Proof

You know what I love? When God so obviously shows up. Sometimes He shows up BIG, sometimes He shows up small. Whether we realize it or not, He ALWAYS shows up.

Yesterday I was feeling very overwhelmed. I was beginning to get very concerned about job possibilities. I was starting to feel like I would have to take just "any job." I wrote yesterday's blog asking you to pray with me and I prayed about the situation. 

After my prayers and after the blog I felt a nudge to check out an organization's website that one of my friends had been encouraging me to look at since we moved. I look at the website- there is a job opening. A job opening that would actually use my educational background. What's better...

Not only my educational background but an organization that desires to glorify God and is truly making a difference in our world. 

So- I apply for the job. A few hours later I get a phone call. Tomorrow- I have an interview. 

Is this the job God has for me? 

I don't know. 

What I do know is that He provides. 

When you're feeling uncertain and scared...

He's there and He shows up. 

Thank you God for showing up for me.  

p.s..... oh how I would appreciate your prayers from 3-4 p.m. tomorrow (Valentines Day)

Future Unclear

When we said "Yes" to God and started preparing to hit the road to move to Birmingham I knew we would have to trust in God for a lot of different things.

Trust that our home would rent - Check

Trust that Chris would find fulfillment in this job - Check

Trust that Chris would be accepted in this job - Check

Trust that we would find a place to live - Check

Trust that Hutton's new preschool would be a good fit - Check

Trust that we would make friends - In Process :)

Trust that I would find a job - ...

 

I started looking for new employment almost immediately. I had an idea of what I wanted but all within a broad spectrum. I knew the deepest desire of my heart was to work at a college. Especially in  a job that would allow me to work with students. Oh how I dreamed. But, overall it didn't have to be at a college- I wanted to still work with a student population. At least while I'm still young enough for them to think I'm "kinda cool". I have so many passions, could employment come in another different area? Dreams of store ownership seem far off. I've loved working for non-profits- I believe in working for an organization with a higher calling that I believe in.

 

Well, new employment didn't come and hasn't come. God blessed us by my old job offering to keep me on a part-time basis through the end of March. So that is what I'm currently doing. 2 days a week in Montgomery and work 1 day from home. I love this job- I would do this forever.

BUT....

I need full time work

I need to be in Birmingham full-time

 

So here I am, drawing dreadfully near March and the title of "unemployed." I have 3 job applications currently in with no new opportunities in sight.

So many different directions to look...

Do I just get a "job" because we need the income...

Do I look for a job in a totally different field...

Do I try to hold out for what I think my heart truly desires...
Does God have something else for me?

 

I know the key is to trust in God confident that He will provide.

I'm terrified.

I know Chris is terrified even though He won't say a word.

Pray. Listen. Pray. Listen.

Will you pray with me?

 

Jobs and Possibilities

Since we moved I've been working part-time at my old job until I find a job here in Birmingham. I love my job, the thought of leaving it makes me sad. They have been interviewing possible candidates to replace me. Replace me? Wow the thought is a bit disheartening. I love my job for so many reasons. The people I work with, my amazing boss(es), knowing that the work we're doing makes a difference. All of those reasons keep me motivated to go into work. It is more than just a job. What I love the most: our youth leadership board. About 20 Juniors and Seniors in high school that I have the privilege of working with. I love working with teenagers. It's such an important time in life. They're constantly making decisions, learning so much about themselves, all while having the possibility to make a hugh impact in the communities they live in.   

So with my new job, will I keep those opportunities to work with teenagers and young adults?

I hope so, I pray so. I mainly pray that I work with people who are making a difference.

Will you pray with me? Help me be patient while trusting God to open the doors.