If Jesus Behaved Like HR Departments, We'd Be in a Lot of Trouble...

I'm out of a job right now.

This is by choice and I've been happier now than I have been for several months, if not years. So I'm doing the job hunt thing and the interview thing and I've realized something: HR departments care more about who you were and what you did than who you are and what you can do now. I've had a frustrating time finding work, especially in a larger corporation. And I believe it is because my resume does not portray a golden boy, without spot or blemish. I've had some bad circumstances when it comes to my career. Unfortunately, I used to seek satisfaction from a job, before I knew the Lord, and, of course, never found that satisfaction. So I have had a few too many jobs than most people my age, hoping to fulfill that insatiable thirst for importance in a job.

By God's grace, He has shown me His Truth and it has set me free. I now aspire to delight in Him at all times, independent of whatever job I have.

Anyway, so my resume has a lot of jobs listed, and I even had to leave out a few to save on space. And, on the blessed chance I get an interview, the HR person and I go over my resume and I have to sheepishly explain each job move and transition, hoping I don't come across as an uncommitted wanderer or some undisciplined hothead. Even though that is who I was during most of my career. So here I am loathing the whole job hunting process, but staying steadfast in prayer, knowing that God will provide a job.

And now my point. I am thankful God does not operate like this. He has said he has removed me from my sins as far as the east is from the west. It is by His grace, as a free gift, that He has forgiven me the things I have done in my past and has given me salvation through the blood of His son, Jesus Christ. The Bible makes several references to my path, suggesting, things to come, the path of the rest of my life. He does not mention the path I took, He is more concerned with the path before me, concerned that I involve and rely on Him for guidance on that path.

Do you know your path? He can guide you. All you need to do is accept Jesus into your heart (if you haven't done so) and allow him to guide you. He can do it. Just listen and He will lead. Amen.