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Deborah-Leigh:
Hello Bobby
How did things go for you today?
Somehow I feel it is not over for you yet, emotionally that is.
You have been in my thoughts all week.......Where are you now? In the middle of this trial or entering towards the end of it?
Peace to you
Arcturus
brothertoall:
Well everyone or to those who are at least interested, They denied my appeal and I will have to say that it did not surprise me.
They would not admit they did wrong which again did not surprise me. I waited for 6-1/2 hours just to hear them tell me no. They were just as unfair and dishonest as the test was.
I now have to make a huge decision. I have been with this job since I was 16 years old and I have over 32 years service. I am going to have much needed surgery on my arm and then will retire about Feburary or March.
Was this God's will for my life right now? I really do not know the answer to that question. To be honest I really do not care. It is a day to day walk with Him and so I will take this all one day at a time.
It is so very hard for me to believe that God says He loves us very much and that he will do anything we ask but then it is not so. This is very hard for me to understand.
I know in my heart I would have been very good at this promotion and I was actually doing half of that job for the past 6 years. But God must have thought I was not and after all He knows best.
I am just a bit upset with Him right now and the pain and disappoitments I have had in this life are wearing me thin. I am tired and He has managed to break me down to mere pieces.Is this good? I really do not know. It is not pleasant right now and may He forgive me for the thoughts and feelings I have for Him right now.
bobby
rrammfcitktturjsp:
Bobby,
I am so sorry with how things turned out for you. But I know God has a wonderful purpose for your life. He will always lead you to the place he needs you to be. It is hard to understand his ways especially when we are so invested in whatever we are doing and emotionally attached. There is nothing wrong with this.
Remember that passage where it says that God says he will never put us through more than we can bear and that he will provide a window. He knows your hurt and dissapointment. THere's a passage in Isiah that says "Come let us reason together", I may be quoting it wrong, but I believe that applies to all areas of life. Discuss this with God and let your feelings out. He understands. I will be praying for your decision that you are making. I will be praying for you.
It is good you are seeking after God's will becuase you will find what you seek. You have your heart right and it is not an easy road for you now, but keep walking. In this case I can think of the poem Footprints for you.
One night a man had a dream. He dreamed he was
walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the
sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he
noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one
belonging to him, and the other to the Lord. When
the last scene of his life flashed before him, he
looked back at the footprints in the sand. He
noticed that many times along the path of his life
there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed
that it happened at the very lowest and saddest
times in his life. This really bothered him and he
questioned the Lord about it. "Lord, You said that
once I decided to follow you, You'd walk with me all
the way. But I have noticed that during the most
troublesome times in my life, there is only one set
of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed
you most you would leave me." The Lord replied,
"My son, My precious child, I love you and I would
never leave you. During your times of trial and
suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it
was then that I Carried You."
I should have said just relax and let the Lord carry you through. Know that my prayers are helping you along.
Thanks for keeping us updated.
Sincerely,
Anne C. McGuire
brothertoall:
Anne,
Thank you very much. I know that poem and I had forgotten it and it is one of my favorites.Thank you for posting it for me and I hope the others will enjoy it as well. It is people like you that are here at this forum that just warm my heart by the loving and caring things you say.
Love to you my dear sister and friend,
bobby
hillsbororiver:
--- Quote from: brothertoall on December 15, 2006, 08:53:52 AM ---Well everyone or to those who are at least interested, They denied my appeal and I will have to say that it did not surprise me.
They would not admit they did wrong which again did not surprise me. I waited for 6-1/2 hours just to hear them tell me no. They were just as unfair and dishonest as the test was.
I now have to make a huge decision. I have been with this job since I was 16 years old and I have over 32 years service. I am going to have much needed surgery on my arm and then will retire about Feburary or March.
Was this God's will for my life right now? I really do not know the answer to that question. To be honest I really do not care. It is a day to day walk with Him and so I will take this all one day at a time.
It is so very hard for me to believe that God says He loves us very much and that he will do anything we ask but then it is not so. This is very hard for me to understand.
I know in my heart I would have been very good at this promotion and I was actually doing half of that job for the past 6 years. But God must have thought I was not and after all He knows best.
I am just a bit upset with Him right now and the pain and disappoitments I have had in this life are wearing me thin. I am tired and He has managed to break me down to mere pieces.Is this good? I really do not know. It is not pleasant right now and may He forgive me for the thoughts and feelings I have for Him right now.
bobby
--- End quote ---
Bobby,
A few years back my professional career took some huge strides backward, I won't go into the details but a series of events that appeared to be a downward spiral actually put me in a position to get my present employment and all the incredible benefits that resulted from my opportunity here. Believe me Brother it looked dark and I was in a sorry state for a while but He had a plan for me and my family that I had never even considered as a possibility.
Have faith my Brother.
His Love and Peace to you,
Joe
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