Today I was reminded just how important our women friends are, especially our Christian women friends.
I recently applied for a different position with my employer. I asked my girlfriends to pray with/for me. I had asked them to pray for "without a doubt clarity" on the direction God would have me take and for me to have a willingness to submit to His plan no matter which position I end up in.
Each friend sent me notes along my journey with Bible verses, experiences they have had and words of encouragement.
Today I learned I didn't get the new position. My friends all sent notes as soon as they learned the news. They continued to lift me up in prayer and they turned my focus to God and His GREAT plans.
Each friend had wonderful words of wisdom and advice. They noted that sometimes we as Christians believe we are boasting or not being humble when we talk about our skills, accomplishments, talents. But these are all gifts from God and He would be proud to hear us describe those gifts to others, especially if we are seeking to continue to use those gifts in another job.
They pointed me to Matthew 7:7. "Keep on asking and you will be given what you ask for. Keep on looking and you will find. Keep on knocking and the door will be opened."
They continued to pray with me.
After hearing from each, I was encouraged that God did answer my prayers. He has a plan. I will trust that plan.
Praise God for loving me. Praise God for the wise women in my life.
Ruth
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