~Thursday Thanks: Long Week~

Today I am thankful that it is Thursday-ha!

The first weeks of work are always the hardest. Trying to figure out what all you are supposed to be doing, making mistakes, asking LOTS of questions, and getting your rhythm with the people around you. So far things have gone pretty well. They are kind of creating a new position for me as they go-I will be around to do jobs these super busy people just can't get to. Plus, helping out as much as I can with the phones and cashiering. Since there isn't really a designated spot for me, I have found myself at loose ends a couple of times-BUT, I know with time we will figure it out, and it will all run smoothly!

Anyways, all this to say-I am glad it is Thursday! The first week is almost over, and hopefully next week will go even better! I am looking forward to the weekend to kind of sit down with myself and process the days (I am SUCH a girl-ha-I have to review and organize my thoughts or they will never quiet!). I think it goes without saying, that I am SO thankful for this job. I am SO thankful to be tired, and looking forward to the weekend:)! I feel blessed to have this job, and just continue to pray that the LORD will be honored through me in this. I usually have viewed jobs only as a means to pay MY bills and to serve MY needs. After this time of unemployment, I am really seeing what a gift this job is, and my prayer is to really see the people I am working with/for. I really hope to be able to serve them. So far my nerves and pride have been winning my days:(, but the morning is new-and it's just another reason I am thankful today is Thursday, tomorrow is Friday, and then it is WEEKEND time!

All-in-all, I think this week has been difficult. I have struggled more with myself -anxiety, desire to be well liked, temptation to seek attention(oh, yes, that is still a battle I have to PRAY about;), FEAR of being disliked or unsuitable for the job, etc...-more than I have struggled with the actual job, but I am glad for this:

"Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the LORD's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions NEVER fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness(oh, LORD)."

Lamentations 3:21-23