So a while back I mentioned that I needed more work. But more so, I've gotten to the point in my life where I am not so sure if I am as content in what I am doing. For the past two years, God has brought what I feel, exactly what I needed into my life: a well paying job (with benefits) that I enjoy, a church to use my gifts, worship and attend- that helps pay the bills, and the opportunity to still work at camp in the summer. It has been amazing and I have been content in it, for the fact that: I always wanted to do something different "for a couple years" when I was out of school...and still work at camp. I haven't necessarily used my degree (worth $80,000 and for which I am now paying loans up the wazoo) and there have been times when I was holding onto those jobs for dear life because they each could have slipped away too easily....and God has been faithful and full of blessings. Now, heading back into the fall I'm beginning to wonder if the "opportunity" I was waiting for was going to come. (I NEVER look for jobs....they ALWAYS come to me!) I haven't gone looking for anything, but I know I need something else...something different...something more...something permanent...something real.
Well, my friend, Chaz has been the youth pastor at River Of Life Church. This is basically the church I grew up in, my dad was the pastor from the time I was 4 until I was 11 and I continued on the quiz team, in the youth group there, and of course maintained the friendships. Over the past year I occasionally helped out with the youth group and have been looking forward to getting more involved this year. Chaz has been interested in gettng a job in Utah, and on Sunday announced that he has accepted a job there and....is leaving this week!!! Therefore the church needs some one to help out there! (Just a little bit! ;)) I immediately knew that would mean more responsibility for myself and the other helpers. We are going to meet on Wednesday to discuss that. Well, this morning I decided to ask Chaz what the church was looking at as far as hiring...etc...perhaps I have a friend...I was just curious. He says, "come over to church, Pastor Dave and I want to talk to you" I did. Just now, this morning. And basically they told me that they want someone to step in who is familiar, who can continue, stick around, etc..and just this morning, I was the one who sparked them....soo.....they wanted to see what I thought...and well, I'm definitely a bit shocked..and nervous....yet open. A lot has yet to be figured out and waited on and discussed...I would have to continue with the bus driving and fit in 20-25 hours and be done at CPC(which would work fine) in order to be there on Sundays and also step into a role as a worship leader...but I guess that is where it's at....up to me to "discern and pray" and therefore, I ask you to join me. This could be HUGE..and exciting and amazing...but a bunch of other things too...and I need a clear path from the Lord. Ahh....I'm biting my finger nails!!!!.........
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