My plan after graduating from college was to get into
someone’s management training program then move up the corporate ladder. Well
things didn’t quite turn out the way I planned. Rather than getting into a
management training program my first job was as a bank teller and my vocation
has been in the financial industry.
I think what I’ve enjoyed most about working in the
financial industry is interaction with people from all walks of life. I
consider myself to be a people watcher. I observe people. I wonder what people are thinking, as well as why they behave in certain ways. I wonder what motivates
people to do certain things. I think this comes from my desire for everyone to
be okay as well as the gift of exhortation that God has placed in me.
Outside of my 9-5 in the financial industry I have provided
financial counseling based on my vast amount of experience in the financial
industry. My passion however is for souls to be saved, healed, set free and
delivered so people can live the exceeding abundant life God has prepared for
them on earth as well as receive His promise of eternity with Him.
Recently I was sharing with someone the scope of my
responsibilities and skill set for my 9-5, hearing this the person stated he would
like for me to assist him with the financial aspect of his business. I politely
declined. Although I could do some of what he was asking me to do, my heart
would not have been in it. Now, if he would have said to me, I’d like for you
to give a motivational speech to my employees, or if I’d sensed in some way
that he was discouraged, I would have been all over it. I love, love, love,
what I believe God has placed in my spirit to do. Sharing His word and using it
to encourage others. Exactly what I am doing right now… did I say I love what I’m
doing? Okay, enough of sharing my passion.
I’ve shared with you that people that know of my financial
background assume that it’s my life plan. Many times well-meaning people may
make career recommendations, or encourage you to set your goals based on things
that you have done or are doing, me in the financial industry, or for you,
things that you do well. I believe God gives us multiple gifts. My husband
picks up many things easily and naturally, but God has called him to full time
ministry. Now believe me, he’s tried his hand at different things utilizing the
gifts God has given him and he has been successful, but his passion, as he has
finally accepted his call, is ministry.
I say this to say, there is no limit to what you can do. I
believe your greatest peace comes with following Gods plan for your life. I
believe as you delight yourself in the Lord, and He gives you the desire of
your heart, that your desire becomes the desire that He has for you.
Parents, grandparents, family and friends, pray over and
for your children, grandchildren and those whom you love. Ask God to guide them
and you in the direction that He has chosen. Ask Him to give you wisdom and
understanding, to nurture and encourage them in growing the gifts He has placed
in them.
Don’t try to force your desires for your children on them.
Don’t allow anyone to force their desires on you. Always seek God prior to making
any decisions. We read in Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all thine
heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge
him, and he shall direct thy paths.
We are advised when we make large purchases to get at least
3 estimates. We’re consulting someone that knows more about a certain product
or service than we know. When making life decisions why wouldn’t you consult
the Giver of Life before making any decision?
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