“…For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future…”
Jeremiah 29:11
This is a verse I am holding on to during my long season of semi-unemployment. Once again, I did not get a job I interviewed for…the subbing position at the Christian school (the one I told you about yesterday).
I am choosing to look at the positives…
- God loves me and has my best interest at heart.
- I put my name and face out there and received very good feedback from the principal who interviewed me.
- I have subbing assignments already lined up for Tuesday through Friday next week. I was going to have to cancel these because long-term assignments trump one-day gigs, but now I won’t have to.
- I don’t have to be concerned about getting off of work early on Wednesday. This is the day Chicky has her signing ceremony at school. I will already be there, so that takes care of one thing on my to-do list.
Sounds like I’m reaching for straws, eh?
Not really. You see, I’m learning that complaining doesn’t do anything but make me miserable. It certainly doesn’t improve a situation. I know that I am doing everything I can to find a regular teaching job.
Even though some people may believe that subbing isn’t a “real” job, I have never treated it as anything but THE job. I have always given my responsibilities 110% no matter what the job title or pay scale.
I have often been over-qualified for the positions I’ve held, but I’ve always taken pride in my work. I realize that I can use my skills to glorify God no matter where I am.
And so, I continue to trust.
It’s not always easy, but I’ve made the decision, and I’ll stick to it no matter how disappointed I may get.
God will provide.
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