Back in May, Hubby had a couple of rough days at work. His boss even sent him home one afternoon. On a whim (led by the Spirit!), Hubby called
one of his former employees who now works at the county to see if there were
any openings down there. Timing was
impeccable! They had a position open,
and his friend (and former employee) would be the supervisor for this new
position. We prayed and pondered if this
was the right thing to do. It appeared
as though God was providing a clear path to this new position, and we had an
overwhelming peace and excitement for a potential change.
The new job would provide Hubby with better benefits,
health, dental, vision, life, retirement, 3 weeks of vacation, paid holidays
and even sick leave! In 25 years of
working, he has never had paid holidays or sick leave. When he takes Christmas Day off (shop is
closed anyway), then it is a day without pay.
If he has the flu and can’t get out of bed, then it is a day without
pay. Whenever the kids and I have a
holiday, he goes to work. We were super
excited that we would be able to spend more time together as a family. Additionally, the crew works 4-10s in the
summer, so he would have 3 day weekends all summer long. I have a flexible enough schedule, that this
would mean we could do a lot of camping and family activities together! Why, we could even take a family
vacation?!?! The 4 work days are long
and hard – but the 3 days off make it worth it.
I feel that it is extremely important that we have the
family time together now while we still can.
Hubby emphasizes the need for family time as well, but doesn’t say the
last half of that sentence. We truly
felt this job was a blessing from God.
The health benefits were also a great draw. While we trust fully in the Lord to provide
for all of our needs, sometimes, He does so with insurance. It was sad to see that the Hubby was most
excited about receiving life insurance.
He didn’t say much about it, but he mentioned the life insurance several
times.
We prayed that God’s will would be done – if he didn’t get
the new job – then it wasn’t God’s will, and if he did get the new job, then it
would be a huge blessing from the Lord.
He got the interview….he got the job…we were greatly
relieved.
We trusted the Lord, and followed His leading, and are
excited to see just how HIS plan and HIS will for our lives plays out.
He started his new job mid-May. As awful as it sounds…I was/am hoping he can
work for at least 5 years at this job...but he is struggling...things are not going well...and I wonder if the symptoms I see at home are affecting his work...
Here are a few verses that have (and continue to) help us
remember to TRUST in HIM and rely fully upon Him. We do fully trust Him with our future – HIS plans
are always good and perfect. Even when
we might not understand the WHY of the whole matter.
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in
Him. He will be like a tree planted by
the water, that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves
are always green. It has no worries in a
year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.
Jer 17:7-8
I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to
prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jer 29:11
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Prov. 3:5-6
We know that in all things, God works for the good of those who
love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust;
I will not be afraid. What can mortal
man do to me? Psalm 56:3-4
It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in men. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than
to trust in princes. Psalm 118:8-9
It is God who works in you to will and to act according to HIS good
purpose. Phil 2:13
Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name
of the Lord our God. They are brought to
their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm. Psalm 20:7-8
O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for
in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long
ago. Isaiah 25:1
Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love
surrounds the man who trusts in Him.
Psalm 32:10
The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; your love, O Lord,
endures forever – do not abandon the works of your hands. Psalm 138:8
Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have
never forsaken those who seek you. Psalm
9:10
The plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of His heart
through all generations. Psalm 33:11
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, The LORD is my strength and my
song; He has become my salvation. Isaiah
12:2
Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can
recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to
declare. Psalm 40:5
Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the LORD is the Rock eternal. Isaiah 26:4
I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like
me. I make known the end from the
beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do
all that I please. From the east I
summon a bird of prey; from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose. What I have said, that will I bring about;
what I have planned, that will I do.
Isaiah 46-9-11
Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in
Him. He will be like a tree planted by
the water, that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves
are always green. It has no worries in a
year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.
Jer 17:7-8
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