Back To Work Day 360

Psalm 90:17  May the favor of the  LORD our God rest upon us; establish the work of our hands for us---yes, establish the work of our hands. 

After 14 months of not working nor collecting unemployment, many things in our lives have changed.   Primarily our spending habits, for the better I must admit!  During the past 14 months we have loosened the burden of a credit card existence.   What a sense of freedom, it can be done!   Thank you God, for removing the scales from our eyes and wallets.  We buy what we need, not what we think we want, to quote my dear friend Gina, our needs are being met.

As a result of this new financial strategy, I have the opportunity to take a part-time job at a local ministry for middle school children.  Generation Stations is an after school program that enriches the lives of children in my home town, who attend the same school that I graduated from over 40 years ago, Bohemia Manor!  This 12 year old facility  operations on grants and local donations from churches, United Way and Cecil Human service Agency,  providing a free safe environment for children after school.  Studies show that, left unsupervised while most parents work,  within this free time students are more likely to try smoking, alcohol, drug and sex.  Generation Stations provides a safe haven while including homework and instructional time to help students reach their academic potential.

As I desire to walk the path and purpose for my life, I believe that God will use me in a mighty way in this ministry.   I certainly have walked the walk and have the God-given desire to talk the talk for  His glory.  Am I paid, a huge salary, no way.....but after only 2 days with the children, I know that I will receive more than money can buy!

 Today, at the National Day of Prayer at the Pole, at Bohemia Manor  I received an amazing blessing.  As the buses arrived for school, one of the young ladies that attends Generation Stations, joined our circle of prayer.  I had my back to her and didn`t see her approaching, but I felt a comforting presence, as she gently slide her small young hand into mine.  Holy Spirit goosebumps covered my body!  I lead the prayer circle into a request for God`s blessings and favor  for the Generation Station!   Thank you, God for my young friend and new job; I look forward to your plans and purpose.

Gotta to work!  Thank you God for your faithfulness.......AMEN!