Well, actually, this is from the last time I actually blogged . . . my word, has it really been THAT LONG???!!!
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
"* I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die."
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Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Encouragement
I had a great job. I loved my church. I loved that I was in the choir. My son and his family lived with me. My grandkids are terrific. I had medical, dental, and vision insurance. I bought a van equipped with built in booster/harness seats for my grandkids. I had everything I needed for my home, and then some. I had great friends at work and at church. I love working with all ages of the kids at church. I looked forward to helping my best friend with Vacation Bible School at her church. I loved going to CampWOW and teaching God's word in our lives to the kids in my group. I loved visiting with these kids, old and new, throughout the year and encouraging them.
And then I had a breakdown. My boss expected a letter of resignation, and stupidly, I gave it to him. My best friend and supervisor failed to explain the Merit Protection system to me. My best friend and supervisor turned her head completely. My best friend and supervisor refused to listen when I begged, and boy did I beg! for my job back. The top boss, however, chose to avoid coming into the office while this happened.
I cried my heart out and had no control over my emotions. I went to the Dr. the next day. Not that any of this matters now, it's still too fresh and painful.
[fast forward]
Now I am at the end of a temporary job with no permanent offers in sight. I had to move from my house into an apartment. I lost tons of friends when I needed a lot of help. So most of my houseful of belongings (that I can't take to heaven anyway!) had to stay behind. I felt badly that my landlord got stuck with such a mess. I sure wish I had that furniture!
But God is still good to me. At least I'm not homeless. I have new friends. God provides for my needs daily. And if I don't get what I think I need, well, maybe, just maybe, I really don't NEED it.
I have a bicycle now that is my transportation, and that includes exercise now in my day! Imagine getting free exercise and not going to a gym!
My van is sitting in the parking lot now waiting for God's plan, whatever it may be. For some reason, the finance company is NOT overly anxious to repossess. They even argued with me over a "voluntary repossession." But I can't pay the insurance, I can't pay the license tag fees, therefore, I can't drive it. Apparently God has a plan that I just haven't gotten to yet.
I love telling people how God is so good and how He has impacted my life. I love that God is with me every day in everything I do, and we have some great discussions! I love the people and the work that I do at my temporary job now.
I have a job. I have a home. I have a bed to sleep in. I have my health. I get to spend time with my grandkids again. I'm even learning to swim! I am so very blessed!
And it's all because Jesus died on the cross for my sins. He went through so much more hell than I could ever think I'm going through. How can I complain when I have so many blessings in my life?
But I still do. Yep, at times I still enjoy my little pity parties. But they don't last long these days. Just like jalapeno pepper in your eye, it smarts but it will go away.
I have no fear any longer (well, I sometimes get twinges) because I know God is in control and that if I can show that I can trust Him wholeheartedly, well, he can work miracles! And I know he has great plans for me. And that's why I'm not worried about a home and a job. My faith in Him must be stronger than my fear of being unemployed and homeless. Because if I become homeless I'll begin a great homeless ministry!
Let go and let God.
Here's the saying on my calendar today:
I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge -- that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3:17-19 NIV
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And thus, so starts a new blog, a new chapter in my life, and so much new history because so very much has happened since this last blog...and I'm sure you're all wondering about it.....heehee
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