Sunday, January 17, 2010

Timing is Everything

These last couple of days have been interesting. Thursday, we got an email from the stake president (regional bishop you might say) to ask if he could meet with us on Sunday. Friday, Matthew got laid off from his job. The story goes that his boss was planning on letting him go due to a shortage of incoming work the very night Matthew told him his plans for grad school. Supposedly, he and his wife (the firm administrator) sat on the information for a day before deciding to let him go anyway. They could be acting vindictively but for me and my belief in humanity, I'm choosing to believe their story. However, with the lay off we have little incentive to stay in Wenatchee. So with that in mind we fasted and prayed today on what the next step should be. Also today, the stake president released Matthew of his calling in our ward as the Elder's Quorum President (he said it just felt like the right timing) and the Bishop (also feeling the Spirit before he knew about our situation) asked if I would speak in church next Sunday on overcoming adversity.

Now as I see it, we have here just too many seemingly aligned coincidences to go without notice. The one thing that has been perfectly clear through this weekend (although we are still sans any specific plans for the future) is that the Lord is intensely aware of our small lives and that He has a specific plan for them. Who knows if we are just supposed to be learning how to get by on less or what the process is for claiming unemployment. Or maybe we're supposed to see the Lord's hand as he prepares a wonderful temporary job that will lead him to bigger and better things in the future. That part of the plan has yet to be revealed. But for now, faith in the Lord's awareness and love are enough.

4 comments:

Claudia said...

Oh my goodness! What a weekend! Sorry to hear about Matt's job. Or loss thereof, that is.

I once read somewhere that coincidences are the Lord's way of acting anonymously. I would say that is definately the case here. You are in my prayers, and hope the right opportunities come your way (school or otherwise) shortly.

Sara said...

Thanks Claudia for your sweet words.

Emily said...

Wow, Sara...lots of things to be considering right now. I will hope and pray that the Lord will show you the way. These things are not easy, and it is hard sometimes to figure out what you are supposed to do. Just do your best, and God will take care of the rest. Mucho love to you.

Kotters said...

So sorry about Matt's job loss, but it is always nice to know that the Lord has a plan for us. We never expected to be where we are but in the end it turned out to be the best thing for our family. Good luck with the school thing. My husband did an MBA with his law degree and it has worked well for us. Much love!