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I feel like I've been asking for prayer a lot lately!! But I've got a major decision to make tonight and tomorrow... I had a job interview this morning with Springboard Home for Youth. I applied for a job as a House Parent... and I got it. The Center Director (whom I interviewed with) also suggested that I consider a position as one of their counselors instead, as she feels I have a calling towards counseling leadership and ministry.
---------------------------------------------------------------- I want to share a blog I wrote not too long ago... I was confused about what God had in store for me, and outlined what I felt was God's plan and purpose for my life...
http://www.mychurch.org/blog/71638/Okay-God-now-what(taken from my "Okay God, Now What" blog) God's Will and Purpose for MY Life:
* To obtain a degree in psychology (and perhaps theology?) and become a Christian counselor
* To lead/mentor/counsel youth
* To write (on the subjects listed in the next 2 points)
* To share my personal healing journey with others
* To teach/counsel youth, adults, and families on recovery through Christ from addictions, eating disorders, other mental illness, and sexual trauma/abuse - both individually and publically
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I have before me an opportunity to do these things. But I'm terrified to make the wrong decision. What if I'm not ready for this kind of ministry? I outlined these 5 points as LONG-TERM life goals! Not as anything that would happen in the immediate future, or - as it turns out - the present. The Springboard Home is for teen/adolescent girls (ages 12-17) who suffer primarily from drug addiction, though there are often other issues as well. It is totally Christ-centered, and uses the Word as the only source of truth and guidance through the Holy Spirit for healing.
Can I just say for a minute how COOL it was to interview today and be able to talk openly and freely about God and my faith?!?! To be able to work in such an environment would be a true blessing.
Okay, back to the decision... I'm trying to decide which position to pursue: House Parent or Counselor?
I have no doubt that God has called me into counseling ministry. None at all. As someone today said: "It's not a question of IF [I'm supposed to be a counselor], it's a question of when."
And then another person today invited me to step out of my comfort zone and out of the fear... and as I listened to "The Voice of Truth", I wonder if God may just be calling me out of the boat. After all, God doesn't call the equipped - He equips the called. Right?
So tonight I'm praying for the Spirit's guidance while making this decision.
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| October 18, 2007 |
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Kyleen, I don't think you can make a wrong decision here unless you feel you're not qualified for one of the positions. One will be a better choice than the other but it may take several months afterward to sort that out. You're doing what you need to do - pray. Try seeing yourself in six months in both positions. Which will be more fulfilling and which will offer greater challenges?
And I have to agree that God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called. So are you equipped? Has God brought you the tools you will need to be in one position or the other? I found that He often sets me up for something before it happens and then I get one of those "DOH!" moments when I can see how it all fell into place.
I may be rambling. If so I'm sorry. But it seems like both paths are part of God's purpose as you've noted above. So either would be a blessing to others and yourself - but which one. . .
I'll pray for guidance for you. And peace.
Gene |
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| October 18, 2007 |
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| Jesus, please lead Kyleen. For anything I didn't cover, Jesus, please fill in the blanks. Amen. |
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| October 18, 2007 |
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| I'll keep praying for you. I know that the Voice of Truth is speaking in your prayers. I know that no matter what your choice God is with you. You are wonderful, and you are God's child. |
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| October 18, 2007 |
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God doesn't call the equipped, He equips the called... That's beautiful! That was me. God made me a small group leader 2 months after I lead the first adult bible study of my life. I was awkward and nervous, and God used our small group to save 2 marriages from divorces, possibly a 3rd. I feel like Moses. The funny thing is, any of us can be Moses, it wasn't his natural talents and leadership that accomplished the salvation of the Jewish nation, scripture makes that clear! It was God! All he needed was a willing vessel.
I'll pray for ya Kyleen. God's will be done!
~mike |
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| October 18, 2007 |
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Sweetie, I pray that God lead and guide you into all truth. 16:9 A man may make designs for his way, but the Lord is the guide of his steps.
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| October 18, 2007 |
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Wow. Thank you all!
Gene - you certainly gave me some things to think about tonight... and I'm still picturing myself in 6 months... Which will be more fulfilling and which will provide the most challenges? I'm pretty sure I can see myself in either position, and that both would be fulfilling. I don't yet feel equipped. Or maybe I am, and I'm just plain scared.
JessIAM - thanks for that prayer!
Chris - our conversation today helped more than you'll know to refocus my thoughts and get me focusing on God, rather than all of the other influences in my decsion-making process. I really came to some peace after talking to you.
Mike - yeah, I heard that "... He equips the called" thing a while back, and it's always proven true. In every instance where I've stepped out in faith, God has equipped me and worked everything together for His plan. Thank you for the prayer, and for the encouragement.
Isha Odom - Thanks to you for the prayer as well. That verse is so appropriate! I'm trying to determine whether taking this position would be my own design, or if the Lord is guiding it.
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| October 18, 2007 |
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| Kyleen, You listen to Isha! That verse has been a comfort to me in many ways. Even after I made the "wrong" decision (OK, more than once), God still made good on it. If God directs your steps, and you walk in faith, guess where you're headed? |
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| October 18, 2007 |
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| Kyleen, I will be keeping you in prayer. The best indicator for me has always been peace. Sounds silly, but sometimes I have been so anxious to jump, yet something wasn't quite right. Pray about it, ponder it, and look for confirmations. God bless you, and your desire to do His will! |
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| October 18, 2007 |
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Gene-AMEN, wrong decision has been my middle name at times
Kyleen-Grace to you |
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| October 18, 2007 |
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Gene and Isha - you're very right. I have faith that God will use and direct me for His will no matter what... even if I make the "wrong" decisions.
Chrissy - Thanks for that... and I agree. Peace is always a good indicator, which is why I'm hesitant now. Though, my unrest may simply be fear of doing something SO big rather than an indication that it's the "wrong" move. It could be the latter as well, though.
Haha, in case you can't tell, I'm still very much on the fence... though I am leaning one way. Man, why do I have to have CHOICES!? :-p It'd be much simpler to be told where to go and when and not have a choice in the matter. |
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| October 19, 2007 |
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| Kyleen, I dont know you very well, but from what I have seem you are a wonderful woman of God. It looks as thought God has some pretty huge plans for your life right now. I am praying for you and I believe that God will lead you and He will certainly never leave you. Just remember God already has his plan set out for you, so whether you think the decision is right or wrong, God will use you no matter what.
My prayers and blessings are with you!
love, Megan |
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| October 19, 2007 |
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:)
Megan - thanks so much for your comment! God certainly does know how to use us in every situation... your prayers and blessings come as an unexpected (but welcome!) surprise. I can't wait to get to know you more as I get more involved with the High School class and events there with you guys. I'm really excited I get the chance to be around you more! |
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| October 19, 2007 |
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Hi Kyleen,
18yrs ago, I was faced with a similar situation, and felt as you do right now. Too long to go into detail, but I was placed in a position to become a leadership trainer. I had shadowed my mentor for only 1 year, and not with the expecatation of doing what he did. Well, as it happened, he was unable to fill several paid obligations, and I was given the options of filling in for him.
That was 18 years ago, and over 100,000 participants later. Who knew? Surely not I. But God knew. Yes He does equipped the called. I know, I'm one of them.
http://leadershipology.biz
Pastor Aminata |
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| October 24, 2007 |
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And?????
Kyleen, what's the decision?
We're dieing to know out here! |
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| October 24, 2007 |
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Well then I guess I should let people know, huh?! I'll try to get on and blog about it tomorrow... I've been working all week and not getting home till pretty late... I actually just got home from work and church band practice - it's nearly midnight! And I have to work tomorrow as well. So I'll have to wait till tomorrow.
Okay, I won't leave you hanging - I took the position as one of the two Counselors at Springboard. I'm SO excited for the opportunity, and I've already been working as a temporary House Parent for the last couple of days. It's a great way for me to get to know the girls and let them get to know me before we tell them that I'm going to be one of the counselors. I'm loving it. God is so good! There's much more to the story, but I'll write all that tomorrow... |
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| October 25, 2007 |
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| Congrats and best wishes! |
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| October 25, 2007 |
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| Thanks Gene! |
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