4/24/09

For those who haven't been following me on my FaceBook page or on Twitter... Here's a little background.

One year ago I started a district level position with a new company. Throughout my entire hiring process I dedicated each step to God. As I continue to do daily even now. In my interviews I openly revealed that my family and I were involved in ministry. I explained that my priorities in life were God, Family, Work then everything else. This company seemed to embrace that very well as they promote "work - life balance". I also made it very clear that I was not available to work on Sundays as this was my day of worship, nor was I available to work on Christmas or Easter. My boss was fine with that. It was notated on my new hire paperwork with his ok (gotta have that in writing). Ok... that leads us up to March 2009. My boss calls me to let me know that the company has changed their view on my ability to have Sunday's off. Now they were requiring me to work full shifts on Sunday (10-7). I refreshed his memory on the stipulation I had when I was hired. He dropped the subject and we never spoke of it again.

Now here's what happens...

So my boss calls me last night - while I am driving home. He was really trying to be "PC" about the conversation. Even praising me for my dedication to my religion - stating he doesn't understand but does appreciate the dedication. What? <- My thoughts exactly... He then lets me know that we are at a place where we have to be cautious that we are setting the right example and sending the right message. In a nutshell -- Work some Sundays or lose your job. Wow... Now, I have faith that God will provide. I have seen Him do it and experienced it in our past. However, I have a wife and four children to provide for. God has provided me with this job. I know that my true calling is in full time ministry. However, that door has not opened yet. I know I am not supposed to step away from this job until God opens that door. After all, I don't feel like wandering in the desert for 40 years (oops - starting to preach here).

This I feel is about obedience. It's about learning to submit to my "master" even though what he is commanding me to do is not right in my eyes. I think that this is going to be huge.

What's next? Only God knows... One thing for sure, I am going to have to miss a Sunday or two at church until God reveals that next move.

In His Grip,
Josh