Hello beautiful brides!
Recently my son who is 16, moved back in with me. I was so overjoyed. Even though I knew it may be for a short time, I was grateful for the time. Well, I applied for food stamps and got approved.
But, since my and my EH had agreed I would not put his children on food stamps, the food stamps office required me to complete 30 hours of either employment or job training and searching. If I had children under the ages of 5 (which I do) in the home I would be exempt from working so many hours.
A part of this job training course, one of the requirements is I cannot turn down a job offer!
So two days ago I got a job offer from a great place. But it would mean a 430 am wake up for me and my very young children. It would mean 45 hours a week of my little children being away from their home, and also, using multiple babysitters throughout the week.
It would also mean I would be required to work there for at least a year to pay them back for a required CNA training.
When I left the interview, I had such a sadness and no peace. So I talked to my Love about it and allowed Him to quiet my mind while I waited on Him to lead me.
The very next day, He showed me how my older son had just moved back out to live with his brother, only a few days before that. Which means that I am required to report that to the food stamps office, which will mean I lose the food stamps but also won’t be required to take whatever job is offered to me.
He also showed me how I had been wanting to get a great paying job because my EH husband had said he was proud of me for being willing to do whatever it takes while he’s away. He reminded me that yes, my EH had asked me to find a job and I will honor that. But my Love reminded me of how perfectly He has provided for us while making very little with a part time job. And at times even no job!
He showed me that He doesn’t want me to be under the authority and ruling of the food stamp office but HIM. And to remember to please Him and follow His voice, not the voice of anyone else.
I am freshly reminded of His perfect plan, love and power to bring me where He wants me and my family. I am so amazed at it all and how I don’t need to get any direction on where to go, except through Him and He is so faithful to lead me.
WELL dear Rasa sounds like HE worked it all out perfectly because HIS way is perfect! Ps 18:30 “As for God, his way is perfect:”
and it goes on to say…
“The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.”
i truly believe that He does not want you to be away from your small kids for those hours at a time, HE would rather you be at home teaching them about Him AND more importantly l believe HE still wants you all to Himself!!
In life we go thru many different seasons so enjoy this season with Him!