He’s got this, too.
Job searching. Let me just say this process is no fun. Scanning online ads, reaching out to friends and family for leads, spending hours on one cover letter, and I feel like this search has become a part-time job in and of itself. And while I’ve only been at it for a couple of weeks now, I’m worried. Worried that the money will run out before the job comes in. Worried that potential employers will see the small gap on my resume (when I chose to stay home with my girls), and think I must not be cut out for full-time work. Worried that I’m walking into the unknown and might make the wrong decision. Worry. Worry. Worry.
And all this while, I’ve lost sight of Him. I’m somehow built this bubble around my professional life, not acknowledging that He’s got this, too. He’s almighty. He’s everywhere, even in the help wanted ads. He will guide me here, if I let him. After all, it was my submission to His will that got me where I am in the first place, home with my girls, and learning more life lessons than I thought possible by wiping kitchen counters, snotty noses and toddler tushies.
I’m not expecting some ideal job to drop from the sky (although that would be fabulous), but I’m also going to TRY not to worry quite so darn much. I’ll keep putting in the work, and let him seal the deal. I foolishly thought I somehow had control over this whole process, but between a tough to re-enter job market and the fact that He might just have different plans for me, I need to loosen my grip on the wheel. He’s got this.
This post is powerful for someone like me, who will, one day soon, search for a job with all of these thoughts. I pray to remember who’s in charge. And that it ain’t me.
Oh, that’s so true sister.
Thinking of you. Just getting my sub license was stressful enough for me! 🙂
Gina, I bet you’ll be the sub all the kids will hope for! 🙂
Oh Cat, I’m thinking of you as you walk this path. I am always amazed at how often I say, “I’ll just follow God’s lead” while I’m pointing my feet in a specific direction and walking as fast as I can. The best decisions I’ve made in life have come when I’ve stopped trying to lead God and waited for Him to lead. When you’re goal-oriented (as I am, and I think you are) it’s very hard to live without a specific goal in mind. But I’ve found that if my goal is to follow Him (and nothing more), He will guide me to my next goal. And I know the money issue is stressful, but He will provide. He really will. And yes, I say these words much easier than I live them!! Isn’t that always the case? Here’s my favorite verse about worry: “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?” (Matthew 6:27)
I pray that God will guide you and bring peace to your mind!
Thank you Amy. I’m glad I realized I needed to loosen my grip on the reins before it really got a hold of me.
You will find something! The fates will put just the right opportunity in front of you at just the right time. Be ready!
Thanks Diana!