I think I may have missed God's timing in something and I'm just trying to figure out what I think about it all. A woman called me back in December asking if I was hiring any sales reps because she was looking for something part-time. Her current job had just moved her to full-time and she was not happy about it. I told her without thinking about it at all that, no, we weren't hiring but when we needed to hire someone I would give her a call. I thought it was cool that someone was calling me but I "knew" that we weren't at a place to hire someone so that was that.
So fast forward about three or four months and Josh and I are talking about how we really need to hire a sales rep because I'm burnt out on the sales end (it's been coasting since January) and I don't want to put in the time that it's going to take to really keep it going and grow the directory. Of course I think of the woman who had called me and give her a call. We talk a little and she lets me know that she took a job at Delaware Today about a month ago but it's full-time so she'd still be interested in hearing about the job. It took us over a month to schedule a time to meet that didn't have to be cancelled and rescheduled. So we meet last week and I get to hear about her past job and her current job at Delaware Today. From everything I can see about her personality and her experience, she would be such a great asset.
I can't help but wonder if she didn't call me back in December at what could have been the perfect time for both her and I to start working together. To top off my frustration with myself, she tells me at the interview that her boss came to her that day and offered her a part-time, commission only deal where she could work from home mostly. What?! My main angle that I had to take with her was wiped away with this offer from her boss.
Did I miss God's timing? I didn't ask him back when she first called if this was a door he was opening. I just went with my own, natural thinking that it was too soon and I should be doing it myself. I can't help but think though that if she had wanted the job back in January then for one, she wouldn't have taken the Delaware Today job and things would be going better with the directory because she'd be selling more ads than I am.
I know God redeems all things that we allow him to and that he also gives us plenty of chances to make the right choice. I have asked him to forgive me for not even consulting him before and I am praying now as well for this situation. It's just that now it's a lot more complicated and if I were her I think I'd probably stay with Delaware Today. Not because it actually will be a better job for her but just because if you're given the choice between something you already know and can count on and something that is new and not as established...most would opt for the first. Maybe she's a risk taker though and wants a different challenge. Maybe God's still going to open this door. Or maybe not. Maybe I missed the opportunity. Not because he's mean but because I made a decision. I guess we'll see...
3 comments:
this is a tough one, Christine. I mean, who's to say that your instinct back in Dec wasn't correct? Were you guys really in the position at that point to be expanding the business?
I just don't know.
Maybe it was God's timing and this is a lesson in being open to Him doing something unexpected.
But either way, I cannot see how you are doing anything wrong at the moment. All you can do is seek God's wisdom and wait for the lady to call you back. God is NEVER mean; he wouldn't just snatch something out of your hands now because he had offered it a few months ago and naively, you hadn't noticed it.
He will bring the right person to your work. I firmly believe that.
I will pray that it happens soon--and like you said, maybe this lady is a risk taker. Maybe she even hears God's voice and He is telling her to go with you guys.
Either way, God will see to it that the best thing happens--esp. now that you are surrendered and not hindering His movement in any way.
Sorry about all this, though!!!
Can't wait to see you tomorrow, too;-)
i would say not to regret it. i know what it is to feel like maybe you missed a golden opportunity, and that can just eat you up inside. you weren't trying to overtly overstep God's voice or ignore him. i am a firm believer that all things really do work together for good for those who are honestly trying to live according to God's purpose. so, i know it's easier for me to say that because i am not in that situation, but i am currently in one of my own, and this is what i am holding on to. there will be more opportunities on the way.
Thanks Jess and Linds...I guess there's only so much time I should spend wondering about whether I missed God on this because I know it could drive me crazy. Maybe it's time to just focus on Jesus' redemptive abilities and his promise to work all things for my good. Thanks for the encouragement!
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