Hard things (updated 11-18)

It's never too late to learn in God's schoolhouse. That's a good thing. What I'm learning now is hard stuff, but I never learned it along the way. If you fail to pass a test with God, He gives you chances to try again. I'm learning to trust. I'm learning to wait. That is where I am now. One of the important things about waiting is it creates assurance of a specific direction. Are you sure? No? Maybe you haven't waited long enough. God needs to know you'll follow through. 

It is hard for me to do these things because of my background. I have a hard time trusting anyone, including myself. And God. Waiting goes against human nature and the flesh. But patience is a fruit of the spirit and is worth it. So, if anyone cares to pray for me, please do. I'm going through a hard time. I just have to be faithful. That's it. Please pray I do that. These things may be hard, but they are always worth it. I absolutely believe God has some really amazing blessings ahead of me if I persist and follow Him. 

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Update: I've had several interviews lately. I applied for probably more than 80 positions at this point. Got a phone call today that I am basically hired but they want to meet me and formalize and go over benefits, so will do that first thing tomorrow. I am willing to accept the job, though it is not what I had in mind. It is what I need at this time. So, that is very good news. I don't understand these things, but I consistently gave my concerns to God and resisted negative words about myself or situations. I may be wrong, but it appears I passed the test. God is moving me forward!

Thank you for reading. And God bless.

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