Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. He will bring forth your righteousness as the light, and your justice as the noonday.

~Psalm 37L4-6 ESV

I got the job!

Every time I start a new job, I’m both excited and nervous. Excited to embark on a new journey. Nervous because everything is new and unfamiliar. Thank God I embrace change since I’m quite flexible and laid back. My biggest concern is if I’ll actually like my new job. So far, I’ve been blessed with jobs I have loved.

Prior to going to work, my mind envisions how my day will be. My most recent experience was different than I had imagined. I was taken aback at first, but in time my easy-going nature kicked in, and I gained a new appreciation for my heavenly Father who provided me with a job. And for that, I was truly thankful.

Not only did the Lord give me a new job, but He also helped me see He works out difficult times for our good, in His timing, and in His way. I have a better mindset because I trusted Him before I saw my situation work out.

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

~Hebrews 11:6 NIV

How many times do we imagine our situations as hopeless when they really aren’t? The real situation tends to be different from reality. Don’t let difficulties shake you. Observe the changes and see how you can benefit from them. Perhaps you will find your circumstance is better than you expected. If so, thank God for the blessing you have now. If not, maybe you can make the most of it with God’s help as He charts a different path for you. Either way, don’t be too quick to make judgments. Trust God with your journey. He has you exactly where you’re supposed to be at the moment.

How can you do a better job of trusting God at all times?

Father God, thank You for being with me every step of the way, during trials, and especially in new, life-changing ventures. May I look to You in all I do and rest in the assurance that You have my best interests at heart. May I remember that Your blessings abound, and they are on time. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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