How God is growing my faith through uncertainty and patience
Good Morning
It’s almost 3 a.m., and I’m having a hard time staying awake today. I guess the two sleep aids I’ve been taking helped me sleep better. Don’t worry—they’re all-natural supplements.
Today is supposed to be my first official day of work. Please keep me in your prayers—that I will do well, and that whatever I write will help increase their sales.
February 1
Good morning, and may Jesus bless your day.
Things aren’t going well with the job I had gotten. Sometimes I feel like I may have missed God on this. I’m not sure if this company is even legit. Either way, I’m still learning how to trust the Lord Jesus completely in all things.
Maybe I missed His leading this time. Or maybe He’s testing me. I don’t know yet. I’m taking it one day at a time.
Have you ever faced opposition when starting a new job?
I recently came across a message from Joyce Meyer. She said:
“Pray your way through the day. Instead of worrying about things, just pray about ’em.”
I really needed that reminder.
I had been so concerned about what was happening—and how delayed everything seemed—that I had a hard time focusing on my writing and studying. I was praying, but I wasn’t fully trusting Jesus to work things out or to give me favor with this company.
Because of all the worrying, I couldn’t even write for an entire day.
“Cast all your cares on Him…” (1 Peter 5:7)
Maybe this job is legit. Maybe it’s not. Only time will tell.
I pray that the Lord’s will be done in all of this. I’m learning that this is what it means to truly trust Him:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” (Proverbs 3:5–6)
I’m still learning. The Holy Spirit is still teaching me. And even if this job turns out not to be real, I’m thankful for the experience—for putting myself out there and going through the interview process.
God is using it all to grow me.
What God Is Teaching Me Right Now
He is teaching me to trust Him more and to have patience in every area of my life. Patience has always been a struggle for me, and I’m learning how to wait on the Lord better. I want to be obedient to His will for my life, even when it’s hard to understand.
More than anything, I want His will and His purpose to be fulfilled in me. I know that His ways are better than my ways, and I’m choosing to trust Him with every step.
Lord, help me to trust You even when things are unclear. Help me not to worry, but to pray. Teach me to rest in Your will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.