I am at the point where I have to make some really big decisions that will basically map out the rest of my life. I could do anything (well not anything) and go anywhere (yes, basically anywhere). How do I know what is right? How do I know what it is God wants from me? How do I make the RIGHT decision? Is there a right decision? There are so many possibilities.
Last night in seminar a lady came in to talk to us about schools in China that need teachers. They are English speaking schools, but with just about every nationality represented. At first I was like China, NO WAY. But then, something started to sound interesting. It would be a two year commitment, and I would basically be gone for two years. There are so many pros, yet so many cons.
PROS
Very unique opportunity
Starting over
Meeting tons of new people
Influencing kids who may have never heard about the love of Christ (it is a Christian school, another thing I said I would never do)
Life changing experience
CONS
Not knowing anyone
Being gone for 2 years
Missing out on countless weddings, births, birthdays...
Being gone for 2 years (it's big enough to be counted twice)
and so I throw up my hands and scream I DON'T KNOW. If it was a school in South America I wouldn't even give it a second thought, I would go. But China??? I had never considered that, edit: I had always just written it off.
HELP!!!!!
6:29 PM
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I dont think there is a right decision. As you can prolly guess what many of your christian friends will say "pray about it". maybe this is the opportunity that God is throwing your way. Yes there are many cons, and many pros. What is your gutt telling you? This could be something great for you! Yea you will prolly miss out on things, but you have to look at it this way too.... you could be missing out on something life changing if you dont go. We will be here when you get back. 2 years IS a long time, but it could be something totally refreshing for you... It would be new for you thats for sure. It could be the ultimate adventure and if you let yourself, this could be some serious time for God to really stretch you and use you for what HE wants. You will be a great teacher no matter where you are. You have the heart and patience for those little turds, something I lack completely. China may be a big step for you.
Keep praying about it and thinking about it... talk to your parents, ask your teacher lady who you student teach for... look into it more and find out the details before you commit to anything. Maybe theres some small print that youre overlooking and it would not be what your wanting....
it doesnt hurt to ask and look into things more..
would you want to say "i wish i woulda"?
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