For a while now, I've pushed aside the overwhelming sense
that God is calling me to "step out of the boat." I heard that exact
message preached at a revival service three years ago and I knew that night
that God wanted more from me. I could do more. I needed to do more. Instead, I've let stubbornness rule. I wasn't receptive to it. I was comfortable. Oh, so very
comfortable. I didn't need to do more I thought.
But the reality is quite the polar opposite. God wants me
to be uncomfortable.
Why? Because He's still working on me.
To grow.
To trust.
To learn.
To make mistakes.
I'm nowhere near close to what I ought to be, but Praise the
Lord, He's not finished with me yet.
Last Friday, I finally took a gigantic step of faith out of
the boat and said YES to a fabulous job opportunity. For weeks I prayed and
sought advice and tried my best to figure out what exactly I should do. Now is
probably the worst possible time I could leave C&C. Even without me leaving, we're shorthanded and vacations for everyone are quickly approaching.
C&C Automotive has been my "home" off and on
since 2009. I quit twice, and each time they were gracious enough to take me
back.
It's familiar.
It's safe.
It's comfortable.
I know the ins and outs.
I know how to do my job well.
I know and like my co-workers. Most days, anyway.
I'm the smiling face behind the counter that customers
remember by "always wearing the best jewelry."
I'm the helping hand that floats around the shop to fill any
position that's needed.
(aside from mechanic, obviously)
(aside from mechanic, obviously)
I'm the go-to-girl for anything my boss needs.
Yes, C&C has become my like a second family to me.
Of course, like with any job, there's bad that comes right
along with all the good, but the good obviously outweighs the bad since I've crawled back three times.
Last Tuesday night I met with my new (future) boss. He
offered me the position and gave me a week to pray and think about it and give
him an answer. On the drive home, I called several of my most sound minded
friends and talked with them over my pros and cons. I spent time in prayer and
talked with more people during the days leading up to Friday. I was a nervous
wreck all week over the unknown, but I still had a sense of peace knowing this was the right
decision. During my lunch break on Friday, I called and accepted the position
as Restaurant Marketing/Social Media director for a local Chick-fil-a.
My heart was all but beating out of my chest the entire time I
talked!
This is my passion.
This is where my heart is.
This is what I was created to do.
There is a list a mile long of uncertainties, but I know
that God has something special in store for this. His timing is always perfect. And I'm done freaking out.
It's time to trust.
It's time to learn.
It's time to grow.
It's time to let God work in and through me.
Now. If someone could just help me remember to say "My Pleasure!"
Happy Wednesday!
XoXo,
AK
3 comments:
I love you, & I love this post! Especially that last line. I'm so excited to hear about your new adventures!
I am crying sweet tears for you right now! That sounds like the absolute PERFECT job for you! I know how much you love the social media aspects of your job and how amazing to get to do that for such a fantastic company! I am beyond thrilled for you!
P.S. Don't forget, "My Pleasure!"
Best of luck, AK!
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