Christ Is Relevant to Unemployment

relevant: having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand; affording evidence tending to prove or disprove the matter at issue or under discussion. (Webster's dictionary)

This is how Heather tells her story.

My boss called me into his office after lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. Didn’t seem like a big deal. I went over there and was totally caught off guard by the effects of the slow economy and layoff. I was told how I was a wonderful employee for the last almost 8 years and that it wasn’t anything personal, just my particular position was being eliminated. I was told I could gather my things and go home and come back at a later date to clear out my desk. This really shook my world up. I could have reacted so many different ways. Of course I was upset and it wasn’t the plan I would have chosen. But that day I chose to believe God is who He says He is and trust Him to provide for my three children and me!

Thru this layoff I have been able to be such a witness to my former co-workers and show them that Christ really does make a difference and give God the glory thru this!
God has also given me so much extra time with my children that I am treasuring while I am doing my “dream job” of being a stay-at-home mommy. While I know this a temporary job since the pay is low, I am enjoying every moment I can!

God also has provided me with so much extra rest! Being a single mom to three kids for the past five years makes one tired! I didn’t even know to ask God for a break and yet in His mercy He decided to give me such a great break during a time when I needed it!
While I am waiting for God to show me the next path He wants me to take, I am watching Him continue to provide for my family and me exceedingly and abundantly! He continues to constantly amaze me! He more than meets our needs! He even meets so many of our wants! He has provided for my son to go on a mission trip this summer and my daughter to attend church camp. And so many other things!

I could have so easily slipped into a time of depression on that day in January, which would have been my normal defense mechanism. I am so thankful that I have learned how to find Christ relevant to every area of my life, and choose to believe the truth about God!