A Blessing in God's Timing!

Earlier this week, I had an interview with Einstein Bros. Bagels for a full-time baker position.  Since a background check wasn't discussed during the time talking with the manager, I didn't think twice about accepting in good faith the job offer he extended.  Of course I was elated at finally finding another job in addition to the one I'm already working with TNG.  The financial rope had broken a long time ago, and I was desperate.  If it weren't for the assistance of my mother, I would have been homeless and destitute already.  The very next morning I was in for a shock as the company asked for authorization to run a background check.  I immediately went from Cloud Nine to getting scraped up off the highway.  The manager called to ask if anything would show on the "criminal" history.  We talked about the scam that prevailed over me, setting up yours truly as an example for all the world to see.  Having had several job offers rescinded to situations similar to this, I wrote off the prospect of working for Einstein Bros. Bagels.  To my surprise, an email came through on Friday confirming the job I was offered during the interview.  Evidently, the background check came back clean.  I was absolutely shocked!  What an immense blessing to have bestowed upon me by God Almighty.  There is no God like Jehovah.  I know He has no rival or equal, but I have been having doubts if He would ever work on my behalf  by interceding in my daily life.  He mightily works in the lives of others, but I couldn't see where He gave a damn about mine.  Getting this job is exactly what I needed to reassure my faith in the Lord of Heaven and earth.  This morning was my first day on the job.  I didn't sleep well last night.  Maybe I was subconsciously nervous or anxious.  The time passed by very quickly, and I really had a lot of fun with the new job.  Now the challenge is to establish a new routine with both jobs.  We'll have to see how that works out.  I can honestly say the future is bright.  Hopefully I can stick with it and not get to worn out.  Thank you Father God for the blessing You have provided.  Thank you for not thinking I'm an outcast and finding me worthy of a second chance.

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