So I have been going through some tough times lately. Many of you may not have known because I haven't spoken too much about it. January 22nd I, along with 3 other employees, was laid off from my job. It was tough for me, because just week earlier I had been told by a superior that they had seen some real progress in my efforts at work. I was assured that the lay off was more an effort to cut expenses than anything that I had done wrong.
The timing of everything was odd. I was laid off the 22nd, which was one day prior to the day that we found out the sex of our baby. Obviously I was thrilled out finding out that we had a healthy baby girl on the way and all my sadness from the day before completely vanished. We had a wonderful celebration that evening and I couldn't have been happier.
I am talking about this emotional roller coaster I have experienced over the past few weeks for a reason. I believe that as Christians God is always speaking to us, sometimes we just don't listen. I don't think that it was a coincidence that the next day after I got laid off that I got to see my daughter growing. I think it was God telling me that this job that you just lost is not that important and He will provide everything that is needed for my family.
So here I am...Feb 6th...no job to speak of (at least I have a severance). I have interviewed at a place that I feel confident about, however I am by no means a shoe-in. I know this though, if I put my trust in the Lord he will provide and his plan is better than any plans that I may have made for myself. Whether I get the job or not, we will be alright.
Prayer is a powerful tool and one that I fear I do not always take full advantage of. I think of it like a phone call to God. So I am asking prayers for myself and my family as I continue trying to get back into a job (get on the phone). I ask you not to pity me, b/c as far as I'm concerned there is nothing to pity. I still think I am one of the luckiest guys around when I look at everything the Lord has blessed me with.
I ask prayers for those that have been on the same roller coaster of emotions that I have been on and encourage them to "pick up the phone". God's line is never busy. He may not always tell us what we want to hear, but he'll always answer.
James 5:13- Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise.
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3 comments:
Prayin for you Bro.
Hope things work out with the interview.
Just thought I'd share the one thing that always helps me.. it sounds like you already know this but here goes:
God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
God will provide.
Thank you guys for the prayers. Just as an update, I have been told to get back in touch on Wednesday and they would like to proceed with the hiring process, but they need to speak the corporate office to get permission to do that. I still stand amazed at the power of prayer, please continue praying and I know if it is His will, we will get there soon :)
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