in all things God works for the good....
" And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him , who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 NIV
One of the most difficult times in my working life arose when I was only one and a half years into my job. I was enjoying myself working as a producer of children's programs. I worked hard. I was responsible. I worked some weekends. I worked late. But all this was not good enough. I was called into the boss' office one day and told that I was to be re-deployed as a research-writer or a production manager. In a nutshell, I was not cut out to be a producer. I was devastated. I had failed. In fact, if the re-deployment did not work out within three months, my services would be terminated. I felt like someone had plunged a knife into my heart. OUCH! God, I can't believe this was happening....
I listened to the evaluation of my work and my mind reeled from the shock. I was hard-working and efficient but my work was not up to expectation. My dream was crumbling.......:[ However I was told my potential appeared to be in the area of production coordination. I was told that if I worked at it, I would become a production manager one day. I was not even sure that I liked what I heard. I went home and discussed it with my parents and they encouraged me to follow the advice given. My friends and immediate superior also encouraged me to do the same.
I was re-assigned to my new position as production coordinator of live shows. That by God's grace lasted 2 years. I was then made production manager and moved to the drama department where I remained until I left the company in 4 years later. It was true I was a better production coordinator and manager than producer.
At the end of my sojourn in the industry, I wrote a letter to my boss, thanking him for that difficult decision made at the onset of my career that placed me a position that best suited my strengths and talents.
I am grateful to God for the wisdom and grace He gave me to be subject to the authority of my boss. I learned that God works through my authority at work to place in a position where I can be at my best. After all, God is El-Elyon, God Most High. He knows what is best for me even when I can't see it immediately. When I could not see His Hand, I had to trust His heart.
One of the most difficult times in my working life arose when I was only one and a half years into my job. I was enjoying myself working as a producer of children's programs. I worked hard. I was responsible. I worked some weekends. I worked late. But all this was not good enough. I was called into the boss' office one day and told that I was to be re-deployed as a research-writer or a production manager. In a nutshell, I was not cut out to be a producer. I was devastated. I had failed. In fact, if the re-deployment did not work out within three months, my services would be terminated. I felt like someone had plunged a knife into my heart. OUCH! God, I can't believe this was happening....
I listened to the evaluation of my work and my mind reeled from the shock. I was hard-working and efficient but my work was not up to expectation. My dream was crumbling.......:[ However I was told my potential appeared to be in the area of production coordination. I was told that if I worked at it, I would become a production manager one day. I was not even sure that I liked what I heard. I went home and discussed it with my parents and they encouraged me to follow the advice given. My friends and immediate superior also encouraged me to do the same.
I was re-assigned to my new position as production coordinator of live shows. That by God's grace lasted 2 years. I was then made production manager and moved to the drama department where I remained until I left the company in 4 years later. It was true I was a better production coordinator and manager than producer.
At the end of my sojourn in the industry, I wrote a letter to my boss, thanking him for that difficult decision made at the onset of my career that placed me a position that best suited my strengths and talents.
I am grateful to God for the wisdom and grace He gave me to be subject to the authority of my boss. I learned that God works through my authority at work to place in a position where I can be at my best. After all, God is El-Elyon, God Most High. He knows what is best for me even when I can't see it immediately. When I could not see His Hand, I had to trust His heart.
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