When I got back to the states from my missions trip, I remember asking God to show me what would be my next step. I reached out to my previous supervisor and asked if there were any open positions at her clinic. She said that this company was in great need for nurses and that for sure, I would get hired on the spot. I completed my application and a basic medical knowledge test and just as my supervisor said, I was hired on the spot. I felt so grateful that God provided me with a great paying job in such a short waiting period. But at the same time as my start date drew near, I could feel doubts fill my mind. It had been about a year since I last worked at a clinic and I felt unsure of my skills and experience. I remember the administrator calling to tell me that I would be working the night shifts temporarily and once a day shift position opened, I would switch. “Oh no!” I thought. Again, doubts and fear began to creep in. I was used to being a day shift nurse and I had only worked a few nights in the previous clinic. But as I began to work nights shifts, I could feel God give me an abundance of grace. I could feel Him reminding me that He was with me while I worked every shift. I could feel His promise come to life, that He would “never leave me nor forsake me no matter how hard the shift turned out to be or how inexperienced I felt. I would pray every day that no matter how crazy the night would go, God would help me do my best and the rest I would leave it all to Him.
Many times starting a new job position or moving to a different state, or simply starting a new season in our lives, can be a bit daunting. So many questions run through our mind: “Should I really be switching jobs? What if I don’t like living in this other city? Is this new relationship God’s will for us? The Bible mentions a wonderful promise that God gave to Joshua as he became Israel’s new leader: “And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” (Deut 31:8) There could have been moments of uncertainty for Joshua when he took Moses’ place. But Joshua believed God’s promise that he would not be left alone no matter the difficulties that would arise. He believed that God would go before them and guide their every step. It’s part of our human nature to be fearful of the unknown, to wonder what might happen in the future, to be discouraged at the thought of our inexperience…but God says “do not fear“.
Seasons will constantly change around us. People will come and go in our lives. There are many hills and valleys we will go through in life but may we be encouraged by God’s promise. Let us look to the future not with fear or uneasiness, but let us remember that God will never leave us nor forsake us. He goes before us every day; I encourage you to hold on to this promise, and take on the day’s challenges knowing that the Mighty One is with you.
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