Yesterday, I was reminded of how specific the hand of God has been in my life. From the job I’ve had to the choice of man, God has allowed in my life. It simply reminds me to continue to rest in God as I trust his plan for me to be the best.
God’s best is more than what we can think up for ourselves. It’s just as the scripture says exceeding, abundant, and above what we can ask or even think (Ephesians 3:20.) I recalled when I’d graduated from college and applied for various jobs in faith. I’d worked at temp agencies and wherever I could in expectation of a good job.
Doors kept being closed in my face. No was a norm with jobs I wanted, but I continued in faith and trusting God. I remember being at an assignment on one of my temp jobs, and a Christian lady said that she’d be praying for me that I’d get the right job—the job that God had for me. This statement implied there was a specific job that God had in mind for my life, and his purpose.
Well, 13 years later, I’ve been at that specific job. That job allows me to travel every year for free experiencing new places and adding to my personal development in so many ways. You see, God did not just want to give me a job. He wanted to give me so much more. Recently, I’ve been promoted at the same job, and I’ll be learning and growing in even more ways.
This job has been worth the wait, and disappointment in the closed doors while waiting for the specific job for me has been all worth it. That’s what happens when God’s hand is on something. We experience God’s fullness without the added stress or pressure of trying to make things happen.
The blessing of the Lord makes rich and adds no sorrow with it. – Proverbs 10:22
Yes, we remain diligent in faith, but after doing all that we can do; we rest in God. As far as love interests are concerned, I’ve not gotten to that blessing yet, but I can expect that it is on its way. The fact that the Lord has led me graciously regarding interests I’ve had in the past; these are all reminders and examples of God’s specificity in my life. Ways God has protected me regarding love interests include: not allowing wrong relationships to pan out, sending prophets to me to lift my spirit when I was down about an interest not working out. God did not leave me in the dark but valued me enough to give me clarity and re-enforce my identity.
I’m not at all worried about my future. The remainder of God’s history of specificity with me reminds me that not only do I have a future, but I have the best future. Why? Not because I’ve earned it. Not because I’m good, but because God is good and He is trustworthy. God has used my life as an example to show that if you seek to honor God, not to be perfect, but genuine desire to honor him; for example, “Lord, I don’t know how to do this, but I want to honor you. Give me grace, and show me” God will take that and give us the power to honor him.
There are benefits from honoring and obeying God. I genuinely believe that obedience to God is a way to unlock additional favor in our lives. I’m just thankful to be a recipient of God’s grace and goodness. God is no respecter of persons. What he’s done for me; he will do for others. That is one of my primary reasons for writing and sharing—to encourage others along this path of life to experience the joy of getting to know the Lord for themselves.
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years
and bring you peace and prosperity.
Let love and faithfulness never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favor and a good name
in the sight of God and man. – Proverbs 3:1-4 (NIV)
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