You see our employer was, well to put it mildly, crazy! It was always an eggshell walk with her, you never knew what mood she would be in, only thing you could count on was how many times her moods would shift. With that said she and my sister-in-law had come face to face on several occasions about different issues. Basically my sister-in-law would defend herself. On this particular day we knew she was going to meet with her 3 employees face to face and because of her history of trying to tear down my sister-in-law we all thought for sure Rachel would get fired. So when the verse came to me I ran to tell Rachel and hopefully it would comfort her before her meeting.
As the day went on the time came for our meetings. Rachel came out of the meeting, emotional but her job still intact. I was surprised, now it was my turn. I had no idea before going in what would happen, other than I was not going to allow her to continue to lie and try to manipulate the situation. Before I continue with what transpired, let me remind you that I, was at the time, a single income mom with two children and a car payment on top of the usual bills. Oh and did I mention it was two weeks before Christmas! I go in sit down and of course. I'm the type of person to stand my ground and having dealt with emotional roller coaster type people I could tell where this meeting was going to end up, with me getting fired. Now what was so amazing through all of this is that even knowing my financial situation I wasn't scared, I knew I had to stand on what was right. I knew God would provide. I was actually calm, I think I was more calm than my sister-in-law was when she heard the news. Granted I did have a little "freak out" session when the shock wore off, but I'm telling you God was with me in that meeting comforting me. Encouraging me it was going to be ok.
Oh and for the verse that was placed in my mind that morning...
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Pslam 23"
Within the week of my termination, my previous employer Laura contacted me via Facebook and asked if I was interested in working one day a week. I was ecstatic! I loved that job and had always regretted leaving. Yea, so originally it started out being one day a week, but quickly turned into 3, but only temporarily until April. I was determined to stick it out and have faith that the temporary would become permanent. Sure enough it has!
And might I add, not once did I have to borrow money from family or friends, and my car was paid off a few weeks ago.
What looked like a destitute situation, God turned around for good. What was meant for evil, God turned around for my blessings.
You didnt tell me the job is permanent... that is so awesome!
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