I am in a weird in-between right now. One where I can see God's promises and plans that He has for me, but I am not quite to the point where I can be doing all these things that I know God has called me to do. But, I also know I am exactly where God has called me to be for now.These past nine months have been crazy ones. But, through it all I have asked God to really set my heart to what he has called me to do.
So to start, many years ago, I really felt in my heart that I might end up moving to Guatemala to be a missionary. I had no idea what I would be doing, I just felt like God had placed this country in a very special place of my heart. About a year ago, I told my mom this when she visited me one weekend at college. A few months later, I returned to intern with Hope for Hope ministry. I was working in their home for children with special needs -- something I absolutely love doing. I was supposed to intern for three months before returning to college, but over these three months I really felt God tug on my heart. I knew I was called here, but I did not know when this calling would take place. Then in July, I knew God was wanting me to make this move then. I was afraid of dropping out of college, moving away from my friends and family, and just the unknown that came along with this decision. I had no money, no support, and many people were upset with me about dropping out of college (which I do understand). But, I did have friends that had turned into family here, who were telling me that no matter what, I needed to follow God's voice. In so many ways, this decision made absolutely no sense, but I knew I had to do this and I was going to be in God's grace by following his guidance. So, September 3, I moved here, as a long term intern, but I knew I was not going to be an intern forever.
At this point, my prayers changed to, "God, I am here, now what have you called me to do here?". And I had two things on my heart-- opening a home for special needs (I mean I love working in the home) and working with girls who have been sexually abused. And the more I prayed the more the second option was coming up, until about October, when I became certain of what I am called to do. I am so excited for what God has planned. I have a passion for girls who have been sexually abused, partially because I understand them. My freshman year of college, I was drugged and raped. It caused so much pain, and I did not tell anyone about it for a long time. I felt used and blamed myself. God has done so much healing from that situation in my life, and I know for certain God is going to use it for good through the ministry he is calling me to.
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
But, there are so many things that need to happen before I can start doing this work. Right now, I really need monthly supporters-- so that I can have my own place and so that I will have more time to work with other ministries who are already doing this work, rather than working in the home for children with special needs. This is the biggest need right now. If you are interested in supporting me monthly or with a one time donations, you can by going to http://www.hopeforhome.org/ . At the top you will press "Donate". Then the top two options are if you are wanting to do a certain amount monthly, and the third is a one time donation. All you have to do is write "Kelsie Wester" in the blank. There is also venmo-- Kelsie-wester. I know everything will happen in God's timing and will work out.
"In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will." Ephesians 1:11
I appreciate everyones prayers over my life.
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