Applying with the City of Franklin

I'm tired, but was reading a friend's blog and decided I would start my own. A mentor of mine told me a few weeks ago that I needed a night-time routine so that I could sleep. She's a licensed counselor, and says that night routines help people's brains wind down, and everyone should have one. Hers is watching the Andy Griffith Show with her husband. So, this blog may very well be mine! I'll let you know how it works out.

So, I am in the process of trying to find a job. This has been a fun-filled day of driving, applying, test-taking, and phone talking just to find a part-time job. I feel like I've applied with the entire city of Franklin. I don't know exactly what God is doing, but I know that He is orchestrating something! But, I have received a much-needed perspective about this 2 1/2 month job seeking journey: the job is probably the least important thing in my life right now. Not that it's not important, but I know what God has called me to in this season - Global Boot Camp, a courtship with a wonderful man of God, mentoring 4 young ladies, Perspectives class, Frontline prayer - not to mention maintaining and deepening my current relationships with friends and family. The job I need is really just to make money and bring the kingdom of God into wherever He positions me. I'm no longer looking for a job that I'm "qualified" for, whatever that means anyway. My role as a mature woman of God is to allow God to establish His kingdom order in my life and for me to release it into others lives, regardless of what job I have. My position is humility, asking Jesus to position me for His glory, WHEREVER that will be!

Can I just say, that God is so good? Jesus Christ is my Redeemer! I am seeing Him redeem so much in my life right now. He is rinsing me of independence and ruining me for His Bride, His people. I long to see more and more of His Bride! Today, I had a meeting with a youth pastor of a Methodist church in the city. What an incredible time! This woman is so precious and beautiful, passionate for social justice and missions, and seeing a generation on fire for God's glory! I rejoiced as I left our time together, not because the Global Boot Campers could partner with her (because they can't with their schedule), but because God was glorified as we connected and planned for future connections with one another. His Bride is beautiful! I want to see more of her.