Mama C's Boasting Blog - Day 6

Psalm 40:2
He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings.

Sometimes, when we least expect it, life takes a sudden turn.  Such was the case with me Saturday morning.  I was all set to head to Florida for my new job when, all of a sudden, the entire thing fell through.  There had been signs of this all week, but each time a difficult spot came along there was also a quick and easy way out.  That was not to be the case on Saturday morning when I discovered that all avenues for Florida to recognize my Georgia teaching certifications had been exhausted and none prevailed.

One might think I would be terribly upset about that outcome, especially since I have been wanting to go home to my friends, family, and church there for so very long.  It was so near, yet the door closed.  So why am I not upset?  Because I trust my Father in Heaven.  Besides...there have been many times in my life when it appeared that all was lost when it really wasn't.  Such is the topic of today's boast:

I remember once when I accepted a job for an online teaching position.  Similar to my current circumstances, I resigned my position with the district I was working for in order to take on the new position.  However, the numbers for the online school dropped dramatically, thus resulting in my new position being axed.  I went about five months without a job, and I must say it got pretty scary.  Although God did not stay on my time clock, He did indeed come through with another position.  In fact, that is the position I have been at for the past five years!  Was the waiting difficult?  Yes!  Yet I must say that it allowed me time to reflect on things I otherwise may not have taken the time to think on.  Did I die as a result of waiting for that next job?  No!  Was it uncomfortable?  Yes!  Yet, the miracle DID COME!  Praise God!  So...I now can boast on that outcome and I can boast on how awesome it was that my Father cared enough about me to give me some much needed personal reflection time.  Remember, He always knows what we need and when we need it.  Just trust Him.  God is awesome!