“God is Faithful…Even in the Little Things…”

About a year ago, I moved to the area from Wilmington where I had attended school. Because of this economy, I was unable to find the job that I wanted. I wanted to work in an office as a receptionist so that I could attend school part-time. After a few months, God blessed me with a job at a preschool. I love children, and, frankly, I was just happy to have a job.

But after a few months at this job, I began to get tired. I began to start to complain-groan and moan-internally. I wanted more. I WANTED. I had a job that God provided for me; I was getting a steady paycheck and was paying my bills. God could easily have said “No” and kept me at that job, and I would have been fine. But God wants more than just fine for our lives. He cares about our happiness. He wants to grant us our heart’s desire!

I had just started attending Church Alive and was enjoying the worship one Sunday. Pastor Laura was singing with the ensemble when she stopped and said that she felt led to pray for God to provide. As she began to pray, she started naming job after job after job. All of a sudden, I heard the words “Clerical Jobs.” I just knew, without a doubt, that was meant for me!!

After church, I went home. I had a fire lit under me; I knew that when I opened up the Sunday paper, I would find my perfect job waiting for me. I remember grabbing the paper and opening it like it was a present on Christmas morning, and looking at the employment section. I remember my disappointment when I FOUND ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. I went to all the job websites. I saw a few jobs that had potential, but I just didn’t feel like applying to any of those jobs. I specifically remember feeling tired and not wanting to take the time to submit my resume. It was at this point that I thought to myself, how great it would be to work at the church as the receptionist. But in the same thought, I said that it was not possible. It is so funny how easily we give up on God after all the great things He has done; how easily we forget that with God ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE!

Well, long story summarized, a few weeks later, Pastor Glenn announced that there was a job opening in the office for a receptionist. There it was—MY JOB! I started working at Church Alive in January. This has been more than a job for me. I have been able to work closely with my pastors and in an environment that is saturated with Christ. I have the freedom to listen to Christian music all day long and seek the counsel of my pastors whenever I need it. I will always be grateful to Pastor Laura for following the Holy Spirit and praying me into my job!