It’s odd switching voices from NiT to here–I have to always be aware that NiT is both a larger audience and a more media-driven one. I’m accountable to a lot more people over there, so I have to keep the clown hatred to a minimum.
The news around these parts is both boring and bizarre. It’s boring because nothing’s definite yet, but it’s bizarre because I feel as though I’m sitting on the edge of a stormfront, just waiting for something–a hurricane, a balmy breeze, a sailing vessel–to come into view.
When I started blogging I did so with the promise that I’d write something honest every day in order to both hone my writing skills and keep me in touch with my own voice. I had no idea that such a promise would land me here, in a world where I’m as comfortable with folks in far flung parts of the world as I am with folks I know from church or work. I like that it’s turned out this way; I wish all of life could be so serendipitous.
Speaking of life, that’s what I’m here to talk about. Specifically, what’s going on at my house. The husband has another interview tomorrow with a Major Local Corporation. Turns out they have not one but several open positions for which husband is well-suited and qualified. According to the person he spoke with, those on the ‘short-list’ are being shared with other managers with open positions. So my short-listed husband has another interview with another bearer of open positions at MLC.
I know we aren’t supposed to pray to directed ends, and we’re supposed to wait for God’s will. I do have to say, though, that it sure would be nice if God’s will involved The Husband landing a decent gig. I hear a lot about God’s timing being perfect. I believe that with all my heart. I also believe that we have many needs which would be met as soon as husband lands a gig. In short, from where I sit with my limited perspective, it does look like the “perfect timing” would also be “soon”. Granted, I, unlike God, do not know everything. So I guess we’ll see.
Just Another Pretty Farce 
First off….Clown hatred should NEVER be kept at a minimum.
I have no problem with petitional prayers, so I will pray for your husband. I will pray that he finds a wonderful job where there is no one suffering from colouraphobia so he can at least get away from it during the day.
I also have no problem with petitional prayers. I believe that as we grow in our faith, what we ask for may change, but I believe the Bible encourages us to pray specifically. Sometimes, even the process of praying for something specific will cause you to think about it in a new way and understand better why it would be good, bad or indifferent.
I think it’s perfectly OK to pray that it not seem like/feel like too long a time before things get settled.
What many Christians forget is that god encourages you to ask for anything.
“And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.” -Matthew 21:22
Don’t feel bad about asking for exactly what you want. God doesn’t only encourage you to ask but even promises to give you ANYTHING you ask for provided you believe you’ll receive it.
God isn’t listening. He’s a fictional character. It’s time to let go of the security blankets and face reality. It’s a part of progress and maturity. It’s time to say yes to individual responsibility and stop blaming everything on your imaginary friend.
Get help, eh?
HM….Winky just helps prove that clowns are the spawn of the Devil.