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TITLE: The Perfect Job That Wasn't | Previous Challenge Entry
By Donna Powers
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And everyone’s been nice
But I've found I can't do this
And that makes me think twice.
When someone tries to teach me
It’s like they’re speaking Greek
I’ve tried so hard to learn this
It gets worse, every week.
I prayed and asked for guidance
To choose which job to take
So I was sure that I’d succeed
But now I can’t mistake
The knowledge that this isn’t
The right place for my skill
No matter that I was so sure
That this job is God’s Will.
I thought this was God’s purpose
But now I am confused
I started with such high hopes
I came here so enthused.
I know I prayed. I know I asked
The Lord to guide my choice
And I was careful to attune
My heart to hear His Voice.
I’ve been a nurse for twenty years
And learned each job with ease
But now I’m faced with failure
The questions my head tease:
How could I be mistaken?
How could I be so wrong?
Why did it seem like all the clues
To this place were so strong?
Who is this me who makes mistakes?
Why is it I can’t learn?
I don’t know how to see myself
I don’t know where to turn.
And how will I know surely
Which job is next to take?
How can I know for sure if
I could make a mistake?
I have to trust the Spirit
Who lives within my heart
I have to trust God’s guidance
And know He’ll do His part.
For though this job’s not right for me
It is not a mistake
For God can teach me lessons
And I’m here for His sake.
I’ll follow Him again, today
As I seek my next place
I know He’ll lead me once again
And comfort me with grace.
So though today I am confused
I choose to give Him praise
For He’s the One Who has a plan
For all my lifetime’s days.
I must trust though I can’t see
The reason I came here
I must put my faith in Him
And not succumb to fear.
For all my life He’s blessed me so
And one day I will see
That this was part of His great plan
To where He’s leading me.
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