Thankful for a Job Hunt

It has been a long 171 days since my job hunt began. I have been able to supplement my income with a couple of photography gigs and a few paintings. I have applied for over 400 jobs and had only 8 interviews (all of which were apparently unsuccessful.) In the state of the economy I am usually one of 50-150 applicants for one position (if it is a generic job such as clerical work, assistant, etc.)

It is very easy to get discouraged in the current situation but as the Thanksgiving season approaches, I am trying to have a more positive outlook. I have many things to be thankful for and I am trying hard to work though many situations in my personal and professional life. So many people have told me “God works in mysterious ways.”, “God won’t give you more than you can handle.”, and “God has a plan.” I wholeheartedly agree with all of these things. Scripture tells us:

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:11-13

As Thanksgiving approaches, remember to tell those around you that you love them and are thankful for them. Be thankful for the things that you DO have and focus less on the things you don’t have. Be thankful for your relatives even those that drive you bananas, be thankful for that house that you wish was bigger, be thankful for the food in your fridge you wish was a gourmet meal, be thankful for opportunities to learn and grow even when you are resisting change, be thankful for that job even if its hard and you hate it. Be thankful for the freedom that we have that allows you to have these things. Most of all, be thankful for the One who has a plan, works in mysterious ways, and won’t give you more than you can handle.

Peace and Blessings,

Amanda