I JUST CAN'T SEEM TO GET AWAY FROM IT!!

     It's been a part of my life since 2015. I never expected to be a part of it. If you told me in 2011 I would be doing it I would have told you that you were crazy. I was pastoring in a large church so that thought of it never occurred to me. I didn't really know much about it. It didn't exist on Long Island until 2015. I saw it in Orlando and didn't really think much about it. Little did I know that it would become a huge part of my life. In reality, I just can't seem to get away from it! What am I referring to you might ask? Chick Fil-A!!!

     If you know me you know my heart is in ministry and serving God. My hope in 2020 was to start my own ministry but as we all know a year ago we were in the beginning stages of a global pandemic. I found myself working more at Home Depot and less at Chick Fil-A. Chick Fil-A was forced to shut down for 3 weeks because a team member tested positive. I honestly tried real hard to find another job besides Chick Fil-A. I felt as though I was going nowhere. It didn't seem as though the leadership there had any plans for me to advance in any way. I had my feelers out and was looking for a "new career." Churches were not hiring and I want so desperately to climb out of debt. I had a huge decision to make. My plan a year ago in February was to stay full time with Chick Fil-A and part time with Home Depot. Like I said before the pandemic changed that! By the end of 2020 I could not find any other opportunities or jobs that fit my gifts and talents. I was frustrated! January 2021 changed all that and I thank God and give him the praise.

     Every June and January, Chick Fil-A gives you a review. The owner/ operator decided he wanted to do my review. He gave me a good one then asked what my plans were as far as working at Chick Fil-A. I told him I wanted to advance with Chick Fil-A and was hoping to move up in the company. I have been with the company for over five years and served as a manager at the Port Jefferson store. I prayed and asked God to show me what His will was for my life. To be honest I was stressing out over it but deep down I knew God had a great plan for my life. I was not wrong! The owner offered me a leadership position full time with benefits, vacation and personal days and a pay raise. I accepted! So for the past few weeks I have been opening Chick Fil-A each morning with my new role as a Shift Captain! 

    So in conclusion, I just can't seem to get away from it. Chick Fil-A! Even when I try, God still has me serving and working there. I am not complaining because It has been a blessing to me. Maybe someday I will serve at a church, but in the meantime it truly is MY PLEASURE to serve at Chick Fil-A. I feel in my heart of hearts that 2021 is going to be a great year!

HAVE A BLESSED WEEK!