The long wait is over! Yesterday was THE DAY for a lot of us in the office. Retrenchment notices were given out and a meeting was held to make clear what led to this drastic move. Some were caught by surprise that they're one of those that have to go and some have long accepted their fate. To those left behind, that includes me, we are all sadden to see all these people go, whom we have worked with for years.
This dreadful event that happened caused me to realize how lives could change just like that. While most of my co-workers were bewildered at what fate awaited them, I wasn't apprehensive about these things because I knew that God was and still is in control. I know that wherever He takes me, I'll be fine. I've stopped making my usual Plan A to Plan Z (that's what a control freak does) and just let Him lead. The pay off? My sanity was kept intact. ;-) The only downside I can see now is, I will be blogging less, say once a week, because of the workload I currently have. :-(
Please pray with me for my friends who just lost their jobs. May they find comfort in Him who promised all of us provision.
22 comments:
I am grateful you kept your job and I will join you in prayers for your friends who didn't.
Sorry your workload has increased but it's better to be able to blog once a week then not to be able to blog at all, huh?:-)
Glad to have you back. We missed you! Love ya, girl:-)
God's Grace.
You're always in our prayers, even when it seems that you're doing ok. Take care of yourself and don't forget to let God take the lead. :-)
I'm so thankful for your faith through this ordeal and I'll pray for those who lost their position.
What a testimony you can be to those around you, and to those who lost their jobs. I'll be praying for you too!
The great thing is knowing that in all of these sadness and uncertainty for many, God is in absolute control.
You have endured much these past few months. I am glad that God has kept you safe. I will pray that you will find ways to work smarter so that the work load increase doesn't overwhelm you.
Hi Pia,
God has a plan. I know we rest in confidence that He knows best. I'm glad that blogging has created new friends for you. I'm truly blessed to have a connection with you as well. Keep Blogging! God Bless You!
Sorry to hear about the bad day at the office. I thank the Lord that I never had to go through that.
God bless!
corry: as they say, we have to do some multitasking. =(
wyld: thanks for the prayers. life is hard but God will lead. yeah, He will. =)
KC: thanks. even now, i feel so tired from the stress i have at work and stress on some personal stuff. =(
shenna: many thanks! i guess we all need prayers for strength and hope. =)
akinola: yeah, He is in control and He knows best.
patti: thank you. i still need God to help me with a lot of things right now. but i'm grateful.
deepthinker: God bless you too. i hold on to that promise that He has a very good plan for all of us.
curm: God gives us different trials in life and i guess this is one of them for me. God bless you too. =)
Must be difficult for you to witness the day Pia.
You have handled this well and have been a good testimony.
We will pray for those whose lives have been uprooted.
This has been a great testimony. I'm very glad that things worked out the way God (and you) wanted them to and that you were able to keep your job. Trust that God has plans for those who did lose their jobs also... I'm sure He does. Keep your chin up! I'll be looking forward to those weekly posts! :)
Pia, I know it hurts to see the others go. But God will work it out for good. Hope you find some breaks and rest midst your heavy workload. I pray you will adjust well. I'll be looking forward to reading your posts!
I'm so glad you still have your job. Pausing to lift those who have lost theirs.
Look, I'm gona be selfish here and admit that I've looked forward to seeing your sweet name along my blog often. Come by when you can. I'll leave the light on.
hugs
So glad to hear you're holding up alright. It is a sad and uncertain time there it seems but you are wise to throw out your plan A-Z :) God has a different way or organizing things (haha) and He rarely warns us ahead of time! Loved your post about meeting a fellwo blogger. I'd love to meet some of mine...including you, of course...if not on this planet then we'll definitley get together on the other side, K?
man, I am so sorry to hear about these people losing their jobs. I pray that they will find something else. It is sad to think of people who don't know God and they have that heavy burden of worry to carry on their shoulders. I pray that they will come to know the Lord and that they will be blessed with another job. I am so glad for you though that you still have yours. How has all else been your way? Things are busy here, I don't get to post much like I would like to. God bless you and yours. :) HUGS!
Meesh
This is so sad. May the Lord comfort you and your co-workers. May He bring good from it all, somehow.
God bless.
What a difficult journey you've been on. I'm so sorry. I'm so glad the Lord held you close. I know He is always faithful, but as Jesus, "In this world you will have trouble, but be of good cheer for I have overcome the world."
Oh, Pia, I'm so sorry for what happened at work. I'll be praying for your coworkers. And especially for you, as you adjust to this added workload.
Love & hugs,
Vicki
kitty: it was.
joe: thank you. i couldn't have done it without all your prayers and God's help.
nunzia: God has plans for them too. i know He does. i just hope that they will trust Him for their future.
kristi: yeah, i need a break. and thank you for your prayers.
sparrow: haha... i'll be seeing you there as often as i can. =)
jada's: i'd love to meet you too and i hope to see you soon. my plan A to Z usually goes to waste because no matter what i do, God's plan still turns out to be the best.
meesh: i understand. i am too especially now that we're only two left in our department. God bless you too. (((HUGS)))
rulan: amen!
paula: i am grateful to God for all His blessings.
vicki: thank you for your prayers. they sure need that and so do i.
Praise the Lord for His goodness! His loving Kindness follows everywhere we go.
Surely the Lord have plans for those who lose their jobs:-) My prayers are with them:-)
Planning A-Z = control freak. Ouch that's me. I wish I weren't that way,a nd now when so much has been pulled out from under my feet, I'm learning (painfully) what it means to rely on God more and more.
be blessed
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