Job n' jobs

Job

Job or job -- This week I sure feel like Job from the bible in the circumstance of the job. Today has been quite a day. It appears that I was mislead about a position that I was told was mine, just a matter of some logistical matters. I've turned down other positions because I really wanted to work for this organization... then today was left a voice mail that they have decided not to increase the size of their staff for a while.

Praise God that He has a plan in all of this. As I am discouraged and sad, He is in control. He knows how my circumstance will bring glory to His name. For that I am grateful. This past Sunday our sermon mentioned that this side of heaven is temporary and so thinking on heaven was helpful today. Knowing the Lord sees things the opposite way that we do. He sees eternity and looks back at the today. We see today and don't trust eternity.

Thank you Lord that you have chosen to refine me, humble me, and given me a thankful heart amidst life's circumstances. Thank you for Job as his life has been encouraging and motivating to me. Thank you that you are showing me just a glimpse of how Christ must was poor, yet rich in Your love.

Psalm 138:8 "The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your love O lord, endures forever -- do not abandon the works of Your hands."