Extra Steps

Do you ever feel as though God is taking you through an extra step to get somewhere? I feel like that a lot lately. Not that I am upset about it....just things that seem unessecary to me and my finite self....He chooses to put in our lives.

For example: We thought we were going to be moving to Indiana. I went through the Manager in Training program at work and Jamie stayed at home so that we could prepare for this move. Nothing turned out the way I had planned. After refusing to step down to move I was demoted shortly after which forced Jamie into a job search so that we could survive. I thought for sure I was a failure. My Mom pointed out that I stepped up when my family needed me to, we did what we thought God was telling us to do, and Jamie was able to take a much needed break from work after a very long couple of years for him. I don't know why God had us do it that way but He did. I don't know why we planned to go to Indiana and felt that's what God wanted, but He was faithful through it all and lead us away from the idea in the end.

Well...we are at that point again. Jamie took a job as a Radio Shack manager and was very excited about it. A lot of things have come to our attention with this job in the last month and we now see that this is not a good fit for our family. Working 55+ hours a week, low pay, no comissions or bonus', and no staff (with no intentions of hiring or training) just didn't feel right for this soon to be Daddy of two : )

With all that being said....at the time Jamie was offered the Radio Shack job he was also contemplating a job with Verizon Wireless. He gave them a call just to see if they were still looking to fill a position. The guy told Jamie that he had another guy he was considering but would love to put Jamie on board instead. Jamie said "If he is more qualified and the transition is easier with him, more power to you guys" and Ryan said " Look man, there is a reason we called you back...we would take you today" So Jamie starts with Verizon Wireless (well an agent of...) on Labor Day! We are so excited because not only will he be working 20 hours less and getting the same pay if not more, but he will also be getting benefits two months sooner than he would staying at Radio Shack. So thankful for the way God works...still wonder why God has us take that extra step....when it feels like we could have cut it out and been just fine. BUT I am thankful that He is in control and not me : ) Man my life would be a mess....

Thank You, Lord for whatever lessons You have to teach us, and thank You that You are faithful and show us the right way.