After four months of praying (by me and my entire network of love), I started work at Cossatot Community College University of Arkansas as Recruiter and Admissions Advisor. Although the news of getting a job is WONDERFUL, the best part of this whole situation is the story of how God worked.
Rarely does God give me a clear direction...He usually gives me peace about my choices if I am fervently seeking His will. I feel like He says, "You are in my will, therefore, go and live and I'll take care of you wherever you end up!"
Over the holidays, Jon and I spent some time with his family in Little Rock and I began applying for jobs. The one job that I found that I really wanted was this recruiting job...so I applied, interviewed for a committee of like 10 people, and then waited for the call. Before the interview in January, I really felt like God told me to be confident and positive in the interview...and I was...but I saw some other interviewees and lost my confidence a bit...But I knew that God had me and my next job all sorted out in His time. So when I was told that I did not get the job, I was sad but still at peace.
The job search continued with no success...interview after interview...I had to tell myself that nothing was wrong with me...and that God had a different plan than whatever job I wasn't getting. At the same time, I felt some relief in thinking that God would make it clear to me what job I should take since I would probably only have to choose between being unemployed and taking one certain job.
Then, I decided to check the Arkansas Department of Human Services website one evening and found a position that would essentially allow me to interview individuals for food stamps, Medicaid and temporary financial assistance. So I applied, interviewed, and waited for the call...while I was waiting for the call (after being told that I would receive a letter if I had not been offered the position) and checking the mail for disappointment, I got a call from the CCCUA about the recruiting position. Apparently the position was open again and they wanted me to come in the next morning at 10am to interview again. That alone was amazing to me! I agreed and was pumped for my interview.
I interviewed for a committee of only four the next morning, felt SUPER confident, and was on my way home from CCCUA when I checked my phone. At 10:15 am I received a call from DHS...meaning that I was being offered the job as a case worker...and then I knew...I was going to be offered the job as a recruiter, too...and I was going to have to choose. I started lauging...it was like an inside joke between best friends. The way God worked it all out just tickled me to death, and I knew that waiting on Him was THE best choice I could ever make.
Ultimately, I chose the job that fit my personality and experience the best...the one with the most marketing :) I am now happily housed in an office of smiles, hard work, and appreciation...which contributes to a relaxed atmosphere. Glory to God...He knew exactly what I needed and what I wanted...and He gave it to me...amazing.
I found out later that a woman in our church was praying that whoever got this job instead of me in the winter would leave so that I could have it...yeah, I know...that is a story for another day :)
Much love,
Emily Elizabeth
