Well, my friends I was hoping to start my blog with a different post. I was thinking more of something along the lines of sharing who I am. However, because of the current events that took place this week, I thought is would be a great way of introducing myself to you.
This week I was laid off from my job. I know that so many people have lost there jobs in the last year and are struggling to make ends meet. I am fortunate that it is only me to provide and not a family with a house mortgage, etc. Although, this is not what makes my situation easier to swallow.
October of 2006, I was laid off from my job after working 3 1/2 years. I enjoyed it, got paid well, and had bosses that were great to the employees. However, in my heart and times with the Lord I knew that he had different plans for me. One that included working with people and children. I just just didn't have the courage to quit all that good stuff. After I got laid off the beginning was a Little rough. My attitude showed no signs of trusting this Amazing God for all my needs. No peace that he had a plan for me. I only saw that my life line of income was gone! It took a few months and reading Hebrews Chapter 11, to give me a sense of faith and trust.
Since then the amazing journey that this Amazing God we serve through Jesus Christ his son, has left me in awe! The most amazing part is that I survived, my life didn't end.
Now I have returned to this job in June of 2008 and April 22, 2009 I was laid off again.
I can honestly say that I am not living in fear of what will I do. Where will work? No throwing up because of my nerves. All this has been replaced with a Peace of mind that surpasses ALL my understanding.
In the beginning of this year my boyfriend Ismael (which you will read more about) convinced me to read the bible beginning to end. This has been so great! Every time I open up to read, the words come to life. If there is one things I have come to understand this far is this. God is truly above every circumstance, and as he was the God of the Israelites and provided for them, he will do the very same thing for his children today that live in obedience to him and his word!
For sure this is a repeat of events in my life, but Glory to God that he has changed my heart to trust in him through this time! I am praying for all of you that may be going through this exact same thing. Trust God and let his perfect love cast out all your fear. He wants to!
God-bless, AnitaKay
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