Everyday Miracles

In a day when many may say that God is silent, or that he doesn't care for His children, I would like to site two recent experiences to the contrary. These are only two of many, but as I have thought about it, truly God is great.

Yesterday I was at Bel Air with mom & dad. This is nothing new. Mom loves the Bel-Air. All of her friends there will miss her over the next two years and she will miss it. You can be sure that there is not a grocery store like the Bel Air in Siberia. I could be wrong, but I am probably right. But, on to the story. As we were there, we ran into Sister Heimburg. Unfortunately she had lost her cane in the store and was trying to find it. This was difficult as she is old and cant run around the store looking. But, she asked some of the clerks to help her. She then saw us and started to talk to us. She was upset about the cane and about her and Karls physical and emotional condition. Mom and dad were able to give her some comfort and we all were able to share our love. By this time, a clerk came back with the cane and Analise was so happy! If she hadnt lost the cane, she may not have ran into us and would have missed the connection she needed with Dad especially. Its all about timing, you know? Sometimes we have to lose things to find the greater treasure!

Next experience. As most people know, I have struggled most of my life to make decisions. I get so nervous about making the right one and chosing the best part. However, this causes me a lot of concern and unnecessary grief. Currently, the big choice on the table is my work situation. In short, I have been offered the Manger in Training position at Anthro in Roseville. I have wanted to work at Anthro for the last 6 months, but on their visual team. This position is on their operations team. It would and can very easily turn into that. However, its a commute and they are paying me less than the rate I am receiving at the boutique I am working at currently. I like where I am at now because the pay is more, I meet really great and somewhat influential people and I can walk to work. I thought that I would stay where I am at. But everytime I go to say no to Anthro, I cant do it. I stall out. Yet, I havent been able to say yes.

So, today was the final day to give my final answer. As I struggled this morning, I told the Lord that I needed to be done with this sruggle I have had with decisions. That I needed to take back my life and own it. I was finished sitting in the corner of the stage of my life. It was time to perform and to be alive. I knew I needed help to overcome the obstacles of decision making. I had thought about it, and re negotiated my decision - I wanted to work for Anthro, but I didnt know how it was all going to work - especially making a clean exit from my job now, the paycut etc. Well, this afternoon at work the Lord gave me a helping hand. I ended up having a discussion with one of the gals I work with, who is pretty much a manager (if we even have one). In short, after that discussion it became very clear to me that the job I am at isnt the best fit for me and my future. It also was a great way to express my exit.

The Lord provides a way for our escape - Nephi speaks about that In 2 Ne. I taught a seminary lesson yesterday about Jonah. Jonah failed to complete his mission on the first try because he was afraid and he didnt see how such a wicked people would accept the gospel message. But, he repented of his weakness when the Lord asked him to preach to the people of Nineveh the second time. And, the people readily accepted the gospel message. God always provides a way for us when he establishes a plan for our lives. When he asks us to do something or even sanctions our actions, he will mark the path and illuminate the darkness. He will not leave us alone or trick us or forget us. All things are possible with Him.

Sometimes I am slow like Jonah, but I am grateful to a loving Heavenly Father and Savior who are patient and allow me room to recover from my mortal frailties.