…to be reminded that Jesus doesn’t make mistakes, doesn’t let us down, doesn’t make bad choices, and is never “out to get” us.

A couple of weeks ago, the bigwigs came into the office (read rental trailer) my small department shares with another small department. They told us that they were there to eliminate the other department, because they felt that it wasn’t needed anymore, but that out department was safe. I felt awful for those five ladies who depended on this job to raise their families, but on the inside, I was thinking, “I am so happy it wasn’t me.”

They came back yesterday, and just two weeks after telling us that our jobs were safe, announced that they would also be closing down our department. Not really closing down. Merely relocating. To Georgia. They will begin laying people off at the beginning of January. We will officially close at the end of January.

A bunch of thoughts flitted through my head during the course of 60 seconds. Including: at least it won’t be before Christmas, where will I find another job, how am I going to tell my in-laws that I am jobless once again, what will we do for money if I can’t find a job, at least we don’t have any kids, I have only worked there four months so no severance, do I qualify for unemployment benefits,and this really sucks.

After these guys left, one of the ladies spoke up and said, “Why would God let this happen to all of us?”

That changed my perspective quickly. If I could blame this on God, things would be much, much easier. If God really loved me, loved all of his children working in this tiny, disgusting trailer, why would he let this happen? That was when my Bible fell into my lap (literally) and pretty much told me to shut my damn mouth.

Bad things happen to good people. It’s part of life. Jesus was a good person, and something a bit bad happened to him, and I am no Jesus. Yes, it sucks to be unsure of the future, but there has never been a time in my life when God hasn’t taken care of me. I just need to step back and let him. Do I wish I could sit back and no mindless, easy work and bring home a secure paycheck every week with it? Of course, but maybe this is God’s way of opening up a new door to a more exciting job that I will love.

The point is, God is not going to let me down. He never has yet, and he never will. He will take care of me and my family if I just listen to what He asks me to do and then….DO IT.

On a related note, if any of you would like to hire me to do anything that is not gross and does not violate any ethical laws, please feel free to let me know. I can do pretty much anything. I tell good stories to small children on Sundays, though I do not know if that is a real employment qualification. I can’t juggle, but I could learn! Get with me folks.

Have an awesome day.