After 2 long, eventful, fun and exciting years in LA, I decided to return home to Seattle...I didn't have a job to return to; nor a plan to find one. I had been consulting for a friend's company in LA for 4 months, and that friend wanted to offer me a full time opportunity. Over the Christmas holiday Lori and I had talked about me coming home for good. I was a little concerned about coming home without a job, but I knew it was the right decision for my family and for myself. So upon my return to LA, I met with my friend and told him that for family reasons I would be heading back to Seattle. I wanted to preempt his job offer to me because if he offered me, I might have been tempted to stay. He was so gracious and accepting of my decision and made it very easy for me. I will always remember this act of kindness.
No lie, later that day I get a call from a recruiter with an opportunity in Seattle. You cannot tell me that it was merely a coincidence...no way. There is just one catch; the company is about to offer another candidate, so I would be a back-up candidate should the other guy reject the offer. I send my resume anyway thinking perhaps that the recruiter can help me find something in a depressed Seattle job market. He calls me back after reviewing my resume and tells me that I am more qualified than the other candidate, and that I should expect a call from the CEO. He wanted the CEO to consider waiting until after speaking with me to offer the other candidate. Long story short, I end up with the job after a whirlwind week of activity.
I really believe this was God opening doors for me after deciding to put my family first. He just keeps blessing me in so many ways. Each day I thank him for giving me what I need AND want. He is so generous to me, and I don't deserve it.
Another example of this generosity was shown to me last week. I have been asked to lead a team back to Kenya this summer. I wasn't sure I would have any money to travel to Kenya a second year in a row. Wouldn't you know that as soon as I asked God to help me figure it out, I get a bonus check from my client for the exact amount I need to make the trip. Like I said, no way is that a coincidence.
Part of it is my dedication to my New Year's resolution to just "wing it." Don't plan my life out as if I am in control, but to be open to the spirit's gentle and not-so gentle nudgings.
When I say, "God is good!" You answer, "All the time!" Then I will add, "All the time!" The final response is, "God is good!"
Chow!
