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After working several days on my new job God has blessed me with, I see this is going to be a mission trip for the summer at least....I am the only one who is saved, the foul language is drastic, the attitudes are very human and worldly...even several sexual comments towards me have been made.....have you ever wondered why your in the middle of something....was this God??
How refreshing it was later tonight at Vacation Bible School to get the privilege to speak to a young mom whose boyfriend and father of their two children is back on drugs. Her eyes filled with tears at the thought of hope in her life. She too wanted to know if her relationship was a God thing or not, she was in the middle of it too.
A beautiful lady lives across the street from us and is dying of cancer. I remember when this lady would have us wait at her door on Halloween and give us the biggest apples along with our candy. then the day she did the same for my daughter...I cried. I love this woman. I saw her out today picking weeds in her yard with her 'rag' on her bald head. We visited and she had already beat cancer once in her life and now that she has grandchildren and wanted to watch them grow up, she too doesn't understand; she is in the middle of this too.
I got the privilege to help volunteer today at church and decorate two rooms, run erans, and just help where a extra hand was needed, the office secretary was overwhelmed with more work to do than she could get ahold on and of course needs to visit with each member as they come in, for they do not understand the workload...its just the church office, she too was in the middle of it.
I asked God why all these things are happening to people, or maybe its just my lack of understanding and this has always been going on...I am just learning it myself.....God simply gave me words of encouragement from the Great Encourager...He is ALWAYS there for us, and loves you more than you could begin to dream......
3:21 This I recall to my mind; therefore have I hope. 3:22 `It is of' Jehovah's lovingkindnesses that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 3:23 They are new every morning; great is thy faithfulness.
86:15 But thou, O Lord, art a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.
2:16 Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, 2:17 comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.
12:25 Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop; But a good word maketh it glad.
Encouragement has never filled a flat tire. Encouragement has never made a car payment, nor fixed a broken door. But encouragement from another gives us the strength to do what we feel we can not do, to hold on where we feel we are slipping down that rope of life, and try when we might not dare to try or retry something again.
Encouragement doesn't sound like alot; however it may be EVERYTHING to someone else. Send some encouragement today, smile at someone, shake a stranger's hand....you'll be a part of someone's memories for a long time and that is a reflection of the Jesus in you!
Donna sent this to me {thank you lady} 
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| Thanks for the encouraging word! |
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| Very Inspiring, when you think about it. |
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| Thank you Cheryl for the words from God. It really is encouraging to know that when you thought you had a true Christian friend and she favors others over you that someone really does care about you. |
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Hi Cheryl. I'm really focusing on the first paragraph with my comment.
Just a small thing... Its relatively easy to cocoon ourselves when we are apart from the rest of them for a period of time. But when we enter the rest of them and find out they're not all like "us", that's when the challenge starts to bite. And we must remember, that is initially where we came from. So in essence, although separate from it, we're a part of it. In my instance, although being part of it, its a reminder of where I came from and refuse to go back to. But its also a reminder that we should go in to bring them out, if necessary - one by one - not on mass, because the mass will reject it.
I have the same problem where I work. The vast majority don't seem to give a toss when it comes to doing a job, then in steps someone that wants to do a good job, and do it to the best of their ability. And I really get wound up to the point of nearly exploding when I'm stuck on something - and nobody wants to show you anything. Its always somebody else's responsibility. And that somebody else says its somebody else, and on and on it goes. Just a small thing could end up as a big challenge, cos not everybody will accept what we accept.
As far as jobs go, I have had to change directions totally - as I came from a predominantly "production" background for 30 years, and it was a case of whip 'em in and load 'em out! Now I'm an office Waller - its a whole different set of rules, and its highly frustrating when I can't whip 'em in and roll 'em out, and I can see gaping holes where improvements could be made. And quite honestly, the amount of paper that gets scrapped in one department alone could save a whole forest. They print stuff off, get all the information off it - then scrap it. Thousands of sheets of paper per day gets scrapped, and its all to do with not updating a computer system that basically came out of Noah's Ark. I have never in all my born days of working for a company - worked for a bunch of people that basically couldn't give a toss. And with a medical problem that's erupted since working for them, finding another job could be highly difficult. So its basically hang it out best I can, and if a certain medical condition goes out of control - I could have serious problems. First problem - infection. Second problem, if it spreads I could lose the use of my leg. Third problem, end up in a wheelchair. Four problem, my house is not adapted for wheelchair use. Fifth problem, finding a place that is or getting adaptations done to the one I'm already in. Six problem. Its expensive! And if ever there is a psychological problem that goes with it, having to adjust to it all. So instead of cocooning myself from it, I'm having to face it head-on because its a real possibility.
As far as bad language is concerned Cheryl, ignore it. Its their problem - not yours. As far as sexual references are concerned, in this country - there's a law that deals with that type of thing and they could end up with instant dismissal. |
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| Encouragement certainly keeps me going! Thanks for encouraging us, Cheryl. May the Lord show you your purpose in your new job. ~mike |
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| Such an encouraging blog! Now that I am encourage I will work on encouraging those around me! Thank you, Cheryl!! |
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wonderful blog!
Stevie Bee :My hubby has gone through alot of the same.....I kept praying that God would give him a Christian boss, and God did. Can he leave where he's at......no, due to his disease. God has him there for a purpose though :) I can see it through him getting to enlighten people about his disease......we stepped out on faith, against the doc telling us not to tell about it, due to the stigma it would make it rough on him, and it did.......but like I said, I kept praying for a Christian boss who didn't consider him a burden and would allow him to use his knowledge and look past his disease......God supplied :) Amen! |
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| Thanks Sister for the words. |
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| Allow me to encourage you! God has all of us. There are no surprises to Him. He is in control even when things get uncomfortable, worrisome, difficult, and painful. We go through things not only to shape us and teach us, but to also learn from it so we can testify that yes, His mercies are new every morning and His compassion does not fail. Cheryl, I think you are finding your purpose for which God created you. To be a blessing, and encouragement, a running mate, a safe harbor for others and point them to a loving Heavenly Father. You are not secluded or sheltered, you are in the real world now, and it is time to let your light shine. Keep up the good work and you will be amazed at how God iwll use you. |
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Cheryl |
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June 11, 2008 at 5:41am |
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| So true guys! Thanks |
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Thank you Cheryl, for YOUR encouragement with this post! A great reminder. I too, have a workplace that is very worldly with several people with horrible language, and after a year here I have decided that God has me right where He wants me - on the mission field.
God Bless You! |
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good blog i always feel encouraged when i read your blogs they set a good example and totally have meaning to them...
god bless,
helana =]] |
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| Perhaps God has set you as a light in the darkness. How we live often speaks louder than what we say, you will be a witness to your fellow workers without having to say a word. May God continue to bless you with all He has in store for you. |
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June 11, 2008 at 11:31am |
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| Great post. Thanks. You keep your chin up girl. (((God Bless))) |
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Jen |
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June 11, 2008 at 11:51am |
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I ditto Stevie Bee. That work environment is what I had when I first came to my current job. It was awful. I'll pray for you! Stevie Bee is right about the law regarding what's appropriate in the workplace. |
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