And my first day at my new job is awesome! Everyone has been willing to lend a hand to help me get settled...communicating updates to my schedule! We had a team meeting and we PRAYED AND ENCOURAGED each other! I am so so thankful! But, there is a lesson in this journey:
There are times when it is necessary to wait on God and there are times when He has given you the freedom to move about, from one place to another place. He has given us a sense of discernment to know when something is not good for us...in my case, it was my last job.
I have witnessed many people frustrated with their job and refuse to move because they are "waiting on God", but in my case...I knew I had to flee my old job, I had to pursue hard after what was good for me...a job that would appreciate, not exploit or abuse, the gift God has given to me. God gave me that freedom, so I'm never afraid to move. There will be times when you're required to move your feet...you are free to live! "Free to move by quitting your job" does not mean putting your family in jeopardy...I want to be clear. It is possible to endure tough conditions until something becomes available to you and then there may be extreme conditions where you need to flee today...I don't know, but God will let you know!
Understand, that you may be criticized for "quitting" or you may have that fear of being criticized. If that's it, then this is your affirmation: I Am Valuable, an image-bearer of God. I Am Moving Towards Greater, Not Quitting! Why subject yourself to being devalued when God values you greatly?
There are times when you simply fear heights, fear of the journey and conditions (the work you will have to put in) when treading great heights. If that's you, then this is your affirmation: I Will Not Remain in the Valley as some people desire! I Will Even Stop Defeating Myself with Laziness, Procrastination and Negative Thoughts. I Am a Conqueror in Christ Jesus!
Now, not to say that there won't be challenges on your next job, but at least know whether the next job compliments who you are in God. Jobs should not undermine your quality, but if it does, that job is temporary and you should be already looking for the next one...the right one. Know the difference of challenges, whether you face a hurdle that can be jumped or a pitfall that is designed to take you out. My prayer is that God will help you to see you as He see you and bring you into full knowledge, to know who you are. May He continue to help you in strength, so that you may pursue and press towards your mark! Amen!
