Knowledge, Skills & Experience

When looking for work we hear or read Knowledge, Skills and Experience needed. Throughout my career life I have found these three words to be disheartening when listening to students, parents or friends who are looking for work…how does one gather the experience, skills and knowledge if you are seen as unqualified? In these economic times it is even more difficult to find work when we are qualified or overly qualified for positions that would simply bring home a paycheck. When offered any job, we are thankful to have “some” stress lifted from our shoulders. We believe we can now survive. Why is it we feel the need to carry the burden alone, to feel the overwhelming stress of taking care of ourselves and family while ignoring the inner strength of God. What keeps us from turning to God and Jesus Christ in times of struggles? Do we appear unqualified to God and Jesus? Do we not know that all we have to do is ask? He is the answer…the salvation and future. Isn’t it wonderful that God does not find us unqualified for the position of Christian follower of Jesus? When we stay close to God we are given miracles in so many tiny ways that they may escape our attention if we are not aligning our lives with Christ. It may be a phone call from a friend, a small gift that says “I care” or a ‘’big” one someone offers you a job… God has a plan for us and we need to be ready for the next level of growth with the Lord. as our spiritual life continues to be pruned through struggles and challenges…however as long as we lean on God, spend time with him through prayers, Bible study and Christian fellowship and praise we are on the right track. God never leaves us without hope, strength and peace if we choose to lift our eyes and hearts to Him. Let us continue this day praising his name, miracles and love. We are so Blessed. Psalm 71:14 But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more. My prayer for all who are struggling in these economic times is that you continue to lean on God and Jesus Christ as he is our answer and Joy. Allow our Lord to carry the burden, which then gives us Hope, Peace and Grace as we enjoy the day before us. Smiles & Blessings, Cynthia Collins Kaitfors