Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Romans 12:22.
- katlynsaley
- Aug 14, 2014
- 2 min read
Yesterday, as I was sitting in the sunshine, in the middle of an Honduran Rainforest, I was blessed with an extending invitation for my service with the Peace Corps. Expecting this email in November, I was quite surprised to see my placement officer's name in my inbox when I opened my gmail to send a note to my parents that we had made it to the jungle, and in one piece. Consumed by happiness I clicked on the email to read what was written inside. Ashley, my placement officer, had not just given me an invitation to one country, but the choice between two. My excitement grew, until I realized that having the choice to pick where I will be for the next 27 months, wasn't going to be an easy decision, and I had until this Friday (aka 2 days) to decide. So I started to pray. My decision to apply to become a Peace Corps volunteer was inspired by my faith, and to follow the calling God has for me. So you can see that I also wanted the decision of where I would be going to be in God's hands, not my own.
Where we are currently staying in Honduras has a beautiful yoga and meditation platform overlooking the hills of the rainforest. While here I have spend significant time there doing yoga, thinking, clearing my mind, praying, and taking in everything my surroundings have to offer. A few hours after getting this email, I grabbed my Bible and hiked up the hill to the platform to talk to God. Ethiopia or Malawi. Those are the countries that God has placed on my heart. Proverbs 16:2 says, "All the ways of a man are clean in his own sight, but the Lord weighs the motives." I want my decision to be based on where I believe that God wants me to be, and not for selfish reasons. I want to go where God is calling me.
After spending some time in prayer, researching each country and program as much as I could, and talking to my family and friends I have come to the conclusion that there are many pros and cons to each country. I wanted to go where I could make the most difference, but the fact is that both of these countries need help or I wouldn't be sent there. So after a few days I believe God is telling me that I am meant to be in Malawi for my Peace Corps service. I could not be more excited for this next adventure in my life, and I am thankful for all who have prayed for me through this long and sometimes disheartening journey. God has done amazing things over and over in my life, being the biggest reason I want to go and serve others. He is sovereign and I am so blessed to have been given this opportunity by Him. Today was a good day. Praise God for He deserves the glory.
My departure date is March 2nd, 2015. Wisconsin, you're stuck with me for a few more months :) Time to get a job....
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