Well it is by Justin Bieber, and the title is , As long as you Love Me. Take it how you want it.
I am learning a LOT about trust right now. I want to tell you about the last few weeks of my life and show how much I have seen happen. Here is goes:
First I want to say that I have ALWAYS felt like God had me working at Moe's for a reason. I was building relationships with my coworkers and really enjoying the job. It is easy work, everyone that works there knows it. I was able to help a friend get a job there and just really enjoyed it. That being said God had begun to remove that feeling of purpose there and I was really questioning what HE wanted me to do. All that to set the story here. It was Monday, August 6th and I had gotten a call about an application I turned into a bank. I was eager to do an interview and we scheduled it for 4:30 the following day. God had really been working in my heart and had told me to talk to the owner at Moe's. I had talked to him and we planned to talk when I got off work at 3:00. I shared my heart with him and just told him, I didn't want to do anything half heartedly and that I was putting in my two weeks notice. He was surprised, and asked if I had another job lined up. I told him no but I really felt God was going to provide and it was the right time. The transition went well and my last day was August 25th. I had one more paycheck coming and tips from the week too.
Well I spent the first week waiting to hear back from the bank, so I spent a lot of time volunteering in the Offices and getting some much needed organization done. I then, started applying at a few places and still just trusted that God would provide. I was getting a little empty spiritually when I went into the offices one morning and Leslie told me I HAD to read this story before I was allowed to do ANY work. I read this SIX page typed story of how God had worked in the lives of several men in a home group and it lead to a Salvation and two real conversations about God! WOW! God was clearly moving and this was happening right NOW not thousands of years ago! I was encouraged and I continued to spend time at the office. I got the opportunity to dog sit for a close family friend and the money was never decided. I usually just have them pay me what they can. Well the amount they left was JUST enough for me to make my car payment and fill up my gas tank to make it to the Clemson game that weekend. I was so excited that God had provided. I didn't even tell them I needed the money.
It was September 26th, an entire month since I had been looking for a job, when I had another interview for a job at Level One, I have previous experience here, but had applied for a new position. After the interview I came to FUSE to help load in and no one was there. I was extremely discouraged and really needed community, but since no one was there I went home. I was on the verge of tears, so I laid my head in my hands on my bed and fell asleep. I woke up at 5 til 6. I am supposed to be at FUSE at 6 for our meeting. I debated not even going, just feeling so beat up. But I got up and went I made it just a few minutes late and walked in right as James is telling a story. I start to understand that we have been allowed into a high school that typically says no to EVERYONE!!! My eyes were watering and I was about to full on cry, when we prayed I took a moment to wipe my tears and then James asked to talk to me, I tried to get out of it but I held it in for a few minutes. I talked to him and heard that I had a new volunteer in the Jump Off! This is my area in FUSE and I've been praying for 4 before the year is out! This person was the first of the four! I went to talk to him and never even had to cry again, my heart was SO full and God was showing how Awesome HE is and how HE can provide!! I was blown away and felt so bad for doubting God. I just knew that God was going to provide a job!
Well, the week ended and I didn't hear back from the job. I went through my usual routine and spent some time just really thanking God for how he had provided everything these last few weeks! I just really realized that it was what I needed to fully trust him. I worked some shifts at Moe's while a few people were sick and also helped with a big catering. With all that money I was able to just make rent and Thursday, I was running some errands with my cousin and was about to go into the chiropractor when my phone rang. I got offered the job at level one and I start Monday!! God has TRULY provided for ALL of my needs!!! I am SO blessed to be HIS Daughter! I have really grown so much in these last weeks. I have realized that all I have to do is Trust him and he will provide! That doesn't mean I can sit back and not do anything that means I am supposed to listen to him and do what he says!
GOD is my rock and my Salvation! I got to talk to a 5th grader about Jesus tonight and get to explain why he had to die and why he had to be punished! I couldn't even believe that I had been entrusted with such a blessing!I LOVE Jesus and he has been SO good! I wish I could tell you all of the other things that happened, but no one would want to read this post, it's long enough already! I hope you are encouraged just reading this! Have a GREAT week and Trust HIM!!!
Well I spent the first week waiting to hear back from the bank, so I spent a lot of time volunteering in the Offices and getting some much needed organization done. I then, started applying at a few places and still just trusted that God would provide. I was getting a little empty spiritually when I went into the offices one morning and Leslie told me I HAD to read this story before I was allowed to do ANY work. I read this SIX page typed story of how God had worked in the lives of several men in a home group and it lead to a Salvation and two real conversations about God! WOW! God was clearly moving and this was happening right NOW not thousands of years ago! I was encouraged and I continued to spend time at the office. I got the opportunity to dog sit for a close family friend and the money was never decided. I usually just have them pay me what they can. Well the amount they left was JUST enough for me to make my car payment and fill up my gas tank to make it to the Clemson game that weekend. I was so excited that God had provided. I didn't even tell them I needed the money.
It was September 26th, an entire month since I had been looking for a job, when I had another interview for a job at Level One, I have previous experience here, but had applied for a new position. After the interview I came to FUSE to help load in and no one was there. I was extremely discouraged and really needed community, but since no one was there I went home. I was on the verge of tears, so I laid my head in my hands on my bed and fell asleep. I woke up at 5 til 6. I am supposed to be at FUSE at 6 for our meeting. I debated not even going, just feeling so beat up. But I got up and went I made it just a few minutes late and walked in right as James is telling a story. I start to understand that we have been allowed into a high school that typically says no to EVERYONE!!! My eyes were watering and I was about to full on cry, when we prayed I took a moment to wipe my tears and then James asked to talk to me, I tried to get out of it but I held it in for a few minutes. I talked to him and heard that I had a new volunteer in the Jump Off! This is my area in FUSE and I've been praying for 4 before the year is out! This person was the first of the four! I went to talk to him and never even had to cry again, my heart was SO full and God was showing how Awesome HE is and how HE can provide!! I was blown away and felt so bad for doubting God. I just knew that God was going to provide a job!
Well, the week ended and I didn't hear back from the job. I went through my usual routine and spent some time just really thanking God for how he had provided everything these last few weeks! I just really realized that it was what I needed to fully trust him. I worked some shifts at Moe's while a few people were sick and also helped with a big catering. With all that money I was able to just make rent and Thursday, I was running some errands with my cousin and was about to go into the chiropractor when my phone rang. I got offered the job at level one and I start Monday!! God has TRULY provided for ALL of my needs!!! I am SO blessed to be HIS Daughter! I have really grown so much in these last weeks. I have realized that all I have to do is Trust him and he will provide! That doesn't mean I can sit back and not do anything that means I am supposed to listen to him and do what he says!
GOD is my rock and my Salvation! I got to talk to a 5th grader about Jesus tonight and get to explain why he had to die and why he had to be punished! I couldn't even believe that I had been entrusted with such a blessing!I LOVE Jesus and he has been SO good! I wish I could tell you all of the other things that happened, but no one would want to read this post, it's long enough already! I hope you are encouraged just reading this! Have a GREAT week and Trust HIM!!!
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