For those that know me, they know that I have been pretty frustrated with my line of work for some time now. I am grateful for the job, of course, but I've finally accepted that I was never meant to be a sales person. Although, God blessed me with this work, I do believe His intentions were to basically use it as something to help me get back on my feet after my divorce.
I have been pet sitting here and there and I finally came to the conclusion that this is what I want to do for money. I care about animals and their well being and I want to give pet parents the peace of mind while they are away that their furry, feathered, or scaley friend is in good hands. But something horrifying (well...I am being a little dramatic about it) happened and my confidence packed it's bags and started running.
This morning I was feeling a little lazy and decided to get on Facebook. Actually, I am addicted and need help but that's a whole other blog. As I was scrolling down the wall, I come across a friends' post with a picture advertising cleaning services and....may I gulp....pet sitting services as well. There I was staring at her card thinking, "This was suppose to be my baby!" After the initial shock, doubt, worry, fear of failure, and a multitude of other thoughts flooded in and that's when God spoke to me.
I had ordered some business cards and they arrived last week. Being the situation controller I am, I decided to wait to pass them out on my next day off. By seeing that post, God made me realize that when you wait too long to fulfill your (and His) dreams, someone else may come along and take what's meant to be yours. After all, God does have a plan for winning souls to Him and He calls each of us to perform certain tasks. If we are unwilling or waiting for OUR time to do what needs to be done, He will simply find someone else to do it. And personally, I really don't want to miss out on what God has in store with this venture.
"I went by the field of the lazy man, and by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; and there it was, all overgrown with thorns; its surface was covered with nettles; its stone wall was broken down. When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction: A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest; so shall your poverty come like a prowler, and your need like an armed man." Proverbs 23:30-40
There it is. That's me right there. I wait and because I wait, things become out of control and I find myself desperate to get what I need. I sometimes get overwhelmed in thought about all that needs to be done and I am tired before I even set out to do a thing. The result of this is that I end up not doing what I desire to do because in my head, I have already failed. We have to remember the devil is hard at work and will do what needs to be done to stop us from doing God's work. The devil wants us to fail but God wants us to succeed. The things we like to do, the desires in our hearts...they are not there for kicks and giggles. It's placed there by God so that we get a little push to take action as well as find joy in what we do. Joy equals working harding hard to produce the best results and if I would just do what I am suppose to do in a timely manner than there would be no need for desperation.
As much as the devil provides tools for failure, God gives us the tools and strength for success. My faith should remind me that God will take care of all the little details that are needed to make my business grow. As long as I am willing to follow His direction, I have no need to fear competition or worry that it will flop.
"And He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish." John 21:6
