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All I can say is that of all the issues that I have in life, why did PRIDE had to be one of them? (sigh).
Here's the story:
About a month ago, I was down about finding a job. So I applied for a job at a hotel. Well, they called me for an interview, and it was for a HOUSEKEEPER. Now, when I was called for the interview and got the job, I was all gung-ho about it, even calling myself a "holy housekeeper." I SAID I was going to be the best housekeeper. Well when they told me I was only going to be paid for $7.25/hr (and I have a MASTER'S degree--in HRM), I was like wow. Well I went home and all of a sudden, this sinking feeling came over me and I was like wow. I'm only going to be paid like $7.25/hr with a master's degree. I IMMEDIATELY called the lady back and told her I couldn't get the job, that I would prefer an administrative job.
Well I've been applying for jobs that I'm qualified for at this local university. And I've been getting turned down, even after conducting interviews. I got another rejection e-mail yesterday and I was like Lord what is going ON??!?! Then I talked to a dear friend and she was like Nadia you had the job, you just didn't want it. I was like what are you talking about? She said the housekeeping job. That was your job the entire time but you didn't want it. I just gave her a blank look and said if you KNEW this was the job that God wanted me to have, then why didn't you say anything. I got upset. All I could remember was saying, "You know what? I'm tired of this. I'm going to do what I want to do, because this is getting ridiculous." I was so upset I didn't even go to bible study last night.
Then I realized that this was a test of my pride...and apprently I haven't learned YET. I said I wouldn't mind being a housekeeper, and then when the opportunity came I turned it down, thinking about my degrees and what people were going to think about me cleaning toilets and fixing beds. I just ask for you all's prayers that this strong man is DEMOLISHED from my life because it's really hindering me from following God properly.
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I cleaned dog kennels with a degree...I need to make money...I knew better would come so I did what I had to do until! So dont loose heart you may the the Executive Housekeeper ine day where your HR skills will definately play an important part!
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Girl I feel like KICKING myself for letting that go by. I TOLD the woman that I didn't want the job, and now it's probably too late. I'm going to pray and ask God that if it was meant for me then have them to contact me about the job. If not, then I'll move on.
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you can always call them back and ask them if the job is still available
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I did and they said nope they hired their last person yesterday. However, it's okay. I took a deep breath and said well God I'll get it next go around. :)
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Can def relate! Praying with you on this, it's not easy but His grace is sufficient. :)
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Thanks. And yes His grace is sufficient.
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Like you all..I too can relate. My pride and ego has cost me opportunities, valuable family time, and thousands in salary. Additionally I am struggling with my own unforgiveness. I feel like Ive let my family down. Im walking around guilty knowing God has a divine plan for me and He's not punishing me for the decisions I MADE. But
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..how do You truly let it go? I stay in His word everyday. I am faithful. But why is it so hard?
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it's def a process but something that helped me was realizing that PRIDE actually keeps you in a state of not forgiving self. Why, because we can be so prideful to think our sins are so potent that Jesus blood can't eliminate them. Guess what? If God has forgiven you the least you can do is forgive yourself----cuz we are not so special that we can escape God's grace. Try meditating on Romans 8:1 :)
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Nadia I've had to learn this lesson too. When we ask God to bless us, we do not get to pick how he blesses us. We can not tell or suggest to God how to do his Job. He always know what he is doing. I was in desperate need of a car and I asked God to help me. I was hoping for a brand new 2012 car. Well, God blessed me with a car, but it wasn't the one I wanted. And that's ok! We have to let the pride go and just accept whatever God gives us because he has a reason for everything that happens to us. I'll be praying for you because I can totally relate. Good night.
P.S Don't ever be worried, just have faith. For he has plans for you, there's a season for everything.
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Wow Nadia, I definitely understand where you are coming from, because of my pride I have had so many missed opportunities in my life. The Lord is slowly revealing my prideful heart to me, just recently I had to humble myself and ask for assistance, and that is big for me, considering I have always been very independent. I know the Lord is breaking me of this, he is teaching me dependency on Him alone and humility in this season of my life. I too am a college graduate, and guess what I have had to humble myself and work as a housekeeper, babysitter, and nanny. I know in due time the Lord will exalt me.
Keep pressing on in Jesus name I will be praying for you!
God Bless
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