I was supposed to start my first shift volunteering at the Covenant House tonight.
I did not.
I had a low grade fever for the past two nights, a touch of nausea, and a dang cough that won't seem to go away. My supervisor and I thought it would be best to hold off another day. Of course I'm paranoid that I'll get swine flu, and I'm slowly but surely becoming a germaphobe.
While I'm grateful for another day of rest, I'm super frustrated because I just want to get in there do the job that they presented me with, and do it well. I'm hoping I'll feel better enough to make it in tomorrow.
I try not to pull out the "Satan" card too often, but I think there is something to be said for demonic interference of something that God can really use for His benefit.
For example: When I dropped off my volunteer application, it got misplaced, which means more time needed to process everything and get the ball rolling.
For example: I fell and injured my back the day after orientation was completed, which means more time before I come in for my first shift.
For example: Now I'm sick and essentially had to call out on my first day. How lame!
If anything, I'm going to start my first shift with a vengeance and work like a dog, when I eventually make it in!
I know first impressions aren't binding, and no one can fault someone for being sick, but I really have a good feeling about this place and what God is going to do through me and within me during my time there. I want to do a good job for His glory.
So, heres to a healthy Wednesday!
you can pull out "the satan card." he comes to kill, steal, and destroy. he's been doing that in those teens lives from day one and you not being there is one more day he can steal from them. ah but jesus came to give life to the fullest. with that promise in mind rest well and then go love with all your heart. so proud of you!
ReplyDeleteI think Satan, may not be at fault directly. I do believe in demonic interference. I think that sometimes, who knows how often, bad things happen to try and prevent you from doing what God would have you do. I also believe that God is bigger than Satan and demons and that even through all the trials and frustrations, He will deliever you. You can only do so much by yourself, but with God you can do so so so much more, and after all of the emotional, physical, spiritual healing, God will make a way for you to serve Him. Keep pressing on!!!
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