Friday, March 9, 2012

Waiting


Lately I have shied away from writing any personal posts on my current state of unemployment or even any other struggles I've had because I've been waiting. I was waiting for the tale to finish unfolding before I shared some spectacular story of God's goodness and how He answered all my prayers. Well six months into being unemployed, it's obvious that it has taken a lot longer than what I expected for that prayer to be answered. And while I absolutely can't wait for the day when I get to give God glory for finding me the perfect job, or a wonderful husband, or whatever else I might be waiting patiently on, I realized I was robbing God of the glory He deserves NOW and not just when a prayer was finally answered.

Because the truth is I have been blessed beyond measure in this waiting process and I love that God has made those blessings clear to me to keep me encouraged while I wait. He has blessed me with the kindness and encouragement of others in the form of job opportunities, referrals, mentors who listen to me and affirm me, new friendships, and people who have been praying for me. He has shown me what it looks like to start every day with my hands open saying, "I surrender. I surrender my job situation, my bank account, and even what I'm supposed to do today." He has provided financially in unexpected ways. He is romancing me and allowing me to find my beauty, purpose, and worth in Him as opposed to a husband. He is providing invaluable lessons on love and marriage through other couples, sermons, and even wonderful blogs. He's taken away anxiety about not having a job and allowed me to enjoy this time. And I could keep writing and writing. 

The bottom line is that God is good, all the time. He is teaching me what it looks like to wait on Him, in more ways than one, and the waiting is producing more growth in me than I could have ever imagined. It will be awesome when certain chapters of waiting in my life can be closed, but I am no longer going to rush them or view them as a bad thing. Because I am learning that God is in the business of writing beautiful stories, not just happy endings.

"Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord." Psalm 27:14

xoxo
Sara B
Posted by Sara B at 6:00 AM
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25 comments:

  2. beautifully written and so true. have faith and surrender, harder to do than it sounds i know!

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  3. I know exactly what you're going through. I too was unemployed recently for far longer than I ever imagined [nine months], but when I least expected it I found a job and I start on Monday. I too found that enjoying the little things and spending time with friends and family help a lot! Hang in there Sara!

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    1. Thanks for the encouragement Courtney and congrats on your new job! So exciting and that gives me hope :)

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  4. thank you for being so honest in your blogs and opening up about your walk. I LOVE that you share fun and fashion right alongside your faith journey. THANK YOU for that, from a sister in Christ!

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    1. You're welcome, thank you so much for reading Raegan! xo

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  5. Sara, what a beautiful post!! I have felt much of the same about being in the 'waiting' and have to constantly remind myself that He has me fully! I seriously just ADORE you and your inner (and outer) beauty!! Perfect post love, I really needed it! I am so glad He has given you some peace! Keep your chin up beauty, you are such a bundle of joy & inspiration!
    XO, Jessica

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    1. You are so sweet! Thank you for your kind words Jessica. And yes, it's a discipline, but so wonderful to keep remembering He has us no matter what :)

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  7. Beautifully written post, I really enjoy when you write these self reflective pieces. There is always something I feel I can relate to when you do. In particular, I really enjoyed your closing line of "God is in the business of writing beautiful stories, not just happy endings."

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    1. Thank you Bettina I really appreciate that encouragement :)

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  8. Blessed beyond measure 2 be your dad. Your beauty inside and out is radiant
    xo
    Pops

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  9. Dearest Sara B.,
    What a gift this was to read this morning! After spending 5 days with you, I can totally testify to your beautiful surrender to God. It is tangible & it inspires me. You were radiant with a deep, inner joy, that I have never seen to date. God is indeed doing a beautiful work in my baby girl!
    Much Love,
    Your Mama

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  10. I was there last year. Six months unemployed and the Lord provided, not only a job, but He provided every single day in different ways.
    I understand you, I admire your love for Him, and I will pray that He blesses you with a wonderful job :)

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    1. Thank you for understanding and praise God He provided a job for you! Thank you for the prayers as well xo

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  11. This is so beautiful. I truly feel that the waiting is some of the most beautiful times in life. I am so glad you know that :) And your dad's comment...so ridiculously perfect. xoxo, Anna

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    1. Thanks Anna, I agree :) Thank you for the example of faith you've been to me as well! And I know, aren't my parents the best?? xo

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  12. Check out 31 Bits, they are a great Christian company and are hiring

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    1. Thank you! Actually just finished applying there last week :) Would so love to work there!

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  13. I agree with you! Good things happen to those who wait! :)

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  14. Oh man - that quote gave me CHILLS! So true... the last couple years were up and down job wise for me as well. So often I forgot that God is working even when we don't see any "proof". In the time that I was unemployed, so many amazing things happened despite the craziness of the situation. Surrender is key - and while I still have a hard time with that, I love this picture you paint. So glad to have met you sister!

    Kristina
    Nook & Sea

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  15. Bumped into your blog...I love this post. Thank you for writing it!

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  16. Thank you for this inspiring and uplifting post. As a spiritual, but not "religious" person the context of the way you wrote this was touching.

    Keeping my chin up because of your interpretation of *His* word.

    Thank you

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  17. .."God is in the business of writing beautiful stories, not just happy endings". What a beautiful reminder Sara! Thanks.

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