I am a fairly laid-back person. Stress is not my friend and so I choose not to invite it in my house. Being faced with sudden anticipation of having to pay the bills (phone, car/health insurance, rent, etc.) while not having a job really doesn't allow much room for a stress-free life. I spent a good three weeks at home resting and packing and avoiding being an adult. Now that I'm looking adulthood in the face, I know that I'm going to need to grow up. I have depended on my parents as my foundation for 23 years and it's time for me to be radically obedient to my true Foundation. It is so easy to trust in what we have and what is concrete... but what happens when the ground from under us is stripped away? The gratefulness in my heart toward my parents thus far in my life is immeasurable - but let me add more - I am grateful that my parents are leaving because they are helping me become truly and wholly dependent on God. Not only am I grateful to them, but to God; for being gracious and allowing me to have this transitional time to become an adult and for providing me with a job (or two).
I asked God to allow me to work as a substitute teacher (check) and at Starbucks (check). More importantly, I am now asking God to show me why I am working there. What am I doing to glorify God in my work or in how I interact with my coworkers? Right now, all I can do is ask these questions and be thankful that God has honored my desire to live a stress-free life - at least for now.
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