During the Last Supper, Jesus prayed for himself and then he prayed for the disciples. And then, with the hour of his death approaching, he took time to pray for us. He prayed for all those who would believe through the ministry of the disciples, and that means each one of us.
This is what he told God:
“My prayer is not for them alone.
I pray also for those who will believe in me
through their message,
that all of them may be one, Father,
just as you are in me and I am in you.
May they also be in us so that the world
may believe that you have sent me.
I have given them the glory that you gave me,
I have given them the glory that you gave me,
that they may be one as we are one:
I in them and you in me.
May they be brought to complete unity
to let the world know that you sent me
and have loved them even as you have loved me.
Father, I want those you have given me
Father, I want those you have given me
to be with me where I am,
and to see my glory,
the glory you have given me
because you loved me
before the creation of the world."
(John 17:20-24)
Jesus prays for us still.
“Therefore he is able to save completely
those who come to God through him,
because he always lives to intercede for them”
(Hebrews 7:25)
Do you ever think that Jesus prays for us? How awesome is that! Prayer is powerful and how much more powerful does it feel to know that He intercedes for us!
These last few months I have experienced a season of change! I’m not a big fan of change - normally, but I do have to say that this season has also been one of learning for me. I have learned more about myself than probably at any other time in my life.
One of the struggles brought about by all the changes was the need to find employment. God, once again, has shown me that He is in control! I’ve experienced many “highs” during this season, but also many “lows”. These changes are not what I would have chosen for myself, but I honestly have to say that I am thankful for the challenges because they’ve brought me to a place I’ve never been before in my life.
There is a position I applied for about a month ago that was the same type work I’ve been doing, but at another facility. It is a position that I have wanted since I first heard about the opening. I have been praying for God to lead me to the job where I could best serve and yesterday, I received a call from this facility to set up an interview for the job.
I’m saying a prayer of thanksgiving. My opinion is that when job hunting - the greatest opportunity comes with the interview! Another this season has taught me is to have confidence in myself and in my abilities. Granted, this is a “work in progress” - but I do believe more in myself (thanks, J and Dr S) than I probably ever have before and know that I can convey that belief in an interview.
J has provided me with many tools that have helped me learn so much about myself. I know that God put J in my life at a time when I needed Him most and He has continued working through her in my journey. She (and Dr S) have helped me to see that I am capable of so much more than I ever believed and have provided me with the tools to achieve so much!
Oh, and I also start a job tomorrow - so I am ready, willing and able to follow God’s lead. I know that He will go before me and I will be in the best place to serve!
In His Love and Blessings
annb
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