In life there are times where we all intentionally and unintentionally do things to others. However, we have a choice to either waddle in the emotional devastation of the situation or apologize, learn from it, and make a valid effort to change that part of your life, that it will not happen again. Oftentimes people believe their being evil toward the other for what was said or done imposes a grave pressure of pain that will cause suffering, and they are happy about it. They glory in others pain, as they have conjured in their minds, the person deserves it. Only God brings punishment upon his people and it is not to bring death, but restoration, accountability, and love. When we try to punish others we are essentially punishing ourselves. We bring a strong wrath upon our lives, as the word of God lets us know that we reap what we sow (Galations 6:7).
A woman was terminated from her job and so she immediately began to seek employment. She was discouraged when she learned unemployment was holding her funds after she had submitted all that they asked. Her employer was holding out on approving. She had some idea that it would happen, so she pressed even harder to get employed as she had things to do. She tried calling unemployment but was not able to get through to find out what the hold was or even find out how to appeal.
The woman eventually got a call for a few interviews and was being considered a candidate for hire. Things was promising and she was really excited. She mastered not only one interview, but the second interview was almost a go. Unfortunately she heard nothing from the employers after the second interview and had no idea what happened. She called and realized the excitement in the tone of her interviewers had changed their tone and verbiage to the typical "we are still sifting through applications and interviewing, we will get back to you if you are selected." As a former HR professional, she knew what that meant. She had some idea what was going on, but did not want to accuse anyone without having proof.
She finally got another interview, but with a contractor who was recruiting on behalf of their client. It was a very prominent position. Her excitement returned! She mastered the virtual interview with the recruiter and she wanted to submit her information to the client immediately. Unfortunately, she was overdosed with a very harsh reference that forced her to put a halt to submitting her documents. A call had come through to inform the woman of the news. The woman almost choked, she was not expecting such demeaning news. The recruiter affirmed her and asked for an alternate reference. She empathized with her and told her she did not believe the reference was valid. With a very low and emotional tone, the woman scrambled for another reference, but was too upset to answer. The recruiter allowed the woman to e-mail the information as quickly as possible. The woman got off the phone and sat for a moment in disbelief. She knew she could not waddle in the circumstance, as it would only discourage her and set her back even further. She sent the e-mail out within a matter of minutes, but she was still trembling inside and furious at such deceit.
That same day, the woman was hired full time into a permanent position that is normally part-time. The rate of pay was not as promising, but she was excited to be considered. The position she was expecting had not come through as of yet. Within a couple of days the recruiter called back and said her client wanted to meet the woman in person. The woman was excited; but, was nervous about going, as what would she say about her termination? Again, she tried to back out of going, the day of the interview. She wanted to reschedule, but the recruiter encouraged her again. The woman attended the interview only to be hired before an interview question was asked. The woman's eyes grew large, her voice began to tremble, she accepted the position, shook the woman's hand, and left praising God! If she could do cartwheels she would have. The woman is working two jobs, and her schedule only allows her to do 16 hours on two days, working 7 days a week. No Pressure!
Remember, what God has for you is for you. No man can take anything from you unless you give it to him. That lie that was told on the woman about her performance was designed to be a setback, a hindrance; but God!!!!! The lie was only a means to shut doors that God did not want reopened or opened, but it forced the doors of greater opportunities to open and receive a woman that would be a great asset to their business. Don't allow what others say or do to you to stagnate your walk toward your destiny and your purpose. God will see you through it if you remain faithful and not grudgingly hateful to others. He knows you better than anyone, if there is even an ounce of deceitfulness in your heart, and you even think of carrying it out, think again, because YOU WILL REAP WHAT YOU SOW!
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