No. I’m not writing about Thomas Rhett’s song (although it is pretty catchy don’t you think?). I’m talking about the changes that have all of a sudden seemed to have happened in my life. But first, let’s set the stage...
Back in April when I came back from my internship, I knew I just wanted to farm and keep doing the hard physical labor I was doing in Montana. I wanted some “Jennifer” time doing what I love (farming). I also knew it would be a good time for me to look into job opportunities. I applied for a few jobs and nothing seemed to come through.
In the beginning of July I started to get more serious about doing something about my job situation. I also decided to apply to grad school so that I could maybe do something short term while working on my degree. All while that was going on, my beloved el’ Jeepo decided to really show how cranky it could be and it was evident I was going to put a lot into a car I was hoping to be rid of or get a new to me car.
Everything seemed to get set into motion when I went to judge a county fair. The Nicholas County fair. After I was finished judging the show, the Extension agent asked if I had a job yet (a seemingly common question I was getting asked). I of course said “No, not other than farming.” Then, he said, “did you know about the teaching position here?”
I went on to basically say that I did but didn’t see any point in applying since I wasn’t certified. Long story short, I got talked into applying.
Skip forward a few weeks and I had to drive home from the county fair. I looked at the caller ID on the home phone (out of habit) and saw that there was a phone call from the Nicholas County BOE. I called them back and they basically said that they wanted me to be the Ag teacher at the Nicholas County Career and Technical Center!
Skip forward one more week. With this new job (basically) secured, I know I’ve got the funds for a new vehicle. (No more rattle and banging around or low tires!)
That same day, I received the email to register for classes for my online grad school.
I know all of this was very long winded, but there is a point to this. To me, it is amazing to think how much all the praying I was doing throughout all of this ended up paying off. If you’re close to me, you know my original plan in college was to get my teaching certification, but it didn’t pan out. You also know that I have always wanted to go West.
God took me the scenic route. The VERY scenic route. He used several experiences and downfalls to put me right where he feels I need to be.
- After last fall, I didn’t think I would ever be a teacher.
- I always wanted to go west, but after the winter in Montana, I sure love my windbreaks in West Virginia
- The jobs I applied for weren’t right for me
God knew I needed to try all my options before I would get to the right one. If you’re being put through the wringer and aren’t getting to where you think you should be, just wait. He has a plan for you. It will work out in the end. He promises us that. One of my favorite verses says: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Galatians 6:9 KJV
This means that if we wait on the Lord, he will make it all work out “in due time.”
Life changes happen. It matters what we do about them and if we keep the faith.
