Trust
in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all
your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV)
After an extremely long
period of financial uncertainty and instability, the past two months brought
rebirth, renewal, reflection and a spiritual awakening to God’s presence in my
life. I have worked consistently for the past twenty years, but like many
today, found myself without a job or the ability to buy the things that I
wanted. I felt lost and empty. Weeks and months passed. Limited finances forced
me to downsize to live on my unemployment check.
As I searched the
scriptures and prayed for a job, nothing happened. God, where are you? Every time I started to panic, I heard His
still small voice say, “I did not give you a spirit of fear but of love, power
and a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7). God was saying, “Trust me, I got you.”
Day after day I made a
gratitude list. It included a place to stay, food, a car, gas, family and
friends. Although my prayers for a job had not been answered, all my needs were
being met. I realized then that I had made my job, career, money, and things my
idols.
After I repented,
miracles began to happen. My son got the job that he applied for more than six
months before. I have been interviewed a least once a week and was offered part‑time
employment. I believe, and trust God for the increase.
Father,
thank you for my period of unemployment. Now I understand that “great is thy
faithfulness.” As I pursue employment opportunities, keep me humble and
grateful. You are my Source. Your grace is sufficient. Amen
© 2013 Wanda Currie
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