I have been doing my best to live a life based on faith. I believe my faith is able to put me in places where I should not be, and my faith is able to bring my name up in rooms where it has no business being. Faith is powerful – when it is lived consistently. Faith is believing in the unseen and knowing that all things will work out for the best.
Over the years, my faith has strengthened and been tested. God shows up and blesses me in magnificent ways, such as healing my physical illness or blessing my skills and capabilities. I am continually amazed by the blessings God affords me. As I recently was reminded that no, meant not yet.
I applied to this aerospace company and was ecstatic to learn that there was a role in which I would excel. Thus, I applied, interviewed for two rounds, and was almost offered the role, and then a hiring freeze took place. I ended up at a place that tried to challenge my skills and capabilities.
While I prayed for a better opportunity and work environment, I was being treated unfairly and told that I was not a good fit. Even though I was told these things by the manager, he did not fire me or write me up. I had a decision to make – either continue taking the abuse or leave. I chose to first report him to the VP, who said, “There was no malice in his heart.” After those words with the VP, the VP suffered a serious medical emergency, perhaps it was his wake-up call.
I endured a couple more weeks, then I decided to leave. I wished him good luck with finding a better fit. I know for a fact, that the things he said to me and how I was treated, he will get what he deserves.
I sat at home applying for a new job and thinking, wow, what will I do now for money, as I have bills. As the month comes to a close and there are a few bills remaining, I think what will I do about November’s bills?
Out of nowhere, this aerospace company calls me and says, are you still interested in working here? Of course, I replied, “Yes!” This place is really cool and it is a large company with so many opportunities to advance. I have been trying to break the barrier between analyst and manager for the past three years and will finally do it with this role.
I was initially shocked about the call, as I have not spoken to the manager since July of this year and the recruiter said, the manager asked me to give you a call. God truly is awesome! My name has been in rooms when I thought the doors had closed, I have been in roles that I have not been qualified for, and I have received blessings that I know I do not deserve.
I thought the hiring freeze was a no, but what God meant was not yet. If anyone recently heard a no, just hold on because maybe God has not made room, yet. Pray about it, it just may be a not yet!
Stay blessed and pray about everything.
Disencumbering my Chains 