So, I have continued to pray and seek God's heart and direction as I work on completing the application. While it's been difficult to carve out time in the midst of a very highly busy travel season at work and with the outside activities I'm involved in, completing the application and seeking God's confirmations has been on my mind all the time. What's great is that lately, oftentimes, my daily devotions and scripture readings, a few circumstances and friends' statements have been re-confirming for me that this is the door God is still leading me to walk through.
I actually just finished a phone call with the director, Warren Bane, tonight that encouraged me greatly and I felt the Holy Spirit stirring within me, re-confirming again in that inexpressible way that the door is still open and "calling out to me". All I can say is, although things are gaining momentum and going well in Syracuse and part of me longs to stay, I keep sensing and hearing in my heart that God is calling me to more than just the good that's happening now - He's calling me to follow Him into things that are beyond what I can see or imagine at this time. I'm still trusting in Him and though I don't know what this kind of change or move will entail or result in, all I know is that as God's calling me, I want to follow and not miss the opportunity to see His plans come to fruition as I obey. Warren was very positive about me continuing to be a "shoo-in" great addition to their organization, and likened my candidacy to that of the potential SU student that is a straight A, very actively involved and top candidate that doesn't need that extra "I'm pulling for this student" advocating statement by the recruiter. =)
So - I'm nearly done with my application and really hope to get it finished before another week goes by. As soon as all the references and my application are in, they will be able to render a decision on it relatively quickly. Then, and only then, will I be able to finalize my decision by telling my boss at work and give my month's notice while working out the details about how much longer I'll work while prepping for the January 5 week training period and support-raising season.
In the meantime, I'm continuing to try and give my best at work and serve God in the workplace with excellence. I traveled to Boston, MA last week and am (happily!) on my way to San Francisco, CA this weekend to spend the week there doing high school visits and conducting student interviews.
Thank you in advance for your thoughts and prayers. Please let me know how you're doing too! =)
Love in Christ,
Kar-Lai
