Apply

Today, after completely redoing my resume, adding a cover letter, and a list of references, I have applied at Compassion International.

Will I get the job? Definitely not by qualification alone.
The only chance I have is if God wants me to have that job. I want it, definitely.

But it is time to just trust.

Compassion only interviews on average about 1 out of 12 people that apply. I wonder how many they hire?

I trust that God has perfect timing, and the perfect place. I have been looking very little in areas other than Colorado Springs. It seems that he was letting me know that is where I will be. Why keep looking in Denver if I know God wants me in the Springs?

I Try

It was at the Lyricist Lounge 3, hosted by P4CM, that my need to speak life was realised.

I gained some understanding that night, and while my fickle heart still finds ways to force emotion upon me, I know better.

When someone does something against you, it hurts. When they are an intimate friend, it does not just hurt, but it kills. It kills something inside of you. Things can never be the same. How do you forgive the one who repeatedly spit in your face? Not by your own power, that is for sure. I am afraid to say I forgive, because I still feel the hatred sometimes. Forgiveness is final, and my attempts have been anything but. It is not to be based on the recipient, but I feel so unforgiving when they are so unlovable. Quite a dilemma I have. One thing, though, I can say--I try.


"regardless of who disrespected, rejected, or neglected you, slept with you. . .physically or spiritually molested you. . .despite what they did against you, if you take two seconds and think about how you've offended God, it should make you understand how much you deserve death just as much as they do. . .so if they hurt you, let them know, speak forgiveness, let it go, cuz my brethren you should know holding a grudge is the same as holding a gun." ::ezekiel azonwu::

A Step of Faith

Today I met a new girl at church through someone else I know. We got to talking, and she really got me to thinking.

I told her about my desire to get back to Colorado Springs. This is not the first time I have felt so strongly about this city. And I told her about the position I found on Compassion's website. She told me to go for it.

She recently was hired as a preschool teacher with no ECE credits. That is unheard of around here. Turns out, some companies value a devotion to Christ more than a perfect resume.

And with her encouragement, I am going to apply for this position.

And pray. How I would love to work for Compassion. I never thought I would see a job opening that I could qualify for. I barely make this one, but I have a God bigger than anything.

How Two People Changed the Future

Two sponsors changed the lives of two children and ended the line of poverty. Wow, that is success. I doubt our welfare program works that well

http://blog.compassion.com/poverty-stops-here/

1,000 Thanks

A thousand thanks for a thousand gifts.

Every good and perfect gift comes from above

1. life. I have almost 21 years. And no matter how many days I have here, I have a sure future in heaven

2. love. How can I ever fathom the love of Christ? it simply amazes me

3. Colorado. most beautiful place. I cannot wait to be back. I feel so near to God when I am there.

4. Jay. I dream of marrying this man.

5. grey. Grey makes me happy. The grey of a stormy day, the grey of the ocean. The grey of Jay's eyes.

6. Pibbsy. Ribbon is my kitty that I have had for most of my life. <>

7. Compassion International. Seriously, they make it a lot easier for me to obey God and love all his people, even on the other side of the world!

8. Worship music. Best cure for depression! Right now, this

• Hosanna by Starfield

among other Starfield and Jeremy Camp songs

9. Pastor Rob. seriously, Calvary Chapel Vista is blessed with a great pastor.

10. my family. They are a big part of who I am.

On Josiah

Here we go--another post in which I bring Compassion up!

Two posts ago, I mentioned Josiah's success with regard to his standing up for the poor and needy.

Get this--Josiah did not just stand up for the 'little guy', but he was one! Too often we ignore the potential that children have. This potential is not to do great things 20 years from now, but to do great things TODAY. Josiah was just 8 years old when he commenced his reign as king of Israel, and by the close of his twenties, he had brought his nation back to the worship of the true and living God. Josiah did not even make it to 40--he was just 39 when he was wounded and died. Yet in the time of his life cut short he accomplished so much and had the honour of being part of the line that would bring to us Messiah!

Now, can we even, if by none other than selfish reasons, afford to let children continue to suffer so? Can we really let 1,000 children under the age of 5 die EVERY HOUR of preventable causes?

Today's link is not the main Compassion page. Check out the Child Survival Program