All the glory to Him

Since I moved, and even before then, I had been searching for a job. That was my main focus for the past three months. It consumed my thoughts daily and I was constantly worried about not finding work. I knew God was testing me but how far was He going to go? It seemed to me that our clocks were not synced. I was ready for work and God was telling me to wait. I came to a point of complete surrender. I had sent out over 50 applications to jobs related and unrelated to my field and I had heard nothing. I thought that I was fully qualified. I had an education, I had experience, I was a pleasant person, and yet... nothing.

Last Friday I gave up. (Ask my mom, it wasn't pretty) I couldn't handle the stress anymore. A new round of bills were coming and there was no way that I could pay them and no one was calling me for interviews and I was out of ideas. I gave it all up on Friday. I cried out to God and handed everything over.

On Sunday, a friend from church asked if I was still looking for a job and offered me the info for a position that she had interviewed for but did not want. I sent off my resume that night at midnight. At 9am Monday morning (they woke me up) I got a call to come in for an interview at 2pm. By 2:15 they offered me the job and I started Tuesday morning at 9am.

God is good! (A complete understatement) He was waiting for me to hand the situation over to Him and in His perfect timing everything fell into place. And to add a cherry to the top, I got to work on Tuesday and they had Green Mountain Coffee. :)

Yes, the bills are still and issue but I know He will work it all out.

I want to thank you all for the prayers and thoughts. You all mean so much to me.

I will keep you updated on the adventures of being a receptionist in a psychiatrist's office. It had been eventful so far. :D

Interview!

I got an interview for a Special Grants Coordinator position! I have no idea what that entails but how bad can it be? Right?

Other happenings:

I found a pub last night that was playing the Patriots game and I wasn't the only one cheering for them!

I'm amused that Starbucks is already advertising their fall drinks considering it is currently a scorching 90 degrees outside.

I have watched every movie I own since moving here. Time to start back at the beginning?

Yesterday, while sitting on a bench downtown, a homeless man sat next to me and started talking to me about his first night living on the street. I felt bad for the man and normally I would have listened to him but I was worried, so Katie ever so promptly responded to my text of "Call me know!" and rescued me.

I made cookies. I love to bake and cook. I would invite random people over just so I could cook for them... but then I might be in the same position I was with the poor, homeless man.

Not much else going on. I just thought I would update you all. As much as I like being busy and working, I am enjoying the time I have right now to spend reading my Bible and praying. I am learning to entirely depend on God and I wouldn't trade that for any job. I know He will bring me one when the time is right. All is good down here and I think of you all often. :)

Lessons from SC

In my continuing learning journey tonight I will bring you insights about South Carolina. Here are a few things I have learned about this great state:

1. They, like most southern states, love NASCAR. (Not a sport!)

2. No matter what kind of music they normally play, all radio stations become christian on Sunday mornings.

3. No one uses blinkers.

4. I'm pretty sure they still harbor anger towards yankees.

5. People stay up past 9pm!

I'm sure there have been other things. Let's face it, it's the south, they're weird. But I'm loving it! I applied to 10 jobs today. My hand it still seizing; but I already have two interviews for when I get back! Tomorrow I am going to be looking at a few apartments. This is the part I have been most excited for. I will hopefully have pictures and more to talk about tomorrow!

Walking on Water

Matthew 14:28-33

²⁸ “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” ²⁹ “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.³⁰ But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” ³¹ Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” ³² And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. ³³ Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

God often asks us to completely trust him and take a step, even when we do not see the next step in front of us. If you ask me I will tell you that I completely trust God with my life. Whatever He asks I will do. Well, He asked something of me and I really had to ask myself if I completely trusted Him.

I quit my job today. July 1st will be my last day. I have known for quite some time that I was to move this summer and find a life else where but I wasn't ready to leave one job until I knew I had another one lined up, not in this economy at least. Well, I was told to walk out onto the water. At first I panicked but God has given me an overwhelming sense of peace. I don't know where I'm going or what I'm doing but I know that God will open the right doors and show me the way.

P.S. Although I have complete faith that everything will fall into place, prayers would be much appreciated. I'll keep everyone updated.