I watch hubby arrive
home from work and can just see the pain he is dealing with. The new job is
very physical and it takes such a toll on his already beaten body. Serving 23
years in the Army can do that to a person. However, each day hubby works; he
awakes without complaints and goes to work. We are truly blessed that God has
given us this job. We know that it could be worse and truly thank Him for this
job. As I pay our bills I see Him providing exactly what we need. We never go
without. I know that we need to bring in more income though. Hubby needs some
relief knowing that this is not all on his shoulders. I begin to pray.
“Lord, thank you for
this blessing of a job you have given us. Yes, we make way less than we did in
the Army, but You continue to send us exactly what we need and I thank you.
Lord, I know we need to increase our income and I am asking You how we do that.
I know you are still calling me to homeschool, so how do I work and do this?
Lord, hubby cannot get a second job. His body cannot handle that and with his
hours he could not work a second a job. What do we do?”
The
Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper
suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18
Oh Lord, how I want to
help my husband! I know you called me to be his wife so I can help him. Please
show me how I can help.
For over a year I have
tried to get a part-time job working around our homeschool. Each place I applied
at I received no feedback. No phone call for an interview. Nothing. The doors are shut. He shows us I am not to work. I
continue to pray. People have suggested selling kitchen products or certain air
fragrance products. I do not want to sell products because I am naturally not
one who can do that. Trust me I have tried. It is not for me. I know He has a
plan for us.
Now with hubby possibly
having another surgery we will be losing money as he is recovering. I continue
to pray. “Lord, what do we do?”
Saturday afternoon I
decide I just need to sit down at the computer and fill out applications for
the local stores in my area. Maybe this year someone will call me and offer me
a position. I begin to fill out one application when I feel I need to talk with
a friend. A friend who has mentioned her mom’s company was looking for a person
to fill a position. I ask her about the hours and what the job entails.
I prayed all weekend.
“Lord, what do you want
me to do? I know if I work outside the home it could bring more stress than
relief. Between homeschooling, my school, our extracurricular activities, and
household chores I could easily become overwhelmed. Lord, help me!”
I decided I would wait
on the Lord. I would wait to see what He says. I do not want to do this out of
the flesh. I want His approval. Come Monday evening I receive an email from my
friend’s mom asking me if I could call her so we could discuss this position.
I instantly knew then
that God wanted me to pursue this job opportunity. So I did.
As of yesterday
afternoon God blessed my family and I with a job. I have not worked outside the
home in over seven years. It will take some getting used to but it will all work
out. The job fits perfect for our family. When I say perfectly I mean
perfectly. His timing is perfect. I
can still homeschool the blessings AND we are still able to have our family
days like we do now.
Do
not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which
transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ
Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7
May you be blessed as you bless others!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I am so glad you were able to find such a good fit!
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