You’re here again? Thank you. Honestly. And sorry it’s been a while. I really want to take you on this journey with me. But I also know there’s wisdom in spending time praying and processing before just unloading everything at once. (Let’s be real – there will probably still be a little bit of verbal vomit.)

Brace yourself – this one’s coming from a slightly different place. It’s going to be real. (Not that the others weren’t, but this feels like it’s going to land a little differently – though let’s be honest, I’m only on the third sentence, so who knows where we’re heading.) At uni, they always told us to write the introduction last – once you actually know where you’ve landed. But I’m ignoring that and just rolling with it.

Side note: I’m currently sitting in the garden writing this, watching Wimbledon. Norrie’s trying his best – bless him. Now as I continue, the Lionesses are in the FINAL. WOOP!

I don’t know if you caught the video I posted on Instagram after the last blog, but it pretty much sums up what I want At The Well to be – a space of authenticity and vulnerability. A place where, even if your story looks nothing like mine, something in these ramblings might stir your faith, encourage your heart, or just remind you that you’re not alone. If this space does anything, I hope it shows you that God is always at work – even in the chaos.

So. Let’s get into it, shall we?

If I’m being honest, every plan I had for how this chapter of life would look? None of it’s gone as expected. Not one bit. The strategies, the timelines, the picture I had in my head – they’ve all shifted. And the wild part? We’re not even a year in.

But here’s the thing: even with the detours, I’ve never been more sure of the why. The calling hasn’t changed – if anything, it’s sharpened. And walking forward in this unknown is taking every ounce of faith I’ve got.

Honestly? I feel a bit like Moses at the edge of the Red Sea. Okay, granted – Moses had a bit more going on (understatement of the century). But still, right in the middle of what looks impossible, God’s saying: “Trust Me anyway.” Easier said than done.

Maybe that’s exactly where He wants me – wants us: not in control, but fully dependent. Not perfectly planned, but completely surrendered. So here I am, saying: “Okay God… I’ll lift the staff.” Or in my case, my passport, malaria tablets, and sun cream. Because I believe You’ll make a way – even if it’s not the way I pictured. I’m determined to keep living out my calling: to serve, to give my life to God’s work, and to see His kingdom come here on earth.

The current situation?

I’m preparing to leave my job and move out of my house. In about two months, I’ll be unemployed and living back with my parents (not exactly what I imagined doing at 30). I’ll be relying solely on people’s sponsorship for now. Of course, when I’m back in the UK next year, I’ll be looking for paid work.

This season is demanding a huge amount of faith and challenging me in ways I didn’t expect. I’ve always been very independent – always have been (ask Joanne and Wayne) – so the idea of not ‘fending for myself’ is really testing me. But I believe God wants to surround me with people who will walk this road alongside me.

So where are we up to now?

I’m officially leaving my job on 9th September – and that’s been emotional. It’s the end of a chapter. Actually, it feels more like the end of series one. A series with twists and turns, strong storylines, and some serious character development.

Now we wait, in anticipation, for series two.

And… my flight is booked. I’m officially going to Ghana on 24th September – initially for 60 to 90 days. Then, I’m hoping to return next year for a few more trips and, eventually, a permanent move. Not going to lie – this is the scary bit. Waiting on the Lord. Believing that the finances and resources will come in His time.

Anything you could give to sponsor me would genuinely be transformative. Not only would it help cover accommodation, food, travel, visa, insurance, and everything else – it would also encourage me so much, knowing there’s a group of people behind me, supporting me financially. Even £5 a month would help. I’m also so grateful for my prayer groups – being able to post a quick voice note with prayer points and know I’m being covered in prayer is essential to what I’m doing.

Looking back at these blogs reminds me how important it is to revisit what God has spoken over us in the past. These posts have become a kind of journal for me – a way to keep a record of God’s guidance and faithfulness. Maybe you have a journal or a scripture that God has spoken to you through, one that’s worth going back to and having your own rewind. It can help you see that God was moving all along, even when it didn’t seem obvious. You’re not living in a Plan B; you are living in God’s plan.

• Blog One: “God’s timing is perfect, even when it feels like the wait is too long.”
• Blog Two: “I am learning to trust God’s plans, even when they look different to what I expected.”
• Blog Three: “When we stay planted in God’s love, we grow stronger through every challenge.”
• Blog Four: “Trusting God in the unknown seasons helps our roots grow deeper, so our branches can reach further.”
• Blog Five: “Staying planted – even when it’s hard – prepares us for the branches that will spread wide.”
  

These words have shaped me and continue to remind me that every season of life has purpose, and God’s hand is in every step. Maybe you’re also in a Plan B season. Maybe everything feels uncertain. I just want to say – you’re not alone. God’s not thrown off course. He always finishes what He starts.

If you’re feeling like you’re in a Plan B season, I want to pray for you right now:

Father, I pray that You would remind us all that Your plans are perfect, even when life feels uncertain. Give us strength to trust You in the unknown, courage to keep stepping forward, and peace to rest in Your timing. Help us to see that we are not living in a PlanB, but right where You have placed us for Your purpose. Surround us with Your love, provide for our needs, and guide our hearts. Amen.

Thank you, again, for reading. For being here. For cheering me on. Series two’s going to be a wild one – but I trust the Author knows what He’s doing.

Naawuni ni pahi gom,
Jess