I more than survived the first full week at my new job. It was exciting, exhilarating, challenging, new, and it felt so right. For having to show up at a new place for the first time in over 18 years, it was comfortable. I went through all the usual hoops of a new job; orientation, a bevy of new forms for HR, a brand new picture ID, computer training, meeting staff and peers, and a bunch of on-line classes and tests to prepare me for the tasks ahead. I found myself eager to go to work this week; even with the many early mornings. I found the days went by quickly. It felt good; it felt right! Was it just being able to put the difficulties of my last job behind me or the excitement of the new job? I don't think so.
With God's help I was able to be present to the moment this week. In other words, I had no reason to bring worry to the new job. Monday I focused on Monday, when I was taking a course and a test, I focused on the course and the test. I relaxed and remembered my promise to be more aware to placing my trust in God. Taking God to work with me is a sure thing. Besides, He's already there! This week I just concentrated on Him being with me as I worked through this first week.
And I know He was with me this week as I participated in our parish Bible study, or when I visited Rayburn prison, or when I met with another young couple preparing for marriage, or when I simply talked to someone about a difficult family situation, or another losing a job, or another needing marital advice.
God is always with us. Are we always with Him?
God always moves to us. Do we always move toward Him?
God always loves us. Do we always love Him?
I truly saw God's work at hand at work and in the week that was. And I look forward to seeing Him again, and again and again!
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