KathLF

It's about God
2018-03-28 11:08:19 (UTC)

Lent Day 37

What an interesting few days!


The last few days were characterized by loss. Loss of a best friend and loss of a valued co-worker. Both cases reminded me of how invaluable our time is that we spend with the people that occupy our lives. The loss I suffered wasn't due to death, although the finality of it made it feel that way. It was a sort of death. It was a door closed that will never be reopened again. Adjustment and change is never easy. Never comfortable, but then again, neither is growth.

Let me first tell you about my experience with God and how He answers prayers. This is amazing!
I've felt like I wasn't contributing financially in my marriage, because my husband is the sole breadwinner. I spend my day in church because I love working for the Lord. I am not here because I have to be here, but rather, because I don't want to be anywhere else. I cautiously spoke to God and asked if He would consider making me an employee of the church, I don't care if the salary is R4000 a month, at least I would feel like I was contributing to my marriage - working gives you a sense of purpose and makes you feel like you are part of a team, something bigger. I wanted that for my marriage, because I want my husband to also be proud of his wife. So, I asked God...and this is what happened....now I have yet to see what the outcome will be, if God is busy preparing me for employment with Him but this is a good a start as any;

Yesterday and today I got to the office and Ruan, who is our training pastor and worship leader (an integral part of our community) has been in serious meetings with our pastor pair (pastor and his wife). He has been troubled lately and I thought it was about that. He walks in to the office we share and I ask him what's up...he says, 'what do you think is the last thing I would do?' I found that strange....and I said, 'I think you would quit.' He nods. He quit ministry! I was so shocked that I started crying. Nevertheless, his departure now gives me a chance to shine. Now, I can show the pastoral pair what I am made of and then they might be able to convince the church to formally employ me. It's not about money. I don't care what they pay or don't pay me. It's about working and it's about working for God. This is what I want. This is what I asked God to give me. Now I have a chance to show God what I am made of and that I am serious about working for Him. THIS IS MY CHANCE! I am sad, and shocked of course to see Ruan go....I never imagined this would happen. To be honest I thought our secretary could maybe leave and then I could have her job...I never thought that this position would become available to me....who knows what lies ahead, but as the Word says, there are wonderful things around the corner!

What I am going to do now is that I will ask God to confirm His answer through Scripture. I am called. I am hand picked. I am chosen. I just want Him to confirm that this is the chance I have been waiting for :D

I'll do a segment tomorrow on the last couple of Scriptures God has given me.




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