I haven't updated lately. My apologies...
A lot has been happening; First thing is a job. I came back from Fiji trying to figure out my next step. Where to work? Do I go back to be a Missionary in Corporate America or do I make a step in a different direction? In the beginning of the trip we took a class to figure out what our strengths are. What are you gifted at? Naturally sports, by default God gave me the gift of athleticism. What's something you can do for hours and be happy with it? UH...play sports.
Well, apparently this wasn't the right answer. They're looking for something more corporate structured. I like competition, organizing, communication... I kept seeing sports and naturally athletically gifted. I'm sorry if that's not what you're looking for, but that's what I keep seeing.
I didn't think anything of it then, but coming home and by the end of the trip, God filling my heart with the love for kids I've decided that I needed to work with people, coach kids, and get involved with youth. I have excepted a position with Xsport in Libertyville where I will be working at the Front Desk. In the meantime I will also be working on getting a certification in Personal Training so I can work with people and invest in people, but this decision hasn't been easy.
Last week my previous employer called offering me a position, which could be temporary, to help them the next six months until they can find someone to fill the position. It was tempting. I could still work those six months to save money, pay down more debting, work on my personal training certification, and gain more experience in corporate America. I seriously considered it. But I got to a point where I needed to step out in faith. I could very well get stuck there again. Happy with the money I was making. Stuck again. Not persuing what God called me to do. Stuck in routine and monotany and happy with it.
I realize that I need to step out in faith and know that God will take care of me. I will be taking a huge pay cut by changing careers but if Fiji taught me one thing, it was how much a dollar is worth in Heaven. Souls are worth SO much more.
Last Tuesday I called my previous employer and gladly declined and am now stepping out of the boat, in Faith and I could't be happier!
Another update to come soon! Hope all is well. Much love. CAT
