I feel that I am lead to share this story with CC community.
Four years ago, I was bless with a job with full benefits which includes hearing the gospel preach through radio 8 hours a day. I was so happy. It just seems like nothing can be better than this. There were no complaints from my managers or co-workers about what was being taught on the radio. Although, I was struggling trying to make ends meet. I was indeed fulfilled by the countless hours of preaching that I get to hear from different pastors. That was the perks about the job.
On the other hand, God began to use my department manager to mold me. Now, I called this "spriritual boot camp." Everything that I did bugged him. From cleaning my station to proper recycling. He is not open to learning new ways of doing things that will save time and money for the company. When I train others my technique. He would gives me a fit. There were many of my co-workers quit because they could not stand him. Some last for two weeks and quit. I cannot quit. Man, I knew that there's nothing I can do to lighten up the situation between him and for everyone. The man has so many burdens inside his heart. I usually pray before, during, and after work. I cannot stand the guy. The Lord is so good in keeping me humble and on my knees. I went and talked to Human Resource about the department manager. The owner of the company finds favor in me. But nothing happen. So, I decided to just submit fully to the Lord's training camp. I scream to the Lord so many times in the car during lunch break.
One day, I prayed and bought him a vietnamese sandwich. I thought I was going to get chewed out by him again. As I ate with him at lunch. He actually allows me to pray with him and for him. So, after that day on. I knew that he liked the sandwich and bought him a few more. After 4 years later, I felt that my terms has to come to an end at that work place. God had called me to do something else. The company was very sad that I left. The manager was especially sad. I did gave him an inspirational book to read.
Before I left for a break, a temp agency called me and I was very skeptical about the new career. The Lord told me to just go for it. I took a leap of faith going from a permanent position with everything to a temp position with nothing while there's a recession/depression going on with our economy. My parents was not thrilled. The temp agency made it very clear that it was only a temporary job. I was one of the temp to be interview and got accepted that same day. I work with about 10 other tempts. We all was aware that the company isn't hiring permanent. About almost 1 year later, both my wife and I had fast and pray about the position. We were just sick and tired of waiting for me to be permanent. The Lord use my parents and many people around me to really doubt my job and God. I stumble so much but when I stumble my wife and pastors pick me up. When my wife stumble, The Lord uses me and the pastors to pick her up. Couple of months down the road, alot of people quit to work for other company. They refer me to different companies but I did not feel that I was lead to go there. So, I turn them down. A year came by, my boss told me to just stay put that if my badge does not work. Just to call him and he will let me in the building. My boss actually submit my papers to HR for me to be permanant. But the Lord had me on hold for another 5 months. When the news about my permenency hits me. I was so numb, I couldn't feel a thing. Yes, the Lord showed up unexpectedly. Becasue there's a higher position that was open. After 15 months. All 8 tempts got layed off. The Lord promotes me onto a highler position in the company with full benefits
and another temp was with me. I did not know about the higher position but I remember applying for many position within the company.
I wanted to let everyone know that no matter what you go through. Never lean on your own understanding. God never backs out on His promises. He is the same God in the old testament and new testament. No matter what news the world tells you. Confirm it with God first. He has great plans for everyone. You just need to surrender All you have to Him. Put Him first in your life. He will allow people to find favor in you no matter where you go.
Thank you for taking time to read my testimony.
