Life after DTS has been a challenge. Self motivation, seeking future plans, continually relying on God...those are some subjects I have been dealing with. I arrived home and was faced with a lot of change. My family is growing, and everyone that was around always seemed to be busy. I had to entertain myself a lot and it really showed me I have to make my own happiness. I also have to rely on God through the rough patches.
Relationships have been a large portion of what I have been learning this past year, and once again, once at home - I was faced with this challenge. I have sought God for a lot, but need to rely on Him instead of my own thoughts. YWAM has challenged me and I am now looking into a secondary school with them. It is called SBS (School of Biblical Studies) and is a minimal nine month course of intensive studies and discussion on the Bible. I believe this will strengthen my faith and give me confidence to share more of the good news with my loved ones and others I encounter. I was faced with the decision of studying in Montana this September, or Taiwan this next March. I have been praying about which school, and how that would effect some circumstances at home. Now, as I was about to finish submitting the forms for Montana, they informed me their school is full. Looks like Taiwan is a bit clearer for now. I will also be able to travel back to Thailand for a bit if I head to Taiwan. It would be wonderful to visit all of my friends I have made from my DTS outreach there.
Now, as I am home in Illinois, I ponder what it is God has planned for me next. I am currently living with my sister, brother-in-law, and my beautiful 4.5 month old niece, Olivia. I am her babysitter Monday-Friday, and living here in Chicago with them has been such a blessing to me.
I pray that God will really show me the next step, and in the mean time, to become involved in other areas here in Chicago. I want to soak in as much as I am able and be obedient to my Father above.
Your prayers would be appreciated :)
Thank you all.
Catherine Marie
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