Being a teacher my paychecks stop when school ends. I had one job lined up this summer—teaching summer school three times a week for three hours each day. I wasn’t sure what to expect with my paychecks…although I know I should have asked ahead of time. Another job fell through, the only time they needed me was when another teacher would be out. On Tuesday the financial secretary at my school stopped me and told me I would not have enough money to pay my rent for the summer….therefore which meant I was not making a lot. I thought “great” I have to admit my thoughts did not focus on Christ just on worrying. She suggested I talk to my administrator about what to do about my job this summer. I have a hard time going up to people talking about earning money because I don’t want to seem “money hungry” all the time. But, I also looked at it as humbling myself and being truthful and doing something about my situation. I bravely went to Mrs. Effler and mentioned to her about the rent (which God handled that well…share that in a sec) and then went on to tell her I had bills to pay and even groceries to get. She told me “let me think about it.” I went home that day and prayed all afternoon on and off about a possible job. I mean I was willing to clean toilets or scrub floors with a toothbrush. Later in the afternoon Mrs. Effler called and told me she would have be working from 6:30-12:00 everyday….that would be 6:30 AM! If you know me well enough you know I am NOT a morning person at all. I told her that would be great and thank you. I tried to look at my situation as God’s Will. I mean I prayed and HE answered. I am thankful for the work although it has been a tiring first week. But, I made it through each day with only the Lord’s help.
Back to the rent….I am still paying rent BUT it has been arranged that I will play “catch up” when school starts back up.
Oh and one more thing….every extra hour I work like TODAY from 6:30- 4 I look at it as God’s Provision for bills, my eye exam, and food.
God is good and God is the Great Provider. Only he can provide ALL my needs. All I need to do is look to Him, trust Him, and He will take care of the rest.
I hate asking about money with a job also, people laugh at me because I never know what my pay will be for a new job! The Lord always provides though!
ReplyDeleteHi. I'm a friend of Amys and saw your blog posted on her FB. I clicked on the link and was instantly blessed by your writing. I can tell that you are strong in Christ and He shines through you. :-) I hope it's ok that I joined your blog...it has been such a blessing reading it!
ReplyDeletePlease do. My desire in my writing is to bless others and show Christ. I love letting those around me know what the Lord has been teaching me. God is good!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see things working out for you! I struggle too with talking to someone about money or anything of that nature. I hate confrontation so I try to get around it. I am so happy that your prayers were answered and I pray that the Lord will continue to bless you this summer and the rest of the year!
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