relief

I took the SAT over three weeks ago in order to apply for a tutoring job. The woman at the center told me that she'd phone me within one week. So, I emailed her a day after the week had passed. Then I dropped by to make my interest known. I'd all but lost hope for getting the job. Then, lo and behold, I get a voicemail... from said lady. Thank you, Jesus! I've been asking for him to throw me a bone, and he has. I'm not guaranteed the job, but it's encouraging. Now I need to figure out what I'm willing to work for-- it's quite a drive from my school. The pay range is 17-33 per hour. My sister says that they'll probably offer me 20 and I may be able to get 22. One one hand, it's annoying that I wouldn't even make it half way up the scale. On the other, it's more than I make in my teaching job if the extra hours are factored in. Plus, it's within my profession. There are a lot of intangibles. It does pay more than most part-time jobs.

I braced myself for disappointment before I listened to the voice mail. That lady is who I most wanted a call from, and best case scenario rarely happens. This turn of events was much needed and is definitely appreciated. The lucrative dog-sitting gig and this seemingly falling through did put me in a Psalm 131 kind of a mood. My sister has been praying for this job even when I'd given up. We were talking about how we're coming to realize that prayer is more powerful than our "credentials". Our sense of accomplishment and entitlement is misplaced.

It's a good reminder about my job search. I'm focused on getting out cover letters, initiating interviews, etc. I need to be doing all this, but always under and with prayer. It's a good reminder for every aspect of my life.