son. I'm appreciative of the Lord for today marks the end of my two-year MA in Sweden, England and Norway. Way back in 2006 I was in despair and crying to God to take me out of my trying work situation. He did it! A year later I was in Europe when I least expected it. Praise God! Be encouraged today that God will surprise you when you are almost giving up, He will grant you respite and grace.

My late father never went that far with education, but I know he would have been happy for me today for having a second masters degree. I bet my old man would have come running like he always did shouting "chipolopolo changa!" (my bullet of a son) each time I did something noteworthy. The guy would then brag to his pals about me! Hahahahahah!

I'm thankful also to my mom, for always being supportive and my siblings as well as relatives for the numerous journeys to the airport and welcoming me even at odd hours. I take the next step by faith trusting God and believing Him for a great future. Satan, the blood of Jesus is against you!

posted by Joe Mlenga @ 12:30 am 1 comments

Friday, June 12, 2009

Thank you Goteborg



It is so hard to leave Goteborg (Gothenburg) let alone Sweden. I like the way the Swedes conduct themselves, not hustling and bustling like in London. I like their tact too. I will miss these folks and I hope one day I will be back in this city. Thank you Goteborg University, Dr Elisabeth Abiri, Dr Kjell Malmgren, Smyrna International Church..wonderful people!!
God remains faithful. The past three weeks have been very rough...torrid. But last night I sang the song 'You Are Alpha and Omega...'...as I praised sacrificially I sensed a breakthrough, and today things have started happening.
There is still some uncertainty since I'm graduating while unemployed unlike during my previous studies at Orebro University. But I will walk on with hope and faith, believing that things will fall into place.

It will be good to be home, but it hurts to part with friends some who I met just last week. But as one of my friends quipped: It is time to move on.

posted by Joe Mlenga @ 8:29 pm 0 comments