[__ Prayer __] I need Prayer

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[Angel]

That's pretty neat!

 

[Pizza]

Ok, things are better, as I indicated before. However, last night I applied for a new job - in the same company I now work, but it's a new job. I'm asking for God's "comfort, guidance and direction" in this - I THINK the job I am looking at would be good for me. And I truly do believe that I want it. HR has deemed me "eligible for consideration" and my application has been passed to the manager of that department.

I ask also for your prayers. And while you are at it, my sister (who is in advanced M.S.) can use your prayers as well.

I had my interview today. It's looking very good. I won't know for a few days, but after the manager really explained what the job is, (the description in the announcement was not really accurate) he asked me if I still wanted it. I thought about it all afternoon, I'd told him I'd tell him on Monday.

A few hours after I got home tonight, I realized that, yes, I do. I have emailed him with my decision. I am needed where I am as much as in his department - it will be up to HR and all the managers as to what happens. Again, I should know sometime next week.

I truly believe that it is time for this change, and am praying that the Lord "comforts, guides and directs" concerning this matter.

 

[Angel]

Praying you will be accepted and happy with the job.

 

[Edward]

It seems like a different world, yet it was only 8 days ago that I wrote that. I won't go into deep detail, but I do feel compelled to update you all. As I look back on the events of that week, I see where I goofed twice. But others tell me that the first goof was not a goof, it was that I was a victim of a crime.

The second goof WAS my goof, but it was not a mistake. I THOUGHT it was a mistake, but I see it now as a goof, an accident but not a mistake. (And we are talking about the "rift at work, caused by me and not PARTLY caused by me but totally caused by me - I just did not want to accept or admit that.) My goof upset me, and it stirred someone else. But what it really did, was to cause a conversation to happen that really needed to happen. Enough details.

One could say, "God causes all to work together for good......" And, on a basic level, that is what happened. But more clear analysis would be NOT that He "made it all work", but that my prayer of the previous weeks was actually answered - not in the way I wanted, but in the only (?) way it COULD be answered.

You see, last week was absolutely one of the best ever weeks in my five years on my job. It started off good, got better as the week went on, and ended on the highest note it could. I just can't go into details.

My message? My update? My lesson? Simple: try not to doubt or question as you are going thru something, just remember
Ecclesiastes 7:8 "The end of a matter is better than its beginning,and patience is better than pride."

Perhaps there is one more lesson: If you pray, your prayer will bring about results, but your mental picture of how the results will come, what they will be, even if He gives you what you want, won't match what is coming - and the Lord's timing wont line up with what you think it should be. So, the answers to your prayer won't always look (perhaps until the end, or ever) like the answer you were looking for.

That's been my experience also. That God doesn't always answer our prayers in the way that we imagine He will. The outcome will be the same or better, but He does it how He wants to.

The other thing that I noticed is that, many times God answers prayer at the last minute...but never late.

Praise the Lord for that, and blessings be upon you and yours...

 

[Pizza]

Well, I'm awake at 4:45am. That is never a good sign.

It has been two weeks since my interview - no answer yet. Perhaps I need to learn patience, but it seems like a no-brainer to me.
I shall go in and ask about the job in the morning - if I must work for my present boss for the next 11 years to retirement, I will never make it.

If I don't get the promotion, I'm going to start looking outside the company for something else.

 

[Pizza]

The Lord seems distant right now. I felt compelled to write that. Not sure why I feel the need to share that.

 

[Angel]

I will pray right now that you receive an answer about the job and that The shelter of Gods wings will enfold you.

 

[GodsGrace]

The Lord seems distant right now. I felt compelled to write that. Not sure why I feel the need to share that.

Pizza
You feel a need to share that for different reasons.
One could be to encourage those of us who have felt as you do. At some time or other, we have all felt the distance of God.
Another reason could be because He wants you to wait until you hear from Him.
Still another reason could be because He knows you could make this decision all on your own - based on His word which guides us. Sometimes God doesn't tell us directly what to do.

I do believe that He doesn't want us to be miserable - unless it's absolutely necessary and cannot be helped.

Hang in there. Keep praying. You'll know what to do when the right time comes.

W

 

[Pizza]

Well, thanks you two (and everyone else). I did talk to the hiring manager (the title given to the manager who I'd be working for, should I make the move). He told me that he has concerns and after walking away I realized what he did NOT say. I can see that I"ve got to go see him first thing Monday and lay some stuff out. First, they are interviewing another person (no surprise there, that's ok.) Second, I sense that he questions if I REALLY want the position - I see why he questions that and I shall march in there Monday and address this.

So, it's going to still be up in the air for a while - but after seeing post 28 and realizing that I felt inspired to go see him today makes me realize that God has His hand in this.

But seriously , if I do'nt get this position I have GOT to move to another department or leave the company.

 

[Angel]

What should we pray now?

 

[Pizza]

That I have the skill to convey my sincerity that I DO want this position. (It IS going to be challenging, I know that. He seems to get the idea that I don't know what I'm getting myself into - I sure do! )

Thank you, Angel.

 

[Angel]

Will do!
(And you're welcome brother)

 

[turnorburn]

There is something deeply spiritual about putting a check in the offering at church. It is odd, my paycheck is exactly the same every pay day - I get no bonus, overtime, etc. And yet, in two pay periods (four weeks) things are different. Its funny, I've been smarter with my money.

I've been in the office for four weeks now. I had an AMEX balance of almost $8000 four weeks ago, but the company has paid me for all outstanding expense reports and check requests - last time I checked a month ago, I owed about $260 more than the company owed me (caused by tipping too much, charging shampoo, etc. to my AMEX in trips - things that I can't get reimbursed for.)

Well, I paid AMEX yesterday with my last reimbursement check. I had $355 more than I owed AMEX. I went over my spreadsheets - I've not been paid too much, I have not turned in anything illegitimate - I guess I used my VISA or Debit card more than I thought. Well, whatever.... It's just that the TIMING of this is kinda funny.

He has His hand on me even when I don't realize it.

Indeed he does!

Luke 12:6 Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?

7 But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

 

[Pizza]

Well. Been praying have we?

Got a call today. It is "unofficially official" - my title is going to change.

 

[Angel]

Yaaaaay!!!

 

[AirDancer]

Well. Been praying have we?

Got a call today. It is "unofficially official" - my title is going to change.

Excellent news! Congrats, Pizza!

 

[Douglas Summers]

The Lord seems distant right now. I felt compelled to write that. Not sure why I feel the need to share that.

Hi Pizza, Sometimes we ask for the wrong thing. Ask the Lord to bring to mind of all the gifts He has given us to the point He gave Himself to assure us of His promises. And with those promises, and the Joy of a secured Spirit that nothing can separate us from the love of God (even in our weakness and doubts of this life), Take that truth with you in your soul to the interviews. They will see it, even though they don't know what it is. For that Spirit will leave a residue of it's presence for a witness of peace to the inner soul with out prejudice.

 

[Pizza]

Ok, it is now a done deal. In just over a week, the change happens on paper. My transition will take a few months as I need to close out my current project before moving over to R&D. My new title will be "Field Applications Engineer" and I report to the senior manager of R&D.

I've got a lot to learn and get familiar with in a short time - very excited and I KNOW this will not be a walk in the park. I'm up for it!

 

[AirDancer]

Excellent, Pizza! Congratulations! I know you'll get familiar with everything in short order ... you're determined!

Our Lord is marvelous