I should be job searching right now, but I've decided to take a one week vacation from that. This is the last day of my vacation, so I'm going to blog before I let another day go by without doing so.
I didn't really take a vacation, well let me explain. I'd unofficially-officially moved in with my sister in law and kiddos (love them!!) for a month while my brother was still in Senegal working on events/promoting his non profit organization Afreeca Chid (the website is in French, hope you can translate it if you don't speak French).
So while my brother was working in Senegal this past month, my sister in law and I have been going at it job wise. First of all you wouldn't IMAGINE all the paperwork I've had to do this past month to even begin the job searching process. It's been a long roller coaster ride. One in which the Lord has been extremely faithful. As always. He has blessed me with my sis-in-law, Aurelie, who's been a true servant by taking me anywhere and everywhere I needed to go for this whole process. I mean I have no words to express how much she's helped me!
I just got back from a week in Paris spent with dear friends and parents. I'm so blessed to have been able to spend some time with them. My parents are on their way to the US for a short very much needed sabbatical, so they decided to stop by here to see me for a few days.
My brother has also come back from Senegal a few days ago. It is my first time seeing him in 6 years (since his wedding), and my first time living with him in about 9 years. Prayers are welcome. :P haha
So now that we are back in Saint Malo, the job search resumes. Lord have mercy! OH I have an interview on tuesday the 21rst of February. PLEASE PRAYYYYY!!!!!
I'm attempting to find work in tourism, being a hostess/receptionist. I know... nothing to do with what I studied but the town I live in, Saint Malo, is very touristic because it's right on the coast that separates France and England; so as you can imagine, this type of job in this town would be perfect for me since I'm bilingual, friendly, good with people. etc...! Though I have all the capabilities of working in this field, I unfortunately have no experience whatsoever, which is what's blocking me right now.
And as for my true passions, photography/videography, I plan on either doing some freelancing and establishing myself in this beautiful town that doesn't have many photography/videographer artists, or I plan on exercising my skills while helping my brother with the promoting of his NPO, Afreeca Child.
As you can see, I'm not sure what I'm doing yet or why the Lord has brought me here. But that's okay. I was reading Romans this morning, and was oh so encouraged by it. Like the Lord was whispering sweet goods of hope into my ear and it went straight to my heart and warmed it up :)
You know I've had my many moments of frustration and "antsyness." When that happens, the Lord is probably pretty disappointed in me. In fact, I'm positive that he is but despite that he never fails to reassure me when I give Him a chance to speak or take the time to simply listen. (which I admit, through my stubborn personality isn't often!)
Romans 11: 22-24
In these passages, I am reminded of both God's sternness and his kindness. God is not one to be "messed" with. I think it's important for us to be reminded of that. God owes us NOTHING. We owe him EVERYTHING.
A lot of times we feel like the troubles that come our way are unfair. So often do I hear (and say) that life is SO unfair.
For example, I'd complain about being so far away from Jeremy and my friends and just say "Why is God allowing this, it's so unfair!!" (small example amongst many many other ones...I think you get the point)
Nonsense. Ridiculousness! Who am I to decide what is fair and what's not. Isn't God the author of all things and all times?? Isn't he the ultimate judge, and hasn't he always been? So being reminded of his sternness was in fact a great reminder. One that brings me to my knees and allows me to be humbled.
Nowadays, us Christians lack the fear of the Lord. We think we can do and say anything and always get away with it. How did we come to this? And what has made us believe that? *Think about it*
Of course, along with our Father's severity, comes his kindness for those of us who declare his son to be our Lord and Savior. In the midst of darkness/hard times/ disobedience we find grace/hope/joy.
These passages aren't threats, they are reminders/warnings. I love how God uses history/the past/what's happened to REMIND us of who HE is and who WE are/should be in/through HIM. It's simply logical. History repeats itself over and over again, and what better example to use than what's already happened.
Don't we do that as teachers/parents/students/brothers/sisters/friends to warn each other or give advice to the ones we care for.
Praise God for second chances. Can I hear a "AMEN"!? I mean let's be real, none of us would be here without second chances. We so often act like spoiled brats who take things for granted and yet this doesn't stop God from continuing to bless/provide/protect us from/with what we need to be vessels for his Kingdom.
Romans 11: 33-36
"Oh How great are God's riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways!
For who can know the Lord's thoughts?
Who knows enough to give him advice?
And who has given him so much that he needs to pay it back?
For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever. Amen!"
A prayer "Lord, thank you for humbling me. I don't want my days to end in futility. I want to be able to participate fully in what you're doing in my generation." (Beth Moore)
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( I did not take these photos)
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