The job hunt continues- ish. So, as I was planning on sitting down to write this post, I hadn't heard back from anyone about even an interview. As I walk into the coffee shop I applied at (Cafe Mono) which I hadn't heard back from yet, I just ordered my Chai Latte and let it be. Little did I know, the owner was siting at a table and after I put my stuff down, he says, "Are you Jackie?" And I said, "Yeah, hi!" and he says "So I talked to Carlee (another girl on project who applied here) and she's starting on Tuesday, so I guess come in on Monday and we'll see what day I can get you in to train. The sooner the better so I can just set you all loose." I'm sure I looked so dumb, with my mouth open and like this super relieved and expression of unbelief on my face. So, looks like, I GOT A JOB! It feels almost unreal- seeing as it was super casual the way we set up me even coming in to figure when to come to train, but I think it's real. Whoop!
God is faithful. Even if it ends up me not working here, at least my perseverance paid off. I came in 3 times in one day just to talk to the owner. Dedication man. I'm praising him that after 7 days of constant followups and applications, I have a job. :) It's right down the street from where we're staying and perfect. ok. Moving on.
This week we had our first Night of Reflection where we spent a few hours alone with God. It was great to just sit back, and meditate on all that's been going on and just been happening with life. This week we've also had the opportunity to have women's time, a night of MPD (ministry partnership development), FNL (Friday night live), Fugitive (cops and robbers basically), and our first day on Campus!
I went to SDSU, San Diego State University (GORGEOUS campus- which is also HUGE), and had a conversation unlike any I'd ever had. My DNA group leader Marian and I went out and did Soularium cards with two sisters first, which went well but was pretty short. Then we ate lunch and went out again. We ran into a guy who we ended up talking to for an hour and a half. He was from Saudi Arabia, has been here for 3 years, and missed his family a lot. He was raised in a Muslim house, but had fallen away from his faith. We did Soularium with him, switched to the KGP (Knowing God Personally book), and then we just sat and answered question after question he had. By the end, my brain hurt from trying to come up with answers and everything but I really feel like the Holy Spirit spoke in great ways through me and Marian. Even when I had no idea what to say, God came through and told me exactly what to say. It was definitely interesting and challenging. I can't wait to go back out next Monday.
I'm so tired, but so full of faith and love right now. God is so good, and even in my doubt and my frustration he still comes through. He continually shows me that he can do what I don't expect him to do through my doubt. God is good all the time.
Till I write again,
Jacks
P.S. Here's some of the girls in my condo. Who I LOVE. :) So blessed to have them in my life.
God is good. So glad to hear you got a job. Sounds like you are learning so much about yourself. What a wonderful experience. Keep on Shining your light for Him.
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