Weathering the Storm!

"Wait on the Lord; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the Lord!". Psalm 27:14, NKJV

November 4, 2002. -
"So tell me why I should hire you?"
"Well let's see, hmm, I have been working at my company for three years right out of college which makes me a loyal employee.  I'm proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with PowerPoint.  I'm a fast learner, eager to get my feet wet.  My ultimate goal is to be a successful Project Manager. I'm excellent multitasker and able to handle as many as 50 projects at a time."

That was eight years ago, and although I have managed to handled a hundred projects at a time;  I still have not been promoted.  It's not because I don't deserve it.  Everyone I encounter knows I work harder than the next person and is willing to take on whatever requires me to get to the next level in my career.

Nevertheless, with all the frustration of being in the same position, I couldn't fathom coming to work another day overwhelmed and unhappy.

Several weeks earlier, another department head approached me about a position opening in her department. She was unaware I was unhappy in my current role but was eager to have me join her group. Have you ever just thought when something good happens that's God's work?  I was assured that GOD had HIS hands in this, I was ready to drop everything and run to this new department.  I had already said "Yes!" without knowing the details of the position or the salary.  

Racing home that night to tell my husband - talking his ear off about how I was going to "ROCK" this new department and make it mine while getting that promotion I so deserve even if that means starting over again.   I planned to be unstoppable just like my old department but ten times better.  This position is mine.  The department head advised me that she didn't plan to interview with anyone else - if I accept the offer.

Here I am going through the moving process, interviewing with Human Resources and the department head, I was not offered the job because of the salary difference.  Unfortunately, I made a lot more than the position was offering. Of course, this made me feel sad but the bright side was knowing other people can see your worth. With that, my current department keeps me.

The need to do something different lead me to the opening verse, "Wait on the Lord." GOD expectation is that you are to lean on HIM during challenges in your life. Be patient and humble.

"Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart."  When I final was Still, I was able to talk to GOD.  I reconnected myself to what was more important than getting the promotion of Manager - my personal relationship with GOD. I had lust after this promotion so long I disconnected myself from reality.  It was time for me to trust GOD and stop taking matters into my own hands. Only when you retire to your quiet place can u hear our Father coming through to you. It's so important to have faith in God even in the midst of doubt. So when disbelief rears its ugly head, kill it by trusting God and by obeying his call on your life! 

Remember that nothing that GOD has planned for you is too big for you.  HE will give the tools by supplying the words, the resources, the strength, the time, the patience, and the grace we need to be successful. All you need to do is "Do the work."  

In the end, GOD shined his glorious light on me. In my current department, there is now a promotion on the table for me.  I guess "when a door close, a window of opportunity opens" is a true statement.  There will be more responsibility and I'm ready for the challenge.  With God on my side, how can I fail.

Let's pray
Father, I am now in my quiet place ready to listen and have you restore my faith and trust. There are times where I'm hard-head and take matters into my own hands. This is not what you expect of me. Teach me to lean on you through all situations big or small. In Jesus Name, AMEN!