Looking into the next few months, I am getting excited. Finals week of my junior year in college are finishing up, and soon my internship will begin. I have been blessed with the opportunity to intern at a local church, where I will be serving in multiple capacities. Going into ministry, I have always been a bit foggy when it comes to what specific area I am called to. In this internship, I have partnered with the Administrative Director, Rosanne, to create a sort of baseline idea of what I would be doing. She has been very kind and understanding, allowing me the opportunity to serve all over their church. We are praying that in my time floating around the church, I am able to cultivate my passions for ministry further, as well as possibly find the type of ministry I am called to.
When I think about my background in ministry, I find that I have had both a diverse and limited experience. I have served in many fields, but the specifics have been limited by population, resources, and interest. While I am extremely grateful for my experiences in children's ministry, youth ministry, and worship ministry, I cannot begin to express how much I am looking forward to these new opportunities. The church I will be interning at is much larger than the one I grew up in, but it is still smaller than many churches that are typical for today's culture.
It is my prayer that during the next month, my heart, mind, and soul will be prepared and equipped to not only serve in this position, but also to learn from this position. It is my desire to serve God through serving His people, as well as glean wisdom from those around me. Even if I do not end up serving in a church full-time some day, it is still my heart to serve those around me in the name of the Lord. I also pray that in this role, I learn about what serving others really means, looks like, and requires on a larger scale. Right now, I sort of feel like a bee on a flower. I'm fulfilling a purpose, whether I know what I am doing or not. I hope that soon enough I am able to see the greater plan for my life, but for now I'll wait-- floating from flower to flower, loving those nearby. God be with me as I continue to prepare over the next month, focusing for now on respite, revitalization, and personal growth.
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