Permission to Rest

A wise friend of mine told me today, that it was okay to slack off for a day. That was exactly what I needed to hear since I was feeling especially unaccomplished today. 

I have made it a goal to apply for or to do at least one thing job related a day. If you have been looking for a job at all lately, you realize that applying for one job a day is a task in of itself. Monday and Tuesday, amidst applying for other jobs, I worked on a resume for non-profit work- a specific job that I felt sure that I had an edge on. Only come to find out they are not hiring for the position right now. Well, mark that off my list for now...

Yesterday, I attended a job fair. Those of you that know me, know that talking to people that I don't know, in uncomfortable surroundings, well, makes me a little anxious. It seems as though, these days, you have to go and meet people to get even a foot in the door. So I went, with many of your prayers, which were greatly appreciated, and exceeded my goal of meeting with more than five vendors. I followed up on some leads and applied for a few more temporary positions yesterday afternoon and evening, then one this morning. 

Writing this all down, it is good, it makes me realize I actually have done something today, this week. So even when it seems like the pickings are slim for work to be done, give yourself permission to rest. The rest times make the horizon ahead seem more bearable, this mile of life's journey filled with possibility. It makes you realize that something good is coming. The good things God is preparing you for in the mean time.