Time to Re-Group

A little over one week ago, I gave up the job with Retail Merchandising Solutions, Inc. (RMSI).  The job was exactly that...a job, and a dead-end one at that.  Having had experience with this type of work, I didn't figure there would be much difficulty with the actual performance and discharge of my duties and obligations.  What I didn't factor in to the equation was how bad the back issue would play in to the overall scheme of things.  Many nights I would lie in bed trying to figure out what part of my body hurt worse, my back or knees?  More than anything else, I didn't want to further exacerbate the problem, possibly crippling myself for the sake of pursuing a paycheck.  As a result, I'm now back on the hunt for gainful employment.  This time I will make deliberate effort to find something that is more in line with my innate skills, abilities, and talents.  Thankfully I've already had three interviews this previous week, but they all came to naught due to a past legal issue, which still haunts me.  With head held high, I won't let this get me down.  Ultimately, Almighty God is my provider and benefactor, not some job or corporation.  It is He who sustains me in life.  Until gainful employment presents itself, I will enjoy the time off.  To all my readers, don't life get you down.  Look to the Creator of life.  Find your fulfillment and satisfaction in Him.

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