Waiting
on Answers
Almost a year ago, I
learned my job will be going away. Yep,
it’s moving out of state. We don’t know the
exact date, we just know it’s going to happen in 1-2 years.
So as any single mom
with kids to raise and lots of bills to pay would do, I immediately started panicking.
Then I started my direct, dedicated line of communication to God. My prayer line. I think of it like a telephone line (yes I’m
old fashion, it’s not a cell phone tower)!
Anyway, I think at first the communication line must have been on
circuit overload!
After the shock wore
off, then I started searching the ads for jobs.
I thought that would be the next sensible thing to do. Got to find another job right away! I wanted to get a jump start on everyone
else! I prayed to God that He would help
me find that next awesome job that would be just what I was looking for.
Then I waited… and
waited, **drumming fingers on table, looking around room and whistling** and
waited some more. Still checking out job
sites, but with no luck. Over the next
several months I did more praying. “God,
I need your help here! I know I need to
be looking for another job. Help me find
one so I can have a peace of mind.”
Do you ever feel that
life is a long journal of uncertainty? What’s
in store for us? Will we be able to make
it? Where is God when we need Him?
Fast forward almost a
year later, and here I am. Still working at the same place, still doing the same
routine as in the past, and still supporting my family! Still don’t know exactly when my job will be
going away, but for now, life is good.
We think we’re smart and know what’s best for ourselves, but that doesn’t always fit in with God’s plan. Actually I am happy that God knows exactly what my plan is. I just have to Trust in Him to see me through these times. It’s not always easy to do, and sometimes we may question if we are on this journey alone. But I do know that God is with me and I have a peace of mind now, which is what I wanted all along.
We think we’re smart and know what’s best for ourselves, but that doesn’t always fit in with God’s plan. Actually I am happy that God knows exactly what my plan is. I just have to Trust in Him to see me through these times. It’s not always easy to do, and sometimes we may question if we are on this journey alone. But I do know that God is with me and I have a peace of mind now, which is what I wanted all along.
I still don’t have
all the answers, but I know that God does.
None of us know what the future holds, but whatever happens, I’m ready
for it!
So now it may still
seem like a long road ahead, but I just take one day at a time. Still have my dedicated line of communication
with God, and still even have moments of concern, but my prayers are a lot
different now. I am focusing less on
worrying about my job, and more about giving God the glory for being by my side
and seeing me through these times.
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am
your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my
righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
A good article to read by Joyce Meyer:
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