Life's Adventures: January 2011

My supervisor at the Outreach Center and

I have been praying lately about whether the Center's

board of directors would approve bringing me

onto the staff full-time.

This has been quite the topic of conversation lately.

Even prior to graduation, I was being asked about my

plans longer-term with the Center. I always replied that

"I don't know what the future holds, but I am praying about

where God would have me be long-term. Right now, I am

thankful for my position and enjoy what I am doing at the Center."

This, I believe, was a good answer to their question....

until the board of directors questioned my commitment to

the Center long-term. Since I wouldn't give a "straight" answer

about my future at the Outreach Center, the board interpreted my
response as not being committed to the Center at all.

God has a funny way of working things out in the end.

The grant that would have funded my position (back in October)

fell through. That same week, I received a phone call

that offered me a wonderful position at my "dream" job.

Months have gone by. I prayed and waited. Prayed and waited.

Finally, I decided to commit to the Outreach Center. The board of

directors met to talk with one another about my position and future here.

When they reached a conclusion (based on our resources), they offered

me 28 hours a week.

God has a funny way of working things out in the end. I felt a mix of disappointment

and relief. With this schedule, I am able to pursue the other opportunity

as well as stay at the Center indefinitely. This is what I had hoped for from day one.
Unfortunately, this schedule also limits the savings I can put together and will not
sustain me long-term.

Now, I sit and wait. Praying that God would open doors where
I am meant to take opportunities...

and closes doors when I am meant to stay put.

I am so thankful for my position at the Outreach Center. I am thankful for an understanding supervisor who has supported my professional and personal development since day One. And I am thankful for a God who is always faithful and has my best interest in mind.

I'm hopeful about my future...excited to see how it all fits together.
And I will, of course, keep you posted when I find out.