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I got the job!!!!!

Pins and Needles

Let me start off by saying that this post will have nothing to do with sewing or drug paraphernalia. The reason I am on pins and needles is because I am waiting to hear back from the company I have been interviewing and job shadowing with these past couple of weeks. I finally got really antsy and called one of the managers, only to get her voicemail, which informed me that she is, in fact, on vacation this week. Argh! So I called another of the managers, and she confirmed that, yes, they are waiting on the first manager's return before making their decision. I guess it at least gives me a few days' peace, knowing that I don't have to fly into hyperdrive every time my phone rings (or doesn't ring).

My guess is that there is a big lesson from the Lord in here somewhere, but I have yet to discover exactly what that lesson is. However, it seems trust and patience are always key ingredients in His lessons for me. Why is it that I am so lacking in these areas? Can I blame it on human nature, or am I just especially needy? Sometimes I feel like a toddler grabbing onto my daddy's pant leg, demanding to know when, why, how, what, and who (over and over and over again).

I must confess that I haven't done my morning devotional yet (give me a little slack regarding the time, please, as I am preparing to work late tonight and tried to sleep in as long as possible). However, being that I am currently in the last chapter of the gospel of John, I have a feeling that the Word will (as always) show me exactly what I need today.

Just Like Peter Pan!

So, the interview went pretty well (I think). The only thing that made me panic a bit is when they told me they have an "inundation" of applicants. Yowza. That means they seriously get their pick of the litter. But... I know that the Lord has the perfect job for me and, if this is it, they'll know it too. The next step is that I'm going in tomorrow to job shadow someone who does what I'd be doing if I were to get the job. This is a bit scary for me, as I've been job searching for several months now and I think I know what I'd like to do and be good at (which is why I applied for this particular job in the first place!). So, if I walk in there tomorrow and become repulsed or bored... then what? I'm back at square one, I guess. Try to rally my enthusiasm for Starbucks again? Hmm... yeah, I think I've used up all the enthusiasm I can possibly muster in that department. Sorry, Howie.

There's my quick little update. I hope anyone and everyone who happens to read my blog is happy and well and full of joy in the Lord.

VOD: " 'You can ask for anything in my name, and I will do it, because the work of the Son brings glory to the Father. Yes, ask anything in my name, and I will do it.' " -John 14:13-14

He speaks through others, too

God is so good. It's amazing to me the various ways He has been speaking to me lately. I have been praying that He would reveal Himself to me, and help me to know His will for me. Of course, He immediately reminded me that He is the Light of the world, and that He shines His light when and where He desires, not when and where I desire. Of course, He has also found numerous ways to encourage me.

So I have this interview coming up, and I have been trying NOT to think about it. I don't want to put my heart into it if it's not what the Lord has for me. Of course, any time you try not to think about something, well, you know what inevitably happens. I still don't know whether or not I will get this job, but the Lord is really encouraging me to have a good attitude about it. Tonight a friend stopped me to chat and pray with me. Without knowing it, she completely blessed me and was an answer to prayer. She reminded me that when we are faithful to seek the Lord, He will give us the desires of our heart. That means that when we are walking with Him, the desires that we have on our hearts are from Him. There is a reason I feel uneasy about accepting a promotion at my current job, and there is a reason I really want a different kind of job entirely. I still don't know what the details will work out to be, but I know that the Lord's plans for me are so much better than what I could come up with. I will trust in Him and put all of my hope in Him, because I know He will never disappoint me and never forsake me.

Thank You, Jesus, for Your blessings and encouragements. Thank You for helping me to be faithful in prayer, and to be expectant and patient when it comes to Your hand working in my life. Thank You for the testimonies of those around me who have waited on You and been amazed at the results. You truly know how to give good gifts to Your children.