Well, God seems to be orchestrating my summer...




The past few days have consisted of a lot of things. Today for instance, I have two 30 point math quizzes, and a 150 point two-part math test to take. Yikes!


In addition to that, I applied for a job at five places just yesterday. But the job that has prevailed is the one at Subway. I feel like putting unfortunately before the beginning of the previous sentence because my hours are from 4-10:45 at night, but I know that God has a plan for this. Yes, even this. I am actually quite fortunate to have received the job, I suppose. I mean, there are adults out there who don't have jobs, and that makes it kind of hard for a seventeen-year-old to get a job. Even the way I got the job could be looked at one of two ways... either God made it really easy because He wants me to be there, or Subway is desperate for workers. (who knows? both may be true! lol) All I'm saying is that this job practically fell into my lap...



Last Wednesday, Dill and I went to Subway to get a sandwich before he left for lacrosse. The guy behind the counter (my new boss) asked dill if he wanted a job. Dill flatly said "No." And the guy asked him how old he was. "15." was Dill's response. "No way. You are NOT 15. You have to be older than that." Thats when I cut in and said "Hey, are you looking for employees? I'm looking for a job!" Sure enough I filled out an application and got my interview right on the spot. (even in my softball uniform). I called yesterday and found out that I have been put on the schedule for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. It will be a little rough at first, but it seems like they may be pretty flexible with when I can work. So we shall see.



Meanwhile, I am crossing my finger for another job to prevail, but hey. If not, then I will take it as a blunt sign from God that this is his will. Thats how I tend to opperate these days... needing a slap in the face to tell me what to do. To make me think, I guess.



So... there is a reason for me not going to the Governor's school this summer. Whether that reason is being able to see one of my best friends in July, holding down a summer job, going to Dill's LAX tournaments, shooting a wedding with Elisabeth, going to Youth Camp, or going to my friends' graduation parties...this is the summer that will be marked by letting God take the driver's seat and me not taking things into my own hands. I don't even know why I do that anymore... every time I do, my plans crumble apart in my hands. Things are so much more beautiful when God has complete control to do what he wants. It's like trying to tell a painter with a vision how to paint his picture... You just shouldn't.



Pray for me!


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  1. Laedelas GreenleafMay 15, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Ooh, a job! Cool! I'm one of those "adults" who can't find work, too :-P

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