I think the Son may be shining for me again! Life hasn’t been a bed of roses lately. I’ve tried to keep my focus. Yes, I’ve lost my cool here and there. I think I’ve kept my cool more than I’ve lost it, that’s a plus!
As you know, tomorrow is my last day at work. The business is closing on Sat. There is talk that a lady who used to teach up at work will want to hire me when her new place gets established. However, that talk isn’t going to put gas in the tanks! I’ve been working on not worrying about losing $300 a month. I keep thinking of the verse that talks about worry. About how if God takes care of the birds, why wouldn’t I think he’d take care of me also? LUKE 12 : 22-32 I know that God knows what I need and will provide. I do know the difference between needs and wants, although I like to think I need somethings that are really wants! I also know that God has given me the ability to help myself. Along with the above verse, I also think about a sermon that our preacher did. There was a flood, a man wouldn’t leave his house because God was going to save him. The story goes on, with plenty of opportunities for the man to make it to dry land; boats, helicopters, etc. Every time an opportunity arose, the man would say the same thing. “God will save me” In the story, the man drowns to death. When he gets to heaven he asks God why He didn’t save him. God answers ~ “What do you think I was trying to do? I spoke through your wife when she asked you to leave with her before the flood waters rose, I was the neighbor down the street who offered you a ride in the boat, I was the helicopter rescue worker who sent down a basket for you to climb in.”
Yep, I stay conflicted in my head most days!
SO, deep down, I feel that I am supposed to be at home with #1. I don’t know what God has planned for our lives 3 years down the road. I just know that I KNOW God wants me right here where I am. I do know that God has placed the odd jobs that I’ve held lately in my path for certain reasons. I am thankful for the extra income they have provided. I don’t think it is a coincidence that they last just long enough or only take certain hours out of my day and still provide me with enough time to tend to the house and family. I whole-heartedly believe that these opportunities have been the work of God. Honestly, this job that I’m about to lose, the owner of the business hadn’t spoken with me in 2 months, then one day, a week after Hubs and I chose to HS #1 and needed to buy HS books, the phone rings and it’s the owner asking me if I would like a job ~ Who else could orchestrate that?
Even though I’ve been working on not worrying, I’m still human and the thought of losing $300 a month crosses my mind, more than a few times a day! I think about birthdays coming up and Christmas and our anniversary. I guess, life in general.
Here’s the Amazing God part:
Hubs called me at work today to let me know that one of the supervisors that works the night shift got fired. Hubs will be taking turns with the other 2 supervisors on filling that shift until a new supervisor is hired and trained. Hubs will be working overtime at least until the first of the year. He’s got the seniority, so it’s up to him how much of the OT he gets.
Now, what do you think? Coincidence? I think NOT!
There are no such things as coincedences!!!!
Sounds great! Good to hear that things are looking up!
Yep, things are looking up, he’s spoiled and he’s finally got what he wants, so he’s in a better mood. The title is only in his name and there was only one key and key fob. I haven’t driven it yet, and I don’t plan to. Oddly enough, I’m really not upset about this. It’s like it’s OK, because it’s for him, not me. Weird, HUH?