How to find a job: Making the choice

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How to find a job: Making the Choice

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Lil Miss P continues her series looking at how you can stick to your plan, be persistent and succeed…

I once heard a famous pastor talk about how God writes the plans He has for us on our hearts – that the exact things you wish you could do, the person you feel you could be — are in line with the things God had in mind for you, too. Somehow, somewhere along the line, we can be pushed further and further away from that. Naysayers might discourage you from believing you can be what you feel in your heart of heart’s you can be. Circumstances and situations, such as where you are born or what you have access to, might make it seem impossible. Mistakes you’ve made, even getting into a gang or committing a crime, may make you think you can’t ever the plan God wrote for your life. But, you can. At any time in your life, on any day, you can make the choice to change the course – whether you are 18, 28, 50 or older. In fact, God knew exactly when you’d arrive, and trust me – His plan for you is more than ready.

I write a lot about looking within for what you really want to do in life because I believe God wants you to do it. And I know that things won’t necessarily happen tomorrow just because you’ve decided to take the course, but trust me when I say – when you start to make a move towards the plan God has painted on your heart, it will start to make moves towards you. One by one you’ll start to see how God will open up doors, put people across your path, give you the knowledge and information you need to do the job you know you have been destined for. All it takes, really, is you. Even if you’re keeping a job somewhere else to make rent, you can work towards what’s ahead for you. I was held like a prisoner for years in a job I didn’t like and did not feel fulfilled in so that I could pay the bills. Every day, I was so unfulfilled and tired. It was hard to be motivated to work there every day when I knew deep down I wanted to be doing other things. But, all the while, all along the way, I worked on the side towards what I really wanted to do with my life – and over time, I’ve gotten closer and closer to being able to do it.

No matter what your situation is, no matter what you did before, what’s around you – everything – is just temporary, as the famous pastor I’ve referenced said. It’s going to pass if you stay true to the plan, no matter how bad things get or how impossible it may seem. Regardless of what it looks like, or how frustrated you may feel, keep working. It will come. Now if you are not employed and looking for work, you’ll have to keep moving to find a job, knocking on doors, sending out your resume, etc. But, as you are doing so, each day take a little time to work towards what you really want in life. It can be as small as reading a chapter in a text book to taking one college course, to learning the skills you may need to make yourself more marketable to employers. If you’re at a job, you’ll have a harder time sometimes fitting in the work needed to move yourself forward. Don’t give up! Set aside a short time each week, when you can, to do the things that will help lay down that future job. It can be everything from studying to internship, to researching and learning. No matter what, keep doing it.

If you’re not sure how to find the plan God has for your life, go to a quiet place in your house or car, and just ask. He will reveal it to you.