Unemployed? It's Just What You Think You Are!

Am I Unemployed, Or Blessed?

Lately, I've been wondering why everything just seems so far from my reach. The days, and weeks I've spent searching for work has now turned to months, and then a year. It will be 2 years in September of this year.

Those looking in from the outside might think, "I thought she is a christian, how come she's yet to find a job?". Even I, have thought the same. Yes, we all go there sometimes, it's just human to do so.

In my time alone with God I've often asked "why?", and "how long, Lord?". And the answer always come in that sweet small voice of my Savior, "Soon my dear, It too SHALL come to pass". Note the emphasis on the "SHALL".

Just then I dawned on me, "Could my time away from full-time employment be God's way of showing me that I have so much hidden in me that I don't know about? I started to look back to the days, weeks, months since I've been 'unemployed', and I found that I have discovered so much about myself that I didn't know.

Count Your Blessings, Name Them One By One

Let's see, in the period I termed "unemployed", I have (by God's special grace) done the following:

1. I became a writer on Hubpages.com, and I'm doing tremendously well. I have written so many articles or hubs (over 115) on subjects that I didn't even think I know anything about. And, those article are now bringing in some income. Hub pages has also been an outlet for sharing God's love with all who will listen. What a great blessing, for someone who is unemployed.
2. I started working as a substitute teacher in my county. I became quickly aware of the dire need for substitutes, mentors, and encourager in our school system. My role quickly turned from being a substitute to being a mentor and motivator to some of the kids. I became Ms. B, someone they could talk to and confide in. What a rewarding way to spend each day. I plan to go back as soon as school is back in session.
3. I was able to do more at church and be very present for the things of God.
4. I became more available, both for my family and neighbors, plus, I've made new friends. 

What a blessing! And God has always provided for my needs. This has taught me that sometimes, I just need to stop looking at what I don't have, and count (my blessings) what I do have.

Maybe you're going through the same situation. You feel that nothing seems to work for you, and you're looking more at your problems than your Provider (Jesus Christ). Right now, I want you to take a pen and writing pad and begin to write the things He hasn't done for you on one side, and then all He's done for you on another side, and compare. Isn't God worthy of our praise? Yes, He Is!

So I leave you with this song - In Christ Alone My Hope Is Found - by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty.

In Christ alone my hope is found.
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
‘Til on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Bought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life’s first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
‘til He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand

J
Go And Be Blessed!