Dear all,
Some of you may recall the challenges I have faced in my accommodation in the 11 years or so I have lived in this flat. I have shared openly about the issues I’ve faced with troublesome neighbours and many of you have been incredibly kind and supportive. I haven’t forgotten how many of you helped me financially when I close to homelessness. May God bless you abundantly for your generosity!
After the person who was primarily responsible for the challenges I was facing moved out, his flat was vacant for a period of months, and this was a great mercy. His flat is now occupied with a new neighbour who sadly displays some of the same behaviours, although fortunately so far the problems haven’t been as bad as with the previous tenant. These kinds of issues are common when living in a shared property in which people with mental health issues reside.
The third person in this three flat property continues to display unkind behaviour, and the combined impact of neighbour-related stresses and challenges related to the mental health system in London have left me once again in a predicament about whether I should move, despite the very real appreciation I have of living here for many reasons. When prayerfully trying to discern the will of God regarding what I should do, He has recently indicated that it may be time to move soon.
The Lord has indicated that He wishes for me to live nomadically in the near future, which is appealing in some ways and daunting in others. Having the freedom to travel around would be a great mercy, but I know such a move would probably not be welcomed by the people currently in my support network, who would likely fear for my safety. While I am quite comfortable living with very little and trusting in God to provide, I know this is a counter-cultural attitude that not many people share. May the Lord help me to be obedient to His will, whatever it is.
With the very real prospect of a move in the next few weeks facing me, I have been spending time thinking about the work side of things and how I will be able to afford enough money for food and drink. I have eaten out of refuse bins in the past and God has always provided, but having an income would likely provide added peace of mind. You can graciously assist me by considering purchasing one of my products, either a book or some music, or considering booking a counselling session (or a few sessions) with me.
The major obstacle I face in this transition is the Vagrancy Act in England, which criminalises rough sleeping. I obviously want to avoid a situation where I am breaking the law, however much I may dislike the effects of this piece of legislation. And this is why your support is so important, because it is only by being in a financially stable position that I can avoid rough sleeping if I am living nomadically. You can also help by reblogging this article so that it reaches more people.
I hope that my request to support me by purchasing one of my products doesn’t come across as selfish. I have expended a great deal of time and energy trying to create products that offer value, and I’m confident that if you explore the books and music I have produced you may find something genuinely appealing. So please do consider having a browse!
Here are those links again:
https://stevencolborne.com
https://stevencolborne.bandcamp.com
https://tealightcounselling.uk
Thank you for your time and do let me know how you’re doing today in the comments.
Peace and blessings,
Steven x
Perfect Chaos 