Perspectives

Perspectives are an interesting thing. Each person has one, and it usually differs from that of another person. This is definitely a lesson I'm learning, as well as many others (Lessons).

I had an interview this morning. It was my second interview at WATCH Resources, Inc. I had a trial work day last Friday and it went very well. I loved it! Each one of the consumers that I worked with stole just a little piece of my heart. I didn't want the day to end, and when it did, I didn't want to leave. But the interview this morning was tough. I didn't think I did very well, and didn't feel too great about it when it was over.

And that's where this whole thing about perspectives comes into play. They set up another trial work day on Monday for me to work at their other location to see how I fit with it and it with me. They wouldn't have done that if they didn't think the interview went well. Luckily, our perspectives didn't match.

I'm very relieved, because I really want this job. With it, each day is going to have its own adventure. No day is going to be the same, and I love that about a job. I haven't been as excited about any other job as I am about this one. They told me I'm still about two more weeks out from knowing for sure that I'm hired and can start working, so I'm still in the waiting period. But, the two week delay will be good, because my roommate from sophomore year of college is coming from Iowa to visit for two weeks. I haven't seen her in a long time, so I'm very excited for her to come visit and to catch up with her.

It's been a very interesting and difficult week here. Some things happened on Monday that created a conflict and tension between me and my friend I'm living with. It was a very rough few days, as I was processing through the hurt and battling unforgiveness and not wanting to be here, as well as lies the enemy was telling me. Things are resolved now, I think, but I'm still walking on eggshells to be sure I don't set something else off. It reminds me somewhat of my situation at home. I never thought I'd be here again.

But it let me see perspective. When my friend shared her perspective about what happened, my eyes were opened to be able to see her side of the story. It helped me to understand a bit more why what happened happened, despite the fact that our perspectives differed.

It's important to see someone else's perspective, not just your own. Sometimes, I'm thankful for someone else's perspective.

In the midst of all of this, I'm praying that this job would be confirmation that I'm in the right place. When opposition hits you, it's very easy to doubt the place you're in. It's easy to run. I'm also trying to take each day one at a time, and not worry about tomorrow. I lose perspective when I try to look into the future, even if it is just tomorrow I'm looking at.

I would definitely appreciate your prayers as I continue to wrestle with being here, as well as for this job. Also, pray for friendships. We all long to be known, and it's hard right now to not really be known. But, thankfully, when no one else knows me, Jesus knows me.

Love,
Mindy