I know it's not a New Flash to say that our world is increasingly insane and out of control. I am not planning on blogging about the Coronavirus or about what took place in Minnesota. I don't want to comment about the rioting or anything else that is going on in our world. I have realized one thing these past 3 months....I see what my calling is!
When Frank Sinatra sang the song "New York" he wasn't kidding when he said "if you can make it there you can make it anywhere." When you mix a pandemic and quarantine with the "New York Attitude" trust me, you get a huge mess. I can say it only because I have lived here on Long Island 47 years of my 56 year life! I am very grateful for my two jobs at Home Depot and Chick Fil-A. However, last weekend I realize one thing. The people I work with need Jesus in their life.
While taking a break at Home Depot in the Break Room, I have no choice but to listen in on the conversations. People are scared! People are not certain about the future. People have opinions and....people curse a lot! Something I am not used to! Working at a church for 22 years, you definitely don't hear a lot of "4 letter words!" I took this job at Home Depot as a part time job. Yet lately, it had switched to my full time job. They have offered me more hours than Chick Fil-A. When I look at the people I work with as well as the customers I serve, I realize that I have a newfound mission field. It is to be a light in the darkness. When I look in the eyes of fellow associates as well as customers, I see a lot of uncertainty. I know for a fact that God did not call me to go the Bible College to work 2 secular jobs. My original calling was to be a Missionary. Truthfully, if you told me 10 years ago that I would be working at Home Depot and Chick Fil-A, I would have told you no way Jose! However, I can see now that God needs people in places like these two companies to be a shining light in a dark world. Who else will ever tell them that God loves them? In all honesty, I don't get a whole lot of chances to share with any people. I am always so busy stocking shelves at Home Depot or working one of the "stations" at Chick Fil-A. I do know that my very life can be a godly example to people. I don't curse, lose my temper or "fly off the handle" when things go wrong. I am constantly praying for those around me. In fact, there is one lady who works in the paint department who recently had a meltdown over the whole coronavirus scare. Whenever I see her, I say a prayer for her.
We all need to understand what our calling is and do our best to shine our light brightly for Jesus. I am not the least bit thrilled that I live on Long Island and one reason I am still here is because of my kids. I am still hoping for that Beach Ministry in Hawaii with the Don Ho Fan Club! However, I need to be a godly example to all I am in contact with and yes...wearing my mask!!
SEE YOU NEXT TIME!
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