An Answered Prayer

"For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 


"Lord I need wisdom and guidance in my work life. Please show me if this is the vocation I should be in right now or if I should change and find another job. I want to use my skills and abilities, as well as my interests, for Your glory. When I feel under-utilized and yearn for something more, reveal to me where I can best serve in the coming season of my life." -- God's Will for My Work Life - Taken from Prayers with Purpose for Women. 


Today, I ran across the above text from Prayers with Purpose for Women, and I do not believe it is by coincidence. Within the last month or so, I have struggled with this issue but did not know if it was something "I" was wanting or thinking I should do or if it was something God was asking of me. Just a week or so ago, I prayed to God with all of my heart and asked that He give me a sign that would show me without a doubt that it was He and not me who felt I needed to leave my job. 


Yesterday, He answered that prayer, and now I know beyond any shadow of doubt that He has been telling me to move on. Through cut backs at work, I was released from my employment! Now that is an answer, albeit, hard and fearful right now. 


A new chapter begins in my life at the age of 50.....we will see what God has planned. I request prayer during this time as I seek employment and the path for which God has chosen.