It’s been over 7 months since I’ve had traditional full-time employment. I had experienced a number of emotions during this time since my initial layoff, seeking employment, going on interviews, waiting for responses, getting rejected, and searching again.
I recently shared a new video on YouTube featuring my new job testimony that I secured the week before my faith move to the state the new job is in—Florida! I’ll let you watch the video for more on that, but in this post, I wanted to quickly share a few things that I realized about this season of waiting and how it can all apply to waiting for marriage.
You’re going to second guess yourself:
I definitely questioned if I was good enough or qualified for the jobs that I was applying for at certain points in that season because I wasn’t 100% confident in myself throughout. We will have moments like that in our singleness when we question if doing things God’s way in waiting and preparing ourselves is really going to work out for us personally, or if we have been through too much to be deserving of a quality and suitable mate.
But because of what Jesus Christ has done for us on the cross, we have a new life and identity in Him. Our past is no match for what He sacrificed for us to have now and in the future. If you have a moment of questioning yourself, remind yourself that you are chosen, beloved, and have the gift of the Holy Spirit, and God will not fail you!
God already worked it out:
While I was trying to figure it all out, God worked out my new job in His timing! And when it happened it was a “suddenly” kind of moment when everything started falling into place regarding my new job and move. You may go on dates that don’t work out, you may have moments of loneliness and wonder when and how you will meet your future spouse. Trust that God wants the very best for you and He is working ahead of you to ensure that you will have what you have been waiting for.
I will add that as I have prayed about certain details that I wanted (and got, by the way) in my new position, you and I can pray about the details that concern us on our future spouse. Get specific with the Lord and allow Him to do exceedingly, abundantly more than you could ever ask or think!
Don’t go through this season alone:
If I didn’t have the right people speaking life into me during my unemployment season, I would’ve been defeated and depressed about a temporal situation. In your single season surround yourself with the right people who are going to speak life into you, pray with and for you, and do life with you because they are believing God for the same things.
Community is important in every season, so don’t neglect to reach out to your friends or family who understand where you are and genuinely want to help you succeed.
God truly reminded me of His faithfulness towards me last season. Despite not having a job yet, He covered and provided for me beyond what I expected. He heard my prayers, He comforted me in my frustration, He gave me people to encourage me during that season and all that shows that I can be confident in His timing and plan for my future marriage. Everything will work out when it should; don’t lose your faith, just #TrustGod!
