Grace and Faithfulness

It's funny how we go through phases. Phases where every moment is a realization of God's infinite grace for us, then others where we don't spend as much time as we should drawing into God. Even in those times, His grace is evident. 

Grace. If you are a believer, you know that grace is an intricate part of His character and it is the reason you were able to come to believe. But how many of us really knows what it means to experience grace as an extension of that initial act of the cross that Christ took on for us? Isn't that just what grace is though? That single act? Everything we are and do are extensions of that first act of grace. It has nothing to do with our behavior or bargaining skills. 

To be honest with you, this week, I haven't been in the Word as much as I should have been. Then again, though, that is a behavior that I put on myself. Yes,  God wants to spend time with me and wants me to draw near to Him, but my faith in Him is not dependent on that. And yet, despite all of the behaviors that I didn't do that I put in my box of behaviors of a 'good Christian', His grace and my favorite thing about God appeared: His faithfulness. 

Just when the money was about to run out, the worry was mildly creeping into my spirit, He provided me with a job. With a prospect of two actually, but one definite. How great is that?!
The job I begin on Monday is at a Distribution Company for various international products. I will be utilizing my online and writing skills to begin work on their various websites to update and improve product descriptions. It's different, yes, but it encompasses so many things that I love and that I do well. The job may be temporary or long term, but that is for God to determine, because I kind of like when He does the unexpected! 

Then on Friday, I got a call from a local university about an on-call position at their library for nights and weekends. I hope to hear from them next week for an interview. 

God did all this without me. He doesn't need me, but by grace He has chosen me to step into a new path. Thank you all for your prayers and keep them coming as continue to transition to being at home, finding a church, and beginning this new path. You all are amazing. 

The Moments in Between

It's been a while, huh?! Well, I guess it seems like much longer than I guess it has been. Where to begin?

This past week and weekend has reminded me of just how very faithful God is to all of us who trust and believe in this faithfulness. I was able to finally rent out my house, which was a huge blessing for me this month with my savings nearly depleted and no interviews as of yet. Many times throughout these last few months I have wondered where the money will come for various things, but I never doubted that it would be rented. I had peace about that among the other chaos that my life is currently in. Which was a tremendous blessing!

Despite the weeks upon end of specific cover letter writing, resume crafting, application completion, certificate purchasing (and finally completing- I am now Certified Media Specialist in Georgia!), networking events, and every other thing you can imagine regarding job searching circa 2013, I am starting to understand this part of the journey. I am developing confidence in myself, awareness of my abilities, and my presence. My passion to serve has come alive and I have become far less selfish with my time. Volunteering has been an integral part of my weekly schedule and I look forward to it. I have become intrigued with the past and delving into my family history has become so exciting. God is teaching me to enjoy the moments in this journey. 

Today, though, another reminder of God's love for my family and I, is evident in a precious little baby girl who turned one today. My sister is the amazing mother that I always knew she would be and Julia Sue, well, you all know that I am smitten with her (along with the rest of my family). She has changed our lives in amazing ways and through this past year she is evidence of God's faithfulness to those who love Him. 

So, this is me still resting, waiting, and even more hopeful because doors I can't see are getting ready to open. Opportunities are waiting for me behind them and I am enjoying getting there. These are the promises of those who wait on Him.