Greetings!

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. --Psalm 46:1

I have been thinking of things that I can do to keep moving in the direction God is calling me to, and I realized that God has been slowly taking me step by step to where He needs me to be. In the past, I have tried to rush that process because I felt that it was taking too long, or that I should be much further along than I am, but I know that God’s plan is perfect, and I am learning that when I wait on Him it works out much better for me in the long run.

Even in the work that I am currently doing…my manager doesn’t even understand how I got the job—and she hired me! I am doing a job I have never done before…I’m not sure why I even applied. Actually, this is the third time that has happened. And each time, once I had learned what God wanted me to learn, something happened to cause me to move.

The first time, I learned how to write within specific guidelines, and restraints. But, my work began to be repetitive. I was no longer learning anything new…just doing the same thing over and over. The second time, I was in a division that allowed me the opportunity to work with various types of people, and cultures…then, there was a big departmental re-structure, and I had to change departments. I am now traveling to different cities in the area, and speaking in front of groups…I am moving further and further from my comfort zone. I can see how God has used my secular work to move me closer and closer to my purpose in ministry.

This week, I delivered two presentations at work. I learned two things from that experience...one, is that people respond to confidence; and two, God is everywhere we are. I was one of several presenters, so I had an opportunity to watch and learn. Some presenters were really vested in what they were doing, and it showed in their presentations. Others were there because someone sent them.

I was so nervous, that I’m not even sure what I said. All I wanted to do was say what I needed to say and get back to my seat. When I was alone in my car, the Holy Spirit began to speak to me about my performance. The one thing that He spoke into to my spirit was that I was so nervous because I had taken my eyes off God. In that setting, I forgot that I could still rely on Him to help me in my time of need. I will never do that again.

I realized that no matter where we are or what we are doing, we need to always seek God's counsel…before, during and after. Our confidence is in Him. When we put Him first in everything we do, He will cause the work of our hands to prosper.

Until next time…

Be blessed.