okay, so maybe it isn't those exact words. but that's the general idea when you're turned down for a job. when the dreadful email shows up in your inbox, you read the same sentiment of rejection: "thank you for expressing interest. and while you have many valuable qualities, we have decided to move forward with other candidates."
i know i'm not the only person who's experienced this. it's really tough out there!
you put your time, money and emotions into finding the right job...or even ANY job these days. when you find one that responds positively to your resume and application, it gets exciting. your level of hope rises. you start imagining your self in that position. it may mean a new city, new place to live or a chance to pay some things off.
when you read those words, (or even hear them if the employer is old school), you may feel like you've been dumped. as if the employer is saying, "you're a great person. and i've enjoyed our time together. but it's just not going to work out. i'm really sorry. but i'm sure you'll find someone else that is better suited for you."
it's brutal out there. if you have a job, be thankful. you see, someone else will always be willing to take your job if you don't want it. make sure you work hard to keep it.
but if you don't want to stay there, it will take an enormous amount of resolve to survive the job hunt. God is fully aware of what you need. it's incredible that He is so familiar with us. but that doesn't change the disappointment you can expect at least a few times before He presents the right job.
dealing with the rejection is pretty hard. i myself am bruised and recovering from two big disappointments. therefore, i know that the healing is slow. but i'm certain it comes eventually.
dear friends, now is not the time to doubt our Creator and His faithfulness. (i have to remind myself of this all day, every day.) it's the confidence in our Savior that keeps me going. my circumstances have not changed. in fact, they seem worse. but, somewhere, DEEP down inside, the Holy Spirits still urges me to persevere.
so, persevere with me. we will someday overcome all and our occupations will not matter. whether we can pay our bills will not matter. whether or not we marry and have children will not matter. and we'll be face-to-face with the only One that matters. someday, dear friends, someday.
