I got a job!

It was a hectic weekend that I had. We went to Kansas City on Friday afternoon and stayed the night over. Well, the story began last Sunday (two days after graduation). I was at church. Once I was done practicing for the worship service, I went to the back of the sanctuary and said hello to a man from the Kansas' Baptist Association's director. He asked me what I was gonna do after graduation. I told him, well, I'm looking for a job right now. Then, he asked me what my major was, and I said, "Communication."

The next day I got a text message from my pastor's wife, who happens to work with this man, telling me to call her director. So, I called. He said, there is a vacancy for a communication position in Kansas City with a Christian University. He said the president was really interested to see me and wanted me to come for the graduation reception on Friday night. I agreed.

Thursday night, I had all my stuffs packed. Then I felt so uneasy. I'm not sure if I was willing to move to Kansas City leaving my church (thats my only thing that held me back). Did a lot of thinking that night, prayed really hard, went to sleep.

Friday morning, before I left, I received a phone call from a company who interviewed me last time. I kinda turned them down last month because I wasn't interested with the position they were interviewing for. But they still called and asked me if I was still available. They wanted to interview me for a director of mobile marketing position. I SAID, "YES!" So, they said they are going to interview me next week.

Left to Kansas City, did the very casual interview with the University's President. And at that time I learned that I interviewed for a Director of Communication position. At the end of the interview, the president asked me if I was going to be available for a lunch with his wife, nephew, and the graduation's guest speaker so that we could talk more about the position. He also wanted to keep my portfolio overnight and returned me the next day. I agreed.

Saturday, at lunch, we were just talking very casual. He didn't mention anything about the job. None! Until the very last minute of the lunch. He asked, "So Amelia, if I offered you the job and the other company also offers you the job, which one will you choose?" I smiled and said, I will pray for both. He smiled. He looked at me. Then, he said, "So Amelia, the Communication Director's position is yours if you want it. I understand that you're in the process of interviewing with another company. That's fine. You can think about it. And, if you do decide to take my offer, you can begin whenever you are ready." I was speechless. All I could say that moment was, "Thank you, God!"

God is so good! It never crossed my mind that I would get a job offer this soon. I mean, a week after graduation? I was looking for an entry-level job, but God provided me with a better one. He even gives me options! Isn't that something?

It's not something for me to be boastful about, but I just wanted to share how wonderful God works are in our lives. So, when I looked back at those times when I was frustrated with the job situation about a month ago, God really reminded me that this is what you get when you surrender your life to Him. Now, the hardest part is to step out in faith.

It is my prayer now that God reveals where He wants me to be at...