The Next Chapter?

I received a phone call from the federal government this morning around 9:12, and they offered me the job. It's been my first choice, and I feel as though I landed on a pot of gold. The terms were even better than I'd anticipated. I'm so grateful to God for His blessings. I wanted to share the news with everyone I saw but I want to rejoice with Him quietly, humbly. Besides, I know I can't talk about it with others without being so vague. I called my mother to let her know that I'll be returning to Washington; she cried joyfully on hearing the news. Dan Pinkston said, "You're going to be doing what? We're in trouble now."

Nothing is guaranteed yet and it'll be a long process to overcome some hurdles and complete everything. But I don't worry...if God wants to use me in this capacity, it'll work out. If not, He'll guide me in other directions. Either way, I can't lose...

Job Interview

Just interviewed with the representatives from a federal government agency yesterday morning. They seemed to really like me, despite my being less eloquent and clear with my statements than normal. I even made the simplest mistakes when addressing and greeting them in a professional manner (that's unusual). It just demonstrates that if God is with me (i.e., Joseph and David), I can't go wrong. Conversely, nothing I do or achieve -- no matter how spectacular it may seem to others -- is right or worth doing, if God is not with me.

So how does one receive the favor of the Lord like David and Joseph? I think it's a combination of many things, passionately loving God being the single greatest element. But, too often, I find myself loving and lusting after the pleasures of this world, despite knowing that they're all so fleeting and futile. Perhaps this is why I'm constantly asking God to give me more passion, desire, thirst and hunger for His fellowship and His ways. Yet, all too often, I'm terribly guilty of not seeking Him only hours after I tearfully ask Him for these things. I'm reminded, again, of His faithfulness to me despite my unfaithfulness to Him. I've felt this unworthy grace time and time again, and I'm so very grateful. Still, I'm tired of being unfaithful.

I want to be more faithful...