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Plans for welfare and not for evil

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. - Jeremiah 29:11 (ESVUK)

I have been job searching for about 1 month now and have been feeling down.  Volunteered at GoForth Conference on last Friday and met J there.  I have to say that his presence brought about some comfort.  He shared with me about how God brought him to his current employment and I was quietly happy for him.  He said that while he was overseas with his church mission team, a man came up to him and told him the bible verse, Jeremiah 29:11.  That had stick to my mind because from his sharing, I knew God was/is with him.  It has been tough for me emotionally as I seek for a new job.  My emotions are fluctuating.  I can be excited 1 minute when I received an interview invitation and down when I receive a phone screening that I deemed a poor performance on my part.

However, I know that God is good and no matter what I am experiencing at the moment, it is just temporary (though it feels like a long time).  Last Sunday was my last membership class and when Pastor asked me if I had prayer request and I told her that I hope to get a job.  Her prayer touched me, as she prayed something to the effect of, "Father, thank you for the job that You have prepared for Pam in advance."  Indeed, I need to have faith that God will provide as He has always done so.

Dear readers, do not be discouraged if you encounter a roadblock.  There is a God and He knows what you are going through.  Just believe and pray and you'll be amazed.

Love,
Pam
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