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On August 28th I wrote a post called “You think you have it bad“. I wrote about how the miners in Chile really changed my perspective on what was happening in life. We may have a tendency to complain and struggle on a daily basis but nothing seemed to compare to being trapped alive 5,000 feet under ground. One miner referred to their experience as being in an oven or living in hell.
On October 12th I was brought into my CEO’s office and informed that I was being laid off. I was not the only one that day, there were several. I stayed to train someone who would be taking on some of my duties. My thoughts tried not to race to what do I do now? How long can I keep my home or will I be another foreclosure statistic etc. I focused on what was at hand. I had a lot of information I wanted to share quickly and concisely.
I have to admit I went home that day feeling a bit in shock and drained. I turned on the TV to learn that the miners were close to being rescued. I followed their story closely and found myself checking on them daily and praying for their well being physically and emotionally. I sat and cried with many as the first ascended from their tomb below the ground to a re-birthing of their life. Reporters spoke of how life would not be the same for them. I sat there and looked at these brave men who endured indescribable conditions to a life they may have never imagined before.
Now that I am facing my own time of transition I will continue to think of them and how God used them as an example to me. The Chilean miners had perfect timing for they allowed me to step out of my situation and embrace their miracle time and time again. Thirty three times I witnessed these men return to the surface and to their families. I cried and rejoiced and celebrated. I suspect many of you missed out on some sleep so you could watch each miner’s return as I had. Tuesday I awoke rather sleep deprived but continued my day long vigil by the TV while I started my job search.
I’m thankful to God for this life lesson and reminder to live with hope through all things. On Tuesday I opened my email to see Jeremiah 23:11 sitting there waiting for me I think it applies to both the miners and to me.
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
The Heart of His Girl 
Dear
Thank you for sharing with us how your day on the 12th of October went. Indeed, your reaction could have been so different yet to chose to focus on the task at hand (to train someone) and trust in God. That wasnt easy!
I am going through a though moment myself. My sister and I time and again remind ourselves that God is in control and that there are others in worse situations. I too watched the rescue of the moners and as they were brought back up, I praise God because what they endured few could do the same so successfully. Our God is able to give us strength when ours is gone. That is what holds my sister and I every day. We rely on God’s strength and provision every day and claim His promises for a better tomorrow.
As you seek for work, I encourage you to thank God for your situation. Remember that He only allows what is good to happen to you. You are in that situation for a reason my dear. You just have to find out what the purpose is. As we go through our battle, my sister and I are reminded of the test that Job endured. We beleive that God will only allows his finest to be tested to enable them to come out as pure as gold. So we daily pray that we endure the test and come out better individuals able to serve God better. So please dear, pray for God to reveal to you what the lesson you must learn is and crab it with your might. You will never be the same.
This is another opportunity to bring you closer to God, as you rely on Him for every cent that comes in and food on your table without consdering the possibility that you can earn a living by yourself.
One thing we know for sure, Our God Never fails. He will not allow you to be tested beyond your ability to withstand, so Hold On and be encouraged that you are not alone!! We will be praying for you.
Blessings
Tatiana
Tatiana,
You blessed me beyond measure when I read this. Thank you so much for the words of encouragement and the prayers. I have been in this position before and I know I will treasure this experience but I may not like it. 🙂
Blessings to you,
Carol
Dear
Your message was an encouragement to me and to many. In the same way my message was an encouragement to you and maybe to many others. I thank God that we can keep encouraging each other as what would be of us if we were alone?
“If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!” (NIV, 1984)
Hold on
Blessings
Tatiana