About a year ago I was having a conversation with a friend and we were talking about God's instructions and being obedient when He speaks. Fast forward to a couple of days ago and that same word was spoken by another friend with myself and the first friend present for the conversation. I can't begin to explain to you how excited I was. God had just awakened me from a deep sleep with a specific set of instructions, then sent vessels to confirm it. It didn't take a long time, it didn't take a bunch of extra stuff. It was a simple coming together of believers.
In the initial conversation I had with my friend she spoke to me about how things would start to fall into place once I started to move in obedience. It's been an amazing journey so far and I can't even express all of the things God has done and is doing. This morning on the Prayer call Bishop Walker was speaking from Psalm 23:2 on the topic of He Knew what I needed... Rest, Restoration, and Revelation. What a confirmation!!
That's what this whole season has been about for me. Every day I've been learning more and more that what I need is not much of what I thought I wanted. I've learned that in my career, in relationships, in location, free time; honestly in every area of my life. I'm so grateful for wise counsel and a heart and mind to obey God without having all the details up front. Sometimes when He calls us to step out in obedience we can't even see where the next step is leading us. As long as He's leading w can't go wrong!
One area where I'm immensely glad I moved in obedience is with my job. I was here for 6 months going on 7 and still didn't have a job. I'd been applying and interviewing and still nothing. Several times people would call and tell me about job openings, tell me they put in a word for me or let me know about a new place to check into. Each time I would go to God and ask, what about this one God? Sometimes He would tell me not to apply, not to go to the interview, or to turn it down if offered. Sounds crazy right?
Well let me tell you, in the 9th month (9 is for birthing, represents divine completion, blessings, & judgement), on the 7th day of my 7th month being here (7 is completion & spiritual perfection) I was offered and accepted the position that I knew was for me. When I interviewed it was a panel of four interviewers and I left feeling like, "this is my job". I had an interview for another job a couple of days later and was practically offered the position on the spot, but I knew it wasn't for me. That same day I received an email stating that the first job wanted to continue on with the hiring process and check my references, background and verify my employment history. All I had to do then was wait for my offer.
When the offer came, they offered above and beyond what I asked for salary wise, they have great benefits, amazing company atmosphere, a great team of coworkers (so far), intensive training (paid for by the company) in everything I need to advance my career, and it was the opportunity to help develop a brand new program! It doesn't get much better than that! I am still amazed at God's handiwork! I thought I wanted one thing but when I took my hands off and let God do it, He blessed me with what I needed and so much more!!
Sunday I was standing in praise and worship and God spoke and told me that I was in the way. He said you're in my way, move and let me do it. So I did and I am! God knows what we need before we even ask so get out of your own way and allow Him to give you what you need. I pray your journey to releasing control goes smoothly! Mine didn't but it makes great book material! lol
