Faithfulness

It’s been a busy day at work.  This is a good thing, because it’s a change from the same-old of the past few months.  My boss is moving to a new division in a few weeks which means I’m busy with schedules and meetings and making the transition seem like it never even happened.  If only I could be that wonder woman.

But in the midst of all these changes, I’ve been reminded once again of God’s faithfulness to me in the here and now as well as in the days to come.

Until last week, there were only three people at work that knew about my application to graduate school.  These dear friends knew because they were my friends, not co-workers. 

I’ve been struggling with how and when to tell my boss about graduate school, and decided not to say anything until I knew for sure if I had been accepted because going to school will mean I have to leave my job.  So when the news of my boss’s promotion came and he asked if I would want to move with him, I was taken off guard.  The conversation had come sooner than expected, but it was a gift.

I told him I’ve applied for the Ph.D. program and, if accepted, I’ll need to leave at the end of August.   I told him I’d understand if he wanted to find a new assistant now and not take the chance of me leaving in just five months.  But he’s going to take the chance.  So I’m packing boxes and organizing files and getting ready to move.

I’m thankful for God’s kindness at what He didn’t have to do in this situation.  I’ve been so focused on praying for graduate school and the admissions decision that may come down any day, I forgot to pray about the current things in the here and now, like my job and boss and co-workers and any transition that might happen.  But God is never surprised. 

Like the gracious and loving Father that He is, He’s provided “above and beyond” what I’ve asked for–a new role that will keep me busy and engaged, working for the same boss who will let me leave in the middle of the day for class, and even a shorter walk to the bus stop.