Sometimes doing good yields, bad
results. At those times make sure your “good” and God’s “good” are the same.

Yesterday I went on a really horrible interview. One where God had pricked my heart prior to NOT go, but I went anyway. I instantly regretted it. After the interview I was a little down, because I felt like I was spinning my wheel, and worried about the future. But God… reminded me to live in the day. He reminded me of all He had done to this point. He reminded me of the FAITH He was building in me (see DAY 273). Today I had a final interview for a position with a really good company. Although I had made it to the final round, I was still feeling insecure as it seemed that NO ONE in Western New York wanted to hire me (I Know! What a whiner… 😉 ). As I drove to the interview I was listening to a Korean group I really like, they are not a Christian group, but they write lyrics that I find myself relating to. They have a song called, “Let Me Know”, which is exactly what I was asking God to do on my drive to the interview. I wanted to know what was going on, how come someone with my employment background was having such a hard time finding a job? What was the purpose of all this? Ever had that breakdown moment with God? That time when you know you heard His voice, know you’re following His will, but you are completely baffled as to what He is doing? Side Note: Having this moment prior to a job interview is bad for the nerves. After my break down God answered by cycling the song Oceans on my iPod, what did my ear land on… “Help me trust without borders”. As I sat in the car I realized I had put all kinds of borders and prerequisites on my trust in God. My prayer prior to moving here, “Lord let me trust even when I don’t see” (something else He reminded me of). I prayed a quick, “Sorry Lord” prayer asked Him to bless the interview and went inside. The interview went well, in fact I can honestly say I enjoyed the process. At the end of the interview I was offered the job. I looked at them shocked, I am fairly certain my response was, “REALLY?!”. Most corporation usually call you after the interview, but they offered it to me right there. What I took away from that… God saw my heart. He knew the insecurities I was feeling and He reached down and said, “Here you go…” Yes, I am excited about the job, but what I am happiest about is my Heavenly Father showing me just how intimate His relationship with me is. He sees my frame and understands…  He hears and answers.

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us” (1 John 5:14).

The Lesson: God understands. He hears. He answers. All in His time.