How's the job search?
I get asked this question on a very regular basis. And to be honest, it's hard. I spend a good deal of my time emailing principals and applying online. While I am not enjoying this waiting game, I am learning some things.
I am being constantly reminded that God holds me in His mighty hands. He knows exactly where I will be in August. He knows where I'll be living. He knows what grade I'll be teaching. He knows it all. Yes, I would love nothing more than to know this information. I want to know if I'll have my own class, what grade they will be, and what school they will be in. When I start to get nervous I remind myself that the Creator of the Universe has "plans to prosper (me) and not to harm (me) plans to give (me) a hope and a future." With Him, through Him I have a hope and a future. I take rest in that. How could I not?
I am learning that I my will alone is not enough. I can not will anything to happen. If I could, you better believe my life would be very different. While I can't will things to happen, my God can. He can speak things into existence. How cool is that? Let's be honest, it's for the best I can't will things to happen. It is the best that He can.
My value does not come from how smart I am, what my resume says, my abilities, or what someone thinks about me. Not even in my dream job. My value is found in my God. My Savior. I know that I can do nothing. But through Him I could do anything. I could move mountains with His strength.
During this time of my life where it feels like everything is changing and slightly uncertain, I am unbelievably thankful that God does not change. He doesn't change depending on what is happening in my life. How awful would that be? He doesn't falter from perfect goodness and righteousness. When everything else is changing, when I feel like I can't depend on anything my Lord is there perfect, righteous, good, full of grace smiling with arms open to wrap me up in an embrace.
Man. My God is good. And I'm so glad.Well this season of life is not my favorite. I know that God is here with me.
Amen!!!!! He is GOOD!!! He has a perfect plan for us which is awesome in itself... we just have to practice patience ;) ...and you are amazing btw!
ReplyDeleteWow, Brie--everything you've said here resonates with me. This has been my entire year. Following my graduation in December, I had a wonderful plan for my life in 2013, involving relocating to a big new city and doing some awesome stuff...but God, as usual, had other plans for me.
ReplyDeleteSo instead of having a fabulous job in an exciting new place, like *I* planned, I have instead spent the year unemployed, living with my parents, with much more time on my hands than I ever anticipated. Sheesh. THAT was unexpected. The benefit of this season has been some sweet, sweet time with a God who knows my heart and all my needs SO MUCH BETTER than I do.
Things I've learned this year:
1. Transitions are hard.
2. Obedience is harder.
3. Trusting that God knows what He is doing, HOW he is doing it, and that He allows everything in my life to happen for MY good and HIS glory...well, that is simultaneously the most difficult and most rewarding decision I have ever made; one I must consistently renew on a daily basis.
I cannot express enough thanks to Him for being so gentle, patient, good, and faithful to me while I am in waiting, this year and every year. Also, I start my new job on Monday--a job perfectly suited for my gifts, talents, and interests. He's never failed--and He won't start now!
I'll be praying for you. : )
-Esther
God is great, this blog entry is great, and your friend Esther's comment above is a beautiful example of the Lord's faithfulness. Keep claiming these promises the Lord has given to us through His Word :)
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