I have a new job! Actually, a new part-time job. Turns out, located in the same building as the medical missionary supply group where I volunteer is the national printing center for the Good News Jail and Prison Ministry. They were getting short-handed and came over to Kingsway to see if they knew of anyone that is reliable and might be interested.
Well, as it happened, I had just been relieved from another volunteer job (providing short-term help for folks who can't pay utility bills and such), apparently due to my "defensive attitude". That's a whole 'nuther story. But, point being, that I now had extra time on my hands. And since no one else recognized said attitude, I was recommended for the job. It was unclear as to whether the job was volunteer work or a paid position.
I interviewed the same day, and one month later, after many forms and a background check, I got the job! 10 to 15 hours per week. Flexible schedule, so I can still do my other volunteer work (medical supplies, Meals on Wheels, music at nursing home, etc), and the job pays. Win - Win!
Now I'm starting to feel that I'm no longer retired. Just tired. But it's a good tired. I'm doing things I want to do, not things I have to do. I told a friend recently that "when [old volunteer job] closes a door, God opens a window." I know that's not the actual saying, but it's what came into my mind.
I wasn't looking for the job. The job found me. Or, better yet, the Lord found the job for me. I'm thankful that he still works in "mysterious" ways.
Lord, thank you for the job, for letting me know that you still work in my life, and for giving me more opportunity to meet new people and continue to share the love of Christ. Amen.
