I got the job!

As you can probably tell by the title, “I GOT THE JOB”! Yes! I finally got another, job and this time it’s full time!! Now I know some people are thinking “Well Destaynee, what took so long, you have a young child” or “Why is this “blog worthy”. I suppose those are fair questions.

For the past 2 years I’ve been working at a place that only gives part time. Out of all of the employee’s only 6 (non-mangers) get full time. If you’ve read my previous blogs, or my testimony, you know that was a blessing for me because after I had my son, I was unemployed for quite a while. Those were hard times but during those times is when my relationship with Christ really matured. I really learned about God for myself and not just what my parents taught me. I was able to really get to know the characteristics of God. That’s when I learned that God REALLY is Jehovah Jireh! That’s when I learned how much God really loved and cared for me and my son, and so much more.

In this 2 years working at this place, I’ve learned so much good and bad. I’ve experienced racism in a way I haven’t in a while or before. I’ve experienced what it meant to be a light in a dark place. I always say “it’s easy to be a Christian when you’re in church, or your church environment, but what about when you get to your work place?” I felt like I was really put to the test day after day as far as what I learned about walking in love, and loving your enemy. I learned how to evangelize to others (although I didn’t know I was doing it while I was doing it lol). My eyes were really opened up and saw that people really believe that if they’re a “good person” they will make it to heaven. My heart broke on a regular basis for people. (Mainly because I asked God to break my heart for what broke his. Yea don’t pray for that if you aren’t ready lol because he will do it!) 

  This job really helped me grow as a Christian. I know a lot of things that happened here, weren’t right, but I know God had his hands on me the whole time. I needed it to grow and develop in other ways as a Christian. (If you’re going through hard times on your job, just remain prayerful. Uphold the integrity of Christ. God see’s what you’re going through and he will honor you.  Remember, it’s about him and not about us, so sometimes we have to go through rough times for the sake of the gospel. We are to be witnesses, not an emotionally led hypo-Christians)  

First Sunday in July, with my mini man

During these 2 years I have been looking for a second job, more so in the latter year.  I’ve gone on interviews, but nothing ever worked out for me. Rejection is never easy, especially when you’re trying your absolute best. Doing all that you can. The sting of rejection lessens when you realize and fully understand that your hope is in God and not the person/company that may reject you. When you realize and fully understand that God is truly in control, not receiving a call back won’t end your world. During this time of job hunting for me, was good and bad. Every time I received a call for an interview, I was like “Yes, God see’s what’s going on, he knows I need this.” And when I didn’t get the job, sometimes it would sadden me, even down right depress me, but I was reminded that a closed door is also a blessing. (Rejection is a form of God’s protection, I blogged about that pertaining relationships check it out)

Now the way I heard about the job I just got was so divine.  I pulled into work and when I do, I always scope out the parking lot to see who I’m working with. (lol I have to get my mind right before I deal with some folks, so I need to know lol) This one co-worker that was working, I haven’t worked with in a while, honestly I prayed for that. (This guy would always try to hug on me(yes I’m a hugger BUT),I’m very particular about my personal space, and people touching me etc) So I was praying, “Lord, you know how I feel about this co-worker, there has to be some reason why I’m working with him, help me have an open mind and if you would have me to say something, let me say it”.. So I we went on about work as usual. He was opening up to me about some personal things and then started talking about this job he just got. Long story short, he was the one told me about the job that I just received! See How God works!!

So I shared ALL of that to say these few things:

              *If you are in a tight situation, looking for a job or a better job, please keep your eyes on God. Put your hope in him. He is the ultimate source, for all of our needs.

      *Use this time to really build your relationship with Christ. Really get to know him in a way that you might not have before.

  * Keep your eyes on YOUR portion. It’s easy to compare yourself to others and question, “why aren’t I there yet” or “why do they have this and I don’t”. When we’re dealing with God, we are working on HIS time. So it’s pointless to compare your situation because God is using you for a different purpose. There is no one way street to get through life. God has us all on different paths that are subjective to us and our purpose. Keep your eyes on what he has for you. Stop watering other peoples grass!

*You never know who God might use in his plan to bless you. We really have to be Christ like towards everyone, because you never know who needs to hear a word from you, and you never know who might bless you.

I know some people are thinking “why are you telling your business”. Honestly I shouldn’t have to give this disclaimer, but I will. When God told me what I was purposed to do, in whatever form allotted to me, he told me I had to be transparent. Despite popular belief, I am a very private person, I don’t like a big fuss made, and I don’t like people too into my business. However, if it’s something that will glorify God, I have no problem sharing. I know that the things I go through, or have gone through are for this very reason. To encourage someone, and let them know they can get through it as well, and to show of God’s goodness.

“Jesus promised he’ll take care of me” and he’s been doing just that! Thank you Lord.

If you love someone tell them

I love you

Destaynee