So, God has been up to some crazy awesome things the last few months.
Part of what I'm about to say may sound like bragging, but I can assure you, it's not. This is all God at work, people. On January 1st of this year I came into work (a little Christian book/gift store) to see a big "STORE CLOSING" and "EVERY SINGLE ITEM ON SALE!" sign. I knew there had been talk of my manager potentially thinking of buying the store, but I didn't know that if he didn't, the store would close. Now, it's difficult for anyone to find a job in this economy (especially in a college town), but the odds are kinda stacked against me. I'm unable to work outside, do any sort of heavy lifting, or anything involving food. It's kinda ridiculous. The job that I have now was a HUGE blessing and total answer to prayer. And really, it's just kinda perfect for me. And all of a sudden, without warning, it wasn't going to be there anymore. My source of income was going to be gone. And though I still live at home, I don't want to forever (neither do my parents haha); I'm saving up to move out, I'm paying off my car, and I'm paying for my car insurance, as well as clothes, gas, gifts, etc. Income is needed. But despite the fact that it came out of nowhere, the possibility of finding another job that I can do looking impossible, and my need for income, I can complete and total peace. Like, indescribable peace. I feel like this is the kind of thing that should cause oodles of stress. Nope. I felt a very strong sense of assurance that God was in control and would provide. Cause He is, and He does. Even as time went on, people would ask me, "Have you started looking for a job?" or "Do you know what you're going to do next?" "Nope." My trust was rooted in Him. Again, not bragging. Clearly this was all God at work in me, caaaauuuse . . . well, it's just obvious haha. How cool is that though?! I'm still really excited about it. To have that kind of peace in such a stressful situation? Ah, love it! I love seeing God at work, and seeing the proof of the growth that He provides. 'Tis one of my favoritest things ^.^ Go God! It was interesting though. There was a short little span of time in there when I felt like I was supposed to worry and be stressed about it. I faced the lie that that was supposed to be my response to this sort of situation, and that I was being irresponsible, lazy, and a failure if I didn't respond that way. What? Since when did responding to something in worry and stress become what we're supposed to do? It's crazy to realize that. I feel like a lot of the time it's because of the people around us; worrying about how they'll view us. For me, it came because of my parents. Not because of anything they did intentionally. Actually, they were just being good parents - nudging me to look for a job, stressing about the importance of income . . . basically trying to show how the real world works. Which is good! It's good to be proactive in such situations, trusting God to provide while job searching. But sometimes God wants us to just be still and do nothing, trusting Him to provide without acting on our own. Which, P.S., is so not an excuse for laziness. I had to check myself of that several times to make sure I wasn't just being lazy or apathetic. And I wasn't. I even checked Craigslist once, knowing that God was going to provide without "my help". But I felt like if I wasn't doing anything about it I was coming across as lazy or apathetic about it. Which again, wasn't the case. Reminder heard : Go by God's lead, not by peoples (no matter how wise they may be). He kinda knows what He's doing. Just kinda. Anyways, I've rambled enough. Long story short: completely by the hand of God, my manager is buying the store! Which means, starting April 1st, I will no longer be just a sales associate. I'll also most likely be the prime merchandiser, meeting with me, soon to be, owner, and going over which items would sell best, which ones to purchase, the layout of certain areas, and, of course, displays. What fun! Somewhat daunting though. It means I have to be a big kid now. Well, "big" kid. Ain't no one got time for that! Praise God though! He is so faithful! He provided the impossible for our little store, through prayer, through donors, through community, etc. I'm amazed at what He is doing. And now I get to practice His peace in this new adventure with new responsibilities and sacrifices coming up. It's going to be a crazy ride, but by golly, I'm up for it! PTL! God is good!
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