PATIENCE

I am sure I have probably had the word Patience in my Blog a time or two!!! And if I remember correctly, I did say that it wouldn't be the last time that you saw that word associated with my name!!! I didn't lie about that!

I can't believe how long it has been since I have blogged. It just seems like the last couple of months have held more excitement than I care to think about...actually some has been good, but then again...some has NOT!

I did pass my Personal Lines Insurance exam in April! Yahoo!!! That was a major accomplishment for me, I do not test well, nor have I EVER for that matter. The Lord and I had many discussions about that along the way and thankfully, he never forgot about me during that whole time. Obviously not, I passed it on the first try!!!

Now, to answer the question...Yes, I am licensed in Personal Lines of Insurance. No, I am not selling at this time. I had a possible job that was mentioned to me on MANY occasions...unfortunately the day after passing my exam, the brakes were applied and the story was "Whoa...I don't mean to burst your bubble...but, I can't promise a position...etc, crap, crap, crap" After the conversation of, "You would be perfect in that position, I sure hope you are serious, because I have had no opposition what-so-ever (that was strongly emphasized) when I have talked to management about this." That last comment was mentioned the day before taking the exam! Talk about an incredible high and then an aweful low.

There are so many conversations that made me think (and anyone else would have, too) that the only obstacle, was getting my license.

2 Thessalonians 3:3-5. But the Lord is Faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. We have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do the things we command. May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perserverance.

Through this heartache and confusion I have learned more things that I ever thought would be possible. I learned about the wolf in sheeps clothing that seems like they are your closest friend, all the while only nice to you to try to get what they need...and then they will walk right over you to get at it. I learned about the "mature" person that speaks before thinking and can cause a situation more harm than good. I learned about the person that knows something went wrong, but doesn't have the guts to fix the situation, would rather sweep it under the rug and find the easy way out. I learned about the person who always seems to have your back and as soon as you need them, they side with the other party...no matter if the other party was in the wrong or not. Finally, I learned about the person who had and has had my back all along and I never knew it.

There were more valuable Sunday School lessons in that situation than I can ever have time to mention. Up until now (actually not until I started to type this Blog) I hadn't taken the time to really think about the fact that I came out the winner of that situation! If I had received that job, I would be stuck in the middle of a company that I can't respect...how long would I last at a place like that???

My lesson was far more valuable than the paycheck I would receive at the end of the week.

Isaiah 40:31. But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.