Those words bring a warm welcome and a sense of importance – unless the word “don’t” slips into the sentence. That changes everything.
To be fair, I’ve heard “I’m glad you’re on my team” several times, generally in my adult life, and usually from a boss who grew into appreciation for an assigned resource. Kinda like the last person in the selection lineup who makes the surprise play that changes the game.
This week, I was invited to join the all-volunteer team at Isaiah’s Place, or perhaps step into a now vacant spot at a Deaf church in Houston. That position is a full-time schedule with pay and benefits. It’s also within an hour of the ocean. (A very happy thought.)
If I stay in the Whitney/Waco area (yes, I realize they’re an hour apart by car), there’s a second volunteer team I could join. It’s an after-school program at a Christian Deaf school that offers tutoring in different subjects, Bible studies, and ASL lessons for parents and families.
With one or both volunteer positions, I’d also need to find funding, either through a pay job or several more sponsors.
I’ve still not heard back from the second ministry. I’m starting to believe that’s due to an inaccurate message about the website that holds my resume. I’m now waiting to hear from the hosting company that they have the problem resolved. Is the enemy getting in the way, or is God closing a door? Who knows at this point? But…He has promised that there’s no one in the material or spiritual realm that can reverse what He has decreed.
What I can say with confidence is that God wants me on His team, and He has purpose in every moment of play-time or bench-time. My task is to watch for the signals – to wait on the Lord until I can run without getting weary. (And I know that our version of “the last minute” is His favorite time to reveal answers.)
Are you on His team? Do you know He wants you??
Love your post so much about being on God’s team. And I’m right there with you. I wouldn’t make it in this life without Him. I’m praying for you daily and it sounds like you’re waiting for the right circumstances for God to reveal. I understand when you don’t really know if the enemy is trying to hinder your journey or if the Lord is closing a door, but I believe it will become evident. And Janene, you are so right, if God has decreed it, it is finished!!! You are his daughter, chosen and called for such a time as this.
Love and prayers