Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Setbacks and Really God's Set-Ups For Better Things

Last week, I got some very disappointing news...unexpected, frustrating news. Yeah, it was pretty disheartening for the first 3.7 minutes. I was in shock. Pretty much, I was laid-off from the career that I absolutely loved because the company was "downsizing" and apparently, it made more sense to 86 me because of my salary. Nevermind that I've been the saving grace in the office... the one that came in and shifted the quality of production in my department. Nevermind that I've never had disciplinary action or abused attendance policies. Nevermind that I've facilitated very major campaigns that resulted in new client accounts. Nope... it was a "cost" issue and subseqently, I was let go.

It hurt, really it did. As the HR director kept apologizing and offering alternatives for me, all I could think about was HOW I had done everything right, and yet it was all for naught.

But then I strong, still voice spoke to me and told me that "it's already worked out in my favor" and not to cry. Immediately, a peace came over me and I felt like the lay-off was God ordained... something to get me out of my comfort zone and into a place where He could bring me into something better... something with purpose. My purpose.

Since that voice spoke to me last week, I've been in a place of assurance. People have asked me, "So what are you going to do?" and the only answer I have it that "I'm going to do what I can, and I'm going to trust God to do what I can't." This isnt the first time that I've lost a job or been faced with bills and expenses with no foreseen answer as to HOW its gonna work out. But EVERY SINGLE TIME, IT WORKS OUT! And get this, it works out BETTER THAN BEFORE!!

When I reflect on my lifestory and things that I and my family have been through, I really have no reason TO worry or stress myself out over HOW this lay-off will play itself out because the fact is that historically, every single obstacle has been a test of my faith in the Lord to honor His promises... And if i'm boasting on Him to everyone that asks, letting them KNOW that my faith is in Him to work it out, He pretty much HAS to work it out for me. His word says that I wont beg for bread. It says that if I delight myself in Him, He'll give me my hearts desires. And it also says that He loves me. A Father that loves His child wont let his child suffer. So as a child, I trust him.

I pretty much took last week to do some somgwriting... Went into the studio last Thursday and I'm really excited about these young ladies I met that are going to demo some songs for me. Made a spontaneous roadtrip out of town to clear my head with a friend and then came back this week to begin my job search. I've already gotten some very good leads in the past 48 hours so I'm just submitting resumes (which is my due dilligence) and then praying that God give me favor with whomever is reviewing them... Favor for the RIGHT position and the RIGHT company with the RIGHT benefits and salary. And then, if the Lord's says for me to focus on my gift of music, then I'm obedient to do that. In fact, I'd prefer to do that actually. lol. Really I just want His will because with that will come order and peace.

I'm also looking forward to posting the outcome of all of this... I know its gonna be too incredible to put into words but you know me- I'ma TRY!

So the lesson of the day is not to worry about things beyond your control. When you've done the best that you can do and your heart is in the right place, God honors your stewardship and He will position you for the next level of success. Ya just gotta have faith and walk in it!

Out!

SG~