Promises

On my mirror I've got a saying written with dry erase marker: "Never make God's promises into hopes or dreams -- know them as reality!" I resigned from my job in October. I knew it was what God wanted me to do. I knew it was the right decision -- so much so that when asked at an interview what major accomplishment I had done in the past 6 months I noted this decision as my piece to brag about. I really had huge amounts of peace in the midst of major uncertainty. My peace I will leave with you.

But, then I couldn't find a job. I sent out resume upon resume. People told me, "There are positions at my work - give me your resume, and I'll get you in." I gave my resume, but still nothing. No calls, no responses, no interviews, nothing. And I started to spiral. I know that the only reason I didn't go crazy was because of God's goodness. Cast all your cares upon me for I care for you. I told my small group that I felt I was in the mishmangle of redirection. I couldn't find a place to live, I couldn't figure out what I was going to do about my computer situation, I couldn't figure out how I was going to survive. Oh, and then I got a call that my back up plan of returning to Orlando was bust -- the condo was rented! The sparrows don't reap or sow, but God watches over them -- how much more does he care for you!?

So, I packed my office, I moved it all out, I resigned myself to the notion that I wouldn't have any work. And finally, during my last 2 days of work - I got an interview call. And during that meeting when asked about my weaknesses I said, "I have a problem keeping my mouth shut." Seriously, that's what I said. Let your yes be yes and your no be no. And then I waited. My job finished yet, I was back at the church finishing up some projects. That's right I went to work -getting frustrated and sad and discouraged. It was the first time throughout this whole process that I was sinking and sinking fast. Just at that moment a call came.

They called me with an offer! I started today. Never will I leave you, nor forsake you. As my sweet friend Christina said, "You were out of work for 6 days. That is amazing!" I'm working in corporate customer service. How perfect does that fit my skills?!? So, I'm packing my house -- need to downsize in many areas. Having to learn new ways to get to work. And being reminded that God was in the midst. For you Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you. Even those who don't always seek -- his promises are a reality.