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Life Always Works Out on Its Own – Quit Trying Too Hard

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I’m currently at a crossroad in my life.

I just graduated college. I wanted to enjoy my last summer vacation but I was broke. School was pretty stressful so I wanted to have a good time but I was really broke. I was starting to get pressured to help with the costs at home.

(Cultural background info: On this side of the world, the children in a household are not expected to move out unless if they’re moving to work in a faraway place with better opportunities for work; and whether they move out or not, they are expected to help the parents with the expenses at home, especially if there are siblings, usually younger, who remain as dependents.) I’m not complaining with that idea as I WANT to help. I believe that as you get older, as children enter the working arena, parents should have to be able to relax more and eventually not worry about finances at all. But as it turns out, you can’t easily get a good high-paying job, even if you’ve graduated from a good school.

Financial pressure, from obligations and own desires, was caving in. Added to my frustration was boredom and little nuisance from other family members. Being at home way too much when you’re living with other people can really cause minor annoyances to tick you off.

Thank God for spiritual involvement. Just before graduation, I started attending a non-traditional Catholic community. However, it still took a few months for me to really start to let go and accept that a lot of the time, things are not going to go the way I want it to, no matter what I do. And it’s actually for the better.

I came to this realization because I found a job opening that I think is perfect for me. It’s exactly what I’ve been looking for. Though, I’m not sure how much it pays, I know I’ll love it. It’s an entry level job in what seems to be a good company with an office that is located in a great part of the metro and they’re willing to train in the field that I love – marketing. And not just marketing but the exact kind that I’ve been looking for – Search Engine Optimization!

This is a real jackpot since there aren’t many opportunities for that field for where I live.

I’m praying and praying and praying that I get this job. I’ve just sent out my application today and have not received word yet from the company. The real downside is they’ll be accepting applications for a few months so there’s a lot of waiting. Thank God I was able to get my hands on a part-time job that offers some cash and a little experience related to the job I’m applying for.

While I’m still praying that I get this job, I’m staying optimistic. I’m just feeling so good right now that I found such an opportunity. Again, praying and praying and praying.

To those who are going through something out there, here’s an email that I received first thing this morning from a good friend that might help you, too.

Cast Your Cares 

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE 
“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”(1 Peter 5:7, NIV) 

TODAY’S WORD 
God cares so much about you today. Not only does He love and care about you, He cares about the things that you care about as well. If you have concerns, worry or anxiety about something in your life today; finances, relationships, your job or anything else, know that your heavenly Father already has a plan to take care of those things for you. It’s a good plan, and He wants to show Himself strong on your behalf. 

The scripture reminds us that the lilies of the field and the birds of the air are cared for, how much more will your heavenly Father take care of you? Today, cast all of your anxiety on Him by choosing to trust that He is going to take care of you. Refuse to dwell on your problems and don’t allow them to steal your peace and joy any longer. Instead, choose to meditate on His Word and confess God’s promises over your life. Cast your cares on Him and experience His peace, joy and blessing all the days of your life! 

A PRAYER FOR TODAY 
Father, thank You for caring for me. I choose today to cast my cares on You and trust that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. I bless and magnify You in my life today and always in Jesus’ name. Amen.

I finally understand: The Church vs Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code

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I finally understand the church’s stand.

Before, I felt the Church’s reason for banning The Da Vinci Code was deeply rooted in sexism.

Now, I know it’s not that. That was the view of a childish high school student who felt so mature enough to view such matters in an objective and thorough analysis. No, it’s much deeper than that.

Despite having read Angels and Demons, (its ending should have been enough to make me understand) I only fully realized it when pondering upon a talk I had with a friend. My thinking had definitely been influenced by the book, though I had not embraced every bit as truth (it’s clearly stated in the book that it’s fiction), and I had told him that I don’t really believe in what the Bible says because the Bible was written by human beings who are not perfect and so very prone to mistakes and bias. My friend’s response was, “If you don’t believe in the Bible, than what do you believe in?”

Needless to say, my faith in the Bible is back with the recognition that the people who wrote it were not perfect but guided by God so instead of going in any extreme direction of embracing every bit completely or shunning the book, I’ve decided to accept it with an open mind.

Imagine if people were to believe in The Da Vinci Code that the Bible was created with hidden motives and intended to be skewed towards portraying one group as superior to another, if the Church were to not denounce Dan Brown‘s work as well as others that he used as references for his book…can you imagine the hell that would break loose?