Welp, I finished my resume on last Sunday March 29. I have had such an urgency in my Spirit to get it finished, and apply for Youth Pastor jobs on the Church of God website. I have been in contact with the North Georgia State Youth Director. I have been watching the website for awhile, and nothing has struck me.
I was in church that Sunday morning, and I have had such a stirring in my Spirit that change was coming quickly. I had just shared this with my friend Dawn at church that something was stirring within my inner man, to get ready for change. It is so unexplainable, but I know the voice of God. I just am so in awe with his realness, and his presence.
On Monday March 30, I saw a post for a Part-time Youth Pastor in Jesup, GA. I sent my resume that afternoon after work. I did some research on the town, and what is around it. It is 6 hours from "home". I don't know what drew me to that specific ad, but it hit me different than other ads on the job post page. I called Lloyd and told him I applied, and he wasn't too happy. He set boundaries that he only wanted Tennessee or North Georgia. I told him it couldn't hurt anything to apply. He was O-K, but still a litte apprehensive. Oh, well I thought. I sent another resume to Nauvoo, AL. It seemed like a logical choice, only 3 hours away. There is NOTHING in Tennessee. It is the whole change of life thing that he is scared of.
On Wednesday, April 1, I received an email back from the pastor at Parkway Church of God in Jesup, GA. As I was reading it, I was so overtaken with emotion because everything he is needing and wanting is exactly what my heart desires for ministry. I responded and we set up a time to talk on the phone about my vision and his vision.
On Thursday, April 2, We were able to get in touch with one another. It was so neat to hear that someone that far away shares the exact same vision. Lloyd and I sat beside one another while we were on the phone. It isn't full time to begin with, but the money is not my concern. I said when I started this journey that God will provide, we just need a little supplement to us through especially if we were going to move. While we were on the phone, something just clicked. Not completely sure, of the whole direction, but God knows. I am not really scared about the money because being a RN will help. I was able to talk with the pastor's daughter and share with her my vision of ministry, and that eased my mind a little. We have set a time to go to Jesup, GA on the weekend of April 17-19.....to interview, meet the youth, and see the town.
Since then, we (Lloyd and I) have been in daily contact with the pastor there. The funny thing is, he and his wife sound just like Lloyd and I. We are CRAZZEE....didn't know that there could be so many of us in different states..lol.
I have discussed this "possible" move with my parents, and they are NOT happy. My dad, in fact, turned into his old self when I discussed it with him. I told him I KNOW how to pray, and know how to hear from the Lord on direction. I guess he feels like I am still a baby, and I can't do it. Makes me so mad sometimes, like I am stupid.....I'm not. I have shared it with many of my prayer partners, and what will be, will be.
I have such peace about the whole thing, it is an unexplainable peace....that is God. I know God has a complete plan for our lives. The adventure has just begun, no matter the direction. I am willing to go anywhere and do anything for my Savior. He gave so much that I owe so much. I would be really surprised if it doesn't work out. I have prepared myself for all of it. I am so excited, but am level headed about how things can turn out. I am just hanging on for the will of God.
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