Things are better when I respond in FAITH...

Wow, I can't believe all that happened....changed really in ONE DAY! So if you read my previous post, you know that I love Wheaton/Chicago, but several of my plans hadn't worked out and I wasn't sure what to do.

First of all I must tell you that though I was disappointed at how things were turning out, I have been surprisingly calm. In the past I might have thought that I heard God wrong all along...and though that was an option, I didn't jump to conclusions.

So, first of all....after I wrote that blog on Tuesday...I prayed and then Tues afternoon I saw a posting for a job in the Mental Health field that paid $18-$21/hr....YEAH, I thought. So, I checked out the website and immediately felt like I was not qualified for the job (which is kind of rare, usually I think I can do anything...think is the operative word there). Well, for some reason I thought I would call the number at 7pm (not really thinking I would get a hold of someone) and wala...a person answered...not just any person, but the founder of the company (small company). To make a long story short I interviewed for the job and found out it was staffing agency for mental health institutions and would be great experience, but not something that I could necesarilly rely on for 100% of my income. But they were great people, are willing to take a chance on me and were VERY encouraging. Then, I went for a meeting wtih the program director at the college.....another VERY encouraging meeting. Dr. Watson is one of the nicest women I have ever met. She basically told me that they want me there and will work with me on the timing...so for me to just stay in touch. She encouraged me to stop my HR to introduce myself (which I had thought about doing, but had decided to let it slide....). Actually after I had lunch with an old friend from college (Jerry Deck) I decided at the last minute to stop by HR...BOY AM I GLAD I DID. I really hit it off with the HR manager and she told me that I was the VERY next application in line, but that there were a few other folks that seemed more qualified in the area of Short term missions and small group leading (this by the way helped me realize that my resume needs WORK!!). Anyway, I mentioned the idea of differing and she told me that there should be an opening in Career services in 2007 that would be perfect for me.....and if something falls through with one of these other people....she is going to call me.

So, where does that leave me...not really in any different than on Tuesday as far as the hard facts go...BUT I have been supremely encouraged by the Lord that I AM ON THE RIGHT TRACK. Oh, start praying for that MEDSTAR deal that I thought I lost....it might revive....PLEASE LORD.

I had been asking God what my responsibility was and how to pray for his miraculous work but also do my part...I think I have heard the answer. My oil is FAITH. If I will give him what I have, he will multiply it. And with it multiplied I will be provided for. My part is the obedience to his word. EXAMPLE: heeding the nudge that tells me to do something (like calling a number, not taking school loans, etc). When I trust in what I know, not what I can see....that is when I will see miracles. I think I am learning that waiting on God is an active process and it is not lazy. I am not lazy to believe that he will provide for me....I am actively waiting his marching orders, but I don't want to march before my orders...does that make sense?

Anyway, I am tired and we have a full day tomorrow....so, I will head off to bed now.

By the way, I am in Williamsburg with a group from Hawaii. We head to DC tomorrow...

Until later-
Charlene