Dear Blog Readers.....It is rare that I post 2 time in one day, but I can not keep this from you any longer...In an effort to save some time....I am gonna copy and paste an email I sent to my school today....Read and begin to pray.....This is HUGE!!!!!!!!!
Dear Faculty and Staff,
It is with much emotion that I am typing this email. Both excitement and fear, happiness and sadness.......While in the Philippines, the Lord was constantly at work at in my heart......He showed me things about myself and stretched me to be a person that I was not.......As a part of that stretching, He is leading me to accept a position at a Philippines Missionary school as a teacher/administrator. I will be responsible for the "paper work" of the school as well as teaching a lower level elementary class from grades 1-3. Also, as the administrator I would be responsible for the promotion of the school and enrollment..Right now the enrollment is very low, and they are in desperate need of leadership from American, certified teachers....The missionaries have been praying for a year that God would send them 2 men who could work for the school...The missionaries are not able to their mission work effectively because they are having to teach their children......Ironically (that is if you believe in irony) the Lord decided to send me and my roommate to deliver shoe boxes....I can see now it was so much bigger than a shoe box...My roommate is also going as an upper grade teacher for grade 6-8....Honestly I am scared to death, please do not think my faith is some how this super ginormous thing, but the Lord has ALWAYS made a way for me....I am currently in the process of finding a renter for my house, and raising my support.....The position there is a non-paid position, and I will have to raise a year's worth of support just as an independent missionary..I will do that by finding monthly sponsors...This is in no way an email to ask for money, but just to inform all of my family here about the journey I am stepping into in faith..........I am comfortable here at Lone Oak and desire to stay but the Lord is so clear when He speaks.......While in the Philippines I realized just how big God is and how He works all around the world......not just in my little world here in Spartanburg..... After my year of commitment I will pray and consider the possibility of returning here or continuing to teach there for another year. I covet your prayers as I embark on this journey....I know that God will do awesome amazing things as I walk with Him and follow His plan for my life.
4 comments:
As stated in Joshua that DJ has preached on lately, Joshua 1:9
"I have commanded you, Be strong and couragous! Don't tremble or be terrified, because the lord your God is with you wherever you go".
It is so Awesome to see His Word be faithful!!!!!!!
It's a wonderful feeling to step out and follow the Lord's perfect will for your life, isn't it? I know the Lord is going to bless you beyond measure for your obedience to minister to the people of the Philipines. He will provide for all of your needs according to his riches in glory!
jen
How AWEsome to know when God is directing your path. It's pretty amazing to be an answer to prayer! I'm sure it will be a year that you won't ever forget or regret! It's good you got your snow this year isn't it!
Oh my gosh. Wow. How exciting. Phil 4:19, God will provide.
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