Holiday Blues

[WhisperWisdom]

Hey Everyone,

It's been a while since I've posted anything here. Mostly, I've just been concentrating on working for the federal govt. However, last week, I got an email (I kid you not) from my boss telling me that I would be laid off before the year was up. Last Friday, she let go the first worker who got hired on at the same time as me. I'm hoping and praying that I make it to the end of December at least, but it's not looking too good.

Been sending in applications left and right for various jobs within the federal sector, and already got rejected on two. Why? Because despite the fact that I was qualified, I didn't score high enough on their standard questionnaire that they have with every application. Guess that teaches me to stop skimming over those idiotic questions about my personality and how I interact with others.

Don't fret, I'm doing alright. But there are days in which I can't help but worry and get stressed. It's good to have this forum in which I can come to and be reminded to leave my cares to the Lord. Lately, I've been neglecting my conversations with the Lord, and haven't been watching the sermons on Sundays. I can definitely tell the difference between being away from Him, and being with Him.

So for this holiday, I'm gonna get into the mood for Thanksgiving and remember just how much we are blessed to be with each other, and to have food. For Christmas, I'm going to buy some gifts for my 3 year old nephew, and help make a big dinner. He's the only child in a family of adults, so there's no need and no pressure to buy gifts for everyone else when we're all broke and unemployed. Maybe that's what it will take for us and for others to remember what Christmas is really about.

[mattfivefour]

Beautiful post, my sister. I pray the Lord provide for you and your family out of the bountiful riches of Heaven. I know He will meet your families material needs, but I pray He also pour out His spiritual blessings on you and yours this Christmas season. I pray He refresh your heart with His special love ... and builds you up in Him ever more and more. What we learn of Him—not with our intellects but with our hearts—is priceless, its value above riches of gold. May you be blessed. In the precious name of Jesus. Amen.

[myinnuendo999]

Amen Whisper it is well with your soul to rest in the arms of Jesus. God allows us to drift but the Anchor-- Jesus will never let you go and it's time to just remember the beauty and joy of the true blessings that come from the Father of heavenly lights. He has given us all we need in His precious Son.

[Glory to God]

Beautiful post, my sister. I pray the Lord provide for you and your family out of the bountiful riches of Heaven. I know He will meet your families material needs, but I pray He also pour out His spiritual blessings on you and yours this Christmas season. I pray He refresh your heart with His special love ... and builds you up in Him ever more and more. What we learn of Him—not with our intellects but with our hearts—is priceless, its value above riches of gold. May you be blessed. In the precious name of Jesus. Amen.

Amen

[Suzanne]

Praying in agreement with everyone.

[bghtnpd4]

We sure have missed you, Whisper and are so glad you are back!!! I am so sorry about your job. The times we live in are perilous indeed. But, I think you absolutely have the right attitude and I know you know Jesus is right there with you, opening the next opportunity for you. I am praying with the others for your provision. Hang in there and KEEP LOOKING UP!!! We're going home soon!!!

[mikalikat]

Dear Whisper, you are echoing the sentiments of so many. What a friend we have in Jesus, though, as the song goes. God has removed every thing from my life that takes me away from Him. I caught myself thinking of next year and all the "what if's" and I had to stop and turn away from that. Take those thoughts captive and just be "here". Love NOW. Act NOW. Serve NOW. Find the best way to show love and show it NOW. Take the time to worship Him NOW and find time to spend in the Word NOW. I lovelovelove Shelle's (bghtnpd4) optimism about going Home soon--she is soooo encouraging to me and I pray to you as well. Much love to you friend.