selah
You know, it’s very similar to love: it’s better to take a shot at something and miss than to never take a shot at all. It’s really tough, because I took a shot at something great (see post below) and although I didn’t make the position (found out at 10:02am this morning), it’s still a big bummer. I know the Lord has my back right now, but this afternoon I did something I haven’t done in a long while: I cried. No, I wept. It’s not because of me not getting the position, but a large combination of circumstances (debt, finding a job, silly issues, etc…)… it was just the virginia job results that just made me sad. I feel like David in the Psalms just crying out to the Lord, but it every one… i mean, every single psalm that David cries out… he always ends it in praise. Selah. Thank you for the example, David. I don’t know why, but after crying, I just felt as if the Lord moved all over me and ministered to me, to me!, in ways that no one else could. I’m extremely grateful to those closest to me who pushed me aside and lifted me up this morning. I’m just even more thankful for the Lord’s faithfulness in just making this day a special one for me despite the situations.
I look forward to look back on this someday and smile as I see why the Lord allowed all of these circumstances to happen. Of course, I’m falling back to the original job opportunities I have available, but one thing is for sure in all of this: Nothing in my life happens unless it’s been pre-filtered through the Lord, so I’m excited to see what He has in store for me next.
Hi Erik, I went to Thailand this summer with Teen Mania and was just searching for random Teen Mania xangas one day…I read your xanga a lot (and look forward to your updates). I learned a lot through this particular post.
Thanks,
Brittany McNary
Press on, trust and enjoy the fact that there are doors that He will open that you might never have even imagined!!
Love ya man, miss you-
C
Man, I can really identify with you. And those issues aren’t silly or trifle by any means. Those very issues nag at me everyday and for me it comes from wanting to live a life that reflects Christ and through that we want do be debt free, we want to know we are going in the right direction etc… and it is tough when something looks so good, and it is, it just is not God’s best for you. In the middle of it things seem so disappointing but when you look back there will be this beautiful, intricate web weaved that only God could have made with your life that will reflect his hand on your life. I am excited to see what God has for you, keep your eyes on the horizion…
Erik -I’m really glad I got to know you a bit this year. ~Keep your passion for quality and substance. I pray that you find joy and clearity in your next steps. I look forward to hearing how God moves in this new phase of your life! 🙂
Erik-be blessed my friend
I love you… you are totally uncommonly favored by the Lord… His uncommon favor is just pointing you in a dif. direction 😉
Hey there Erik, Thanks, you are truely a man of God.I’ll keep your talk with me in my prayers. What ever you need let me know. I’m his servant. Rex
remember to pray ALL ways..