Last week was a perfect example of why I work from home. As I have said before, this is a misnomer, because I am rarely at home, but work from wherever I happen to be parked at the time. (Sometimes, literally, as I work in my car under a shade tree when I need to!).
But, in addition to running a business, being a super-wife/mother I am trained to be a substitute bible teacher for a fabulous organization. I am on call to drop everything and prepare a 40 minute lesson for 200 ladies even up to the last minute if something happens that keeps the primary teacher from being there. For most, not an enviable position to be in. And, to be honest, I am thankful, it has not happened (at least last minute) until now. I have other jobs when she is there, but this job always "looms" large in the back of my mind.
After last week, I have a different take on things. I was called, not totally at the last minute, but close enough. And I was forced to take stock of the resources I have - I am trained and I have God.
I am given insight, materials and tools for just such an occasion - I am trained in how to use them. And then when I must use them, I have to trust that God put me in just such a place, for just such a time. And that He will make it all come together.
And He did! Fun to live it out.
I felt unproductive at work, but totally productive for Him. But this is why I work at such a job - I choose my hours, I choose my focus and I have tools in place that keep my business going while I put my focus on something else to which I am called!
And it occurred to me that this is the way I should live all of my life. Hmmmm, imagine that? Get trained, have materials, tools and resources, do what I need to do and then trust God with the outcome.
So, let God be your Inspiration this week!
