Perseverance, Patience and Sacrifice

I've started my new contract 7 weeks ago.  But it was a long while between jobs - 3 months in total.  


After 11 weeks of ups and downs, offers of work arose.  3 opportunities in one week resulting in 2 job offers and acceptance of 1.  I had expected it would take 3 months to find a job, let's just say God's timing is perfect...maybe too perfect! : )


The day I accepted my next job I was thinking - why has it taken so long and why did
He leave it til the last minute.  The next day, like a lightbulb moment, I realised those 3 months I've been able to:
1.  Focus on my physical health - exercising almost everyday and I am definitely stronger and more toned.
2.  Spend some time doing devotions almost everyday (which had previously been non existent)
3.  Be readily available to help friends during the week whether in a practical way or emotionally.
4.  Simplified my lifestyle again returning to the act of simplicity but also the appreciation of simple things.  
5.  With the need for some regular weekly activities, I'm more inclined to go to bible study and church each week to have some people interaction.


There have been a few sacrifices along the way too.  I have had to sacrifice my trip to Canada because I've used the savings.  I will also need to sacrifice my planned trip to Paris in Sept as my new employer have advised it's not a good time.

So unlike other times of trials I've found it harder to know what I'm learning during the journey and more realised at the end.   It has been harder to trust God.  I also feel like I have had to make a few sacrifices.

But maybe that's what being obedient to Him means?