Jobs and some news

Today, I went to lunch with my friend Aaron. Next time, we're going to In-N-Out, so he can get a Protein Burger (no bun). It's too easy to overdo the Endless Salad Bar.

I guess I should point out right off the bat that this post is going up early today as I didn't go into work. I had a headache start to develop in the top and front of my head, and those headaches tend to be intense and the ones that cause nausea for me. Not good for a loud, hot warehouse.

Anyway, I told him about the stress I've been dealing with at work. I realized that I don't really like (much less love) what I do, even if I do it well and have a good reputation. I've been frustrated by the fact that it seems like my best talents and the gifts that God has given me aren't being put to use. Most of all, I've been frustrated by having to give the job my best effort in the midst of knowing that it's not enough, and is becoming less so as time passes.

Aaron asked what I really wanted to do, if I could have any job. I had to say that I didn't really know, but that it had to be something where my gifts were being put to use, meeting needs and working to help others. Helping my friends Samantha and Joshua raise funds for their missions trip to South Africa, and later helping them with their wedding, came to mind. I enjoyed both those far more than I could've imagined, especially as someone who not long before, had next to nothing to do with other people.

He suggested that I consider trying to get on with security at our church. That's something I've considered doing, and wouldn't mind so. I know the man who heads security, as he's one of the first people I met just before I got saved. Anyway, I would do that if I could get my foot on the door there. I would really appreciate the opportunity to work in a Christian environment, if I could.

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After I had decided not to go into work today, I got a text from my brother. It said that the shipping guy at his job had just been let go, and that if I was interested, I could get an interview on Monday morning. I need to talk to the manager tomorrow about setting it up.

Last night, I finally just prayed that God would allow me to move on from UPrinting. When I got home last night, I finally told Mom just how stressed out I've become; it's starting to affect my sleep and moods. Mom said that the Lord might be trying to teach me something. When I prayed last night, I prayed that I didn't know what God was trying to teach me; was it to be patient in my circumstances, or was it to move on, stepping out in faith? Both?

Whatever the case, this may be that answer to prayer I've been waiting for. Please pray that God's will be done in all this, that I would trust Him all the way, regardless of what happens.