One of the hardest struggles I am dealing with right now is wanting to make more money although keeping the schedule I have. My current employment is with the local school district, which translates into summers off and some extended holidays also. Honestly, it has been a huge blessing getting to spend more time around my kids. However, the trade off is that I make very little which doesn't allow much for any "extras".
I have been searching for better opportunities through the school district but so far nothing has worked out. I can endure the sacrificing aspect but when the extras stuff pours down like rain...school related items, fundraisers, something needs to be repaired or my favorite, or a higher bill than anticipated, I am quickly frustrated and ready to go back to a full time job and make the money I used to make. On the other side of that double edged sword is I don't want to miss out on my kids because as you know, you blink and they are all grown up!
I go back to work next week and in my prayers I have been asking for HIS direction. Ephesians 6:7-8 "Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free". While praying about this work dilemma, I must remind myself that all my work is for GOD. Even though I feel unsatisfied financially, I must rely on His will for me and know that he will lead me in the right direction. (Harder said than done) This has been on my heart for a long while now and I wanted to share it in hopes that maybe people can relate to this.
Stay distracted,
Natalie
I have been searching for better opportunities through the school district but so far nothing has worked out. I can endure the sacrificing aspect but when the extras stuff pours down like rain...school related items, fundraisers, something needs to be repaired or my favorite, or a higher bill than anticipated, I am quickly frustrated and ready to go back to a full time job and make the money I used to make. On the other side of that double edged sword is I don't want to miss out on my kids because as you know, you blink and they are all grown up!
I go back to work next week and in my prayers I have been asking for HIS direction. Ephesians 6:7-8 "Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free". While praying about this work dilemma, I must remind myself that all my work is for GOD. Even though I feel unsatisfied financially, I must rely on His will for me and know that he will lead me in the right direction. (Harder said than done) This has been on my heart for a long while now and I wanted to share it in hopes that maybe people can relate to this.
Stay distracted,
Natalie