I have written this story in different ways but nothing seems to capture what I actually wanted to say, so here's just one way of saying this...i realize that when a lot of things are happening at the same time and its really exciting or sad-im unable to be content with whatever i write-everything just wont suffice haha, anyway here it goes....
There is only one thing constant in this world and that is-change!
Recently I have heard of several transitions -people being promoted, people having new mission field, people receiving new job description and people having new status. Its actually a normal thing, yet for some reason, I took a great deal of looking at it this year.
My thoughts: “Hmm, this thing looks very exciting, what if I become part of it?”
My prayer: “ God do you want this thing for me?”
AN IMAGINATION turning into a VISION
One of my friend undergoing such transition would undergo a job description surgery-he’ll soon be moving around ministering to our provincial churches and helping out in their campus ministry.
My thoughts: “Wow, that sounds so exciting-traveling, meeting a lot of new people, helping out various campus ministries.”
My prayer: “God, why am I consistently thinking about this, do you want me to be part of this?”
A DILEMMA
An influx of freshmen harvest…. opportunities of partnering with various high school campuses abounds…so many leaders yet to be trained.
My thoughts: “I see a big need, a big vision, big opportunities, big expansion, where am I to place myself.”
My prayers: “ Lord who am I to make such big decisions alone? Show me your heart and your will, lead me into in.”
A SERIES OF CONSULTATIONS
Prov. 12:15 The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.
Prov. 13:10 Pride only breeds quarrels, but wisdom is found in those who take advice.
Prov. 19:20 Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise.
Asking advice has brought tremendous insights on my dilemma, it has given perspective to my vision and practical plans for my course of action.
My thoughts: “ I see everything in a bigger perspective, the details of my course of action and its possible implications in my life- I am excited and in faith for everything that is about to happen.”
My prayer: “Lord, you know what’s best for me, I am committed to your will in my life, I don’t know the exact way towards your destiny for me, pave the way, lead me into it no matter how illogical it is. Make the necessary preparations for whatever it will entail.”
My bible keeps saying: “Prov. 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;”
MY SITUATION
I’ve never been so excited and patient at the same time-you just knew that something is brewing in your heart, yet you have the power to be still cause you are just certain that God will make a way. Indeed God made a way, I was called in to join and attend a 3 Saturdays high school training seminar at Manila. And that paved the way I guess, during those weeks I talked the decision out with my mentors, my closest friends, my pastor did the same. After a series of prayer and consultations we both believe in faith that moving out was where the grace of God is taking me at this season of my life. It may be inconvenient and illogical, but I cannot see myself in any other place than where God is taking me.( thats the simplest way i could write it in words
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MY DECISION...
So right now I am transitioning to be a campus missionary in UP Dilliman. I am still sold out in reaching the future leaders who are being molded in the University of the Philippines. Dilliman has twice as much population than Los Banos, it is a home to more than 25000 students. Needless to say Im really excited to be use by God mightily in this place and to work with the team God has placed me in. Likewise I am excited for Los Banos as an influx of new members comes in and new campus missionaries are rising up to answer God’s call for their lives.
LAST NOTE:
I remember one time I was talking with Jon, i think this was at the time when Gilbert was just transitioning to Ubelt. Here's what he said: (well my paraphrase version) " We need to learn to work as if we are going to stay here forever but at the same always packed and ready to go where God is taking us!" I think that's just exactly what I did- who knows where God is taking me next, I can only imagine!
) " We need to learn to work as if we are going to stay here forever but at the same always packed and ready to go where God is taking us!" I think that's just exactly what I did- who knows where God is taking me next, I can only imagine!
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