SEASON 3 EPISODE 13: SPRING BREAK WEEK 3

My 3-week Spring break comes to an end and I begin my final leg of the journey on the LPC.

Some thoughts on the concluding week on my work experience:

I had the opportunity to attend a hearing in the Court of Appeal, located at the Royal Courts of Justice along Fleet Street!

As it was a contested matter, I witnessed the Counsel for the firm's client (a barrister with his wig and gown) battle it out with the Counsel for the other side's client before a single judge. I marvelled at the brilliance of both Counsel and the intelligence of the judge. It was an eye-opener to the art of advocacy in England - the place for law.

I also witnessed the judge delivering his judgment later that day.

So, in addition to the invaluable experience these past 3 weeks, I leave this firm also knowing that there is no training contract in September 2008 and a small nominal sum.

This small nominal sum are my "first-fruits" of my income in England. Hence, I set aside 10% of it as a tithing and placed it in the offering bag this morning at service. I gave in gratitude to the LORD for He, and only He provided this work experience for me. Thanks be to Him!

On the closing of the door for a training contract at this firm, when I was told of this, I felt relieved rather than disappointed. I had this "burden was being lifted off my back" kind of feeling and felt that it is strange in these circumstances. The usual is to feel disappointed because you have given, in one of my LPC colleagues words "a 3-week interview" to them. But, it is not the case here. Hm, what is the LORD telling me here??

I am on the homeward stretch now. Another month or so of teaching before my exams in June. After an extension of my existing tenancy agreement at the hall, I will need to move to a more permanent place to stay when I return - in faith - as a trainee solicitor in September 2008.

The other thing I want to mention are my intentions of going back home for a well-deserved break in the summer (ie July - August). I want to be with my family and friends for these 6-7 weeks or so before coming back in September to begin the next chapter of my adventures. That will be Season 4.

So, there are lots of exciting things in the coming months. As I journey into them, I know I have the LORD on my side and I just have this intuitive feeling that everything will fall into place at the right time. My LORD is a "just in time" God, He is never too late or too early.

My God is an awesome God!