Today I write about a new direction my life is taking. I have wanted to change jobs for some time but have not had the courage to do so. I thought I needed a huge amount of money stockpiled to be able to quit the job I have now and do something else.
Earlier this week, I had the courage to submit an application to my husband to begin working with him in the business we own. I have not worked with him but have held a job with another company because he wanted a safety net in case the business he wanted to start didn't work out.
Anyway, he has not responded to my letter, but yesterday I received word from the Lord that my application has been accepted and I will start work for and with my husband this spring.
It is purely a matter of faith but I know by the interior joy I feel that God has willed this for me. For a long while now I have heard him saying to me to "Be not afraid," but I wasn't sure what that meant. I have to admit that when I first asked my husband to hire me I was afraid because it will mean a reduction of wages for us, but I have been granted the grace to know that this is not important, God will provide for us and bless us. It will give me the time necessary to do the work I think God is calling me to do for Him. Although I do have a good job and I do care intensely about the people I work with currently, it is a demanding job that leaves me little time to do as I think God wants me to do.
I am excited about the opportunity and know that it will be alot of hard work and often very humble and manual work, yet I am thrilled by the chance to follow the Lord in this manner.
I pray for the people who own the company where I now work that this will be the best for them as well.
I am currently experiencing difficulty with a friend, however, who seems bent on colliding with my husband and I in this endeavor. So, I pray for her as well that she might find the direction that God is calling her towards and follow as well. If it is the same direction, I am content for I trust in the Lord and know that all will be well. He is the commander and ruler of my life and I am so thankful that we are one.
The joy I experienced yesterday was a reminder of another time when I knew I was following God's call. It was when I got the job I currently have and had to work and pray and take it on faith that I was doing what God wanted me to do. Now it is time to move on and serve the Lord by serving my husband and our family. I am sure this is right but pray for continuing guidance for myself and all concerned that I am indeed following the path laid out for me by the Lord.
Thank you, my God and King for your guidance and your love of me. Help me to always do your will.
My Sweet Child--
You are indeed precious to me. Know that all is well and that I have planned all in accordance with my will for you. I know you had to take a leap of faith to do this and that your husband will have doubts and reservations about this change in your lives. Trust me to move his heart to allow for the doubts. Do not fear for your financial well-being at any time for I will provide. This is a new direction for you and you are learning obedience and discipline necessary for the accomplishment of what I have in store for you. It is your heart's desire and I am greatly pleased to grant it to you.
Earlier this morning you had the realization that whatever you ask for is being granted. Know that this is one of the benefits of working for me when you seek and strive to do my will. You are one with the God of the Universe and I will grant you whatever you ask in my name. It is an awesome power and I am pleased to give it to you. Do not fear to use it but seek always to remain in my love that what you ask is also my will for you.
Go now, in peace and love and joy and do your household chores with my blessing.
