Between this new issue and the last so many things have been happening. Good things I might add! I have been receiving blessings from the Lord on my job. The last time I wrote I had stated that I was a conductor with New York City Transit Authority. Now as we speak I am in school to become a Train Operator. Praise God!
To become a Train Operator, you are to have held your position as a conductor for two years. However, in my case it has been different. I have only held the position of conductor for six months. Out of the one hundred new Train Operators only five of us were already in the transit system. I am the only one out of the five with under a year in the system. Everyone else had either two or more years of service. The remaining 95 came from taking and passing the civil service exam. God definitely has his hand in my situation. When man says one thing God says something else and He gets all the glory.
Now, with this new position comes much more responsibility. And with this new responsibility, anxiety, worries, and fear starts to present themselves. At any point in time on my train, I can have anywhere from 1,000 to 1,500 people riding. Many times in life, we do not reach our full potential because these negative spirits play a major part on why we don’t take that promotion or take that new job. We sometimes get complacent in what we are doing because it’s comfortable and the responsibility is light.That is what I am going through right now. I was comfortable in the position as a conductor. I know that by moving into this new position the worries, the anxiety, and the fears will start to rear its ugly head. Believe me, when I tell you that there is a lot we have to learn in the five months of training. There have been quite a few people who have already dropped out because the worries, anxiety, and the fears have taken over. But I have to step out in faith and trust God, because He has set forth this path for me.
We must not let these negative spirits take control of us because if we do we will not be able to obtain higher heights in our careers or in life. Luke 12:22 states,“Therefore I say unto you, take no thought for you”, meaning do not worry because worrying accomplishes nothing. We must also have confidence in our own abilities that we can accomplish any task we set out to do. Proverbs 26:3 For the Lord will be your confidence. If we trust and have faith in our Lord we can do all things. As humans we will at times cross the line and fret when we should trust.
Do you trust and have faith in your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ? If we have faith and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ then we should not worry. Some of us have taken on that characteristic all our life. It is a negative spirit we must rebuke. If we would just believe what the scriptures tell us like in Luke 12:31 “ But seek his kingdom and these things will be given to you as well” then why should we worry or fear. In my case I am stepping out on God’s word that if I trust and believe what the Bible tells me, I cannot lose and I will not lose.
Peace and Blessings,
Ronald B. Wiggins
Founder & President
CQ Christian Quarterly Magazine
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Wow! I share a similar testimony. I left a fortune 500 company to take on another opportunity I believe was sent by God. Before I accepted this new opportunity I prayed and fasted about it and asked God to seal all doors shut, if this was not of Him. The doors kept opening and it was a great opportunity. Closer to home, more money and it allowed me to spend more time with my children. I increased my tithes accorded to my new pay and I didn't get lax with God. Out of nowhere the job that I thought was long term ended in 3 months and now I'm unemployed. I received a few job offers, each one was taken back, yet I held on to my faith and praised God for keeping me still. Every morning I awake the enemy attacks me with all that needs to be paid and do and my heart begins to race and then I close my eyes and just call on the name Jesus! It's ironic that I should get this email today because out of all days I've been unemployed today the enemy is really on my back and I continue to take God at His word "you promised to never leave me nor forsake me" and "seek ye first the kingdom of God and all things (not some) but ALL things shall be added unto you" and "cast ALL your cares upon Him because He cares for you" and "let not your heart be trouble" and "I came that you may have life and have it MORE abundantly." "God is not a man that He should lie." I don't have any other choice but to believe Him. My past serves as a testimony that God is able and will give you, me...us "peace that surpasses all understanding." Surely if He provides food for the birds in the air, He will not let His own, who are called by His name to suffer. We must crucify our flesh daily! PERSERVERANCE is key! For EVERYTHING works for the good for them that love, serve and diligently seek Him. Please continue to pray my strength. Wishing God's best for you!
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