Coincidence?? I think not...

I don't believe in coincidences. As a Christian, that should assumed that coincidences don't exist, but when we don't acknowledge and thank our Creator for the good things (and seek Him in the bad), isn't that what we're chalking up the circumstances?? Or we make them self-centered attributing all glory and honor and praise to ourselves.

These thoughts stem from the last 2.5 weeks... This is how it all began...

Wednesday September 29th is the day the Law & Order: SVU episode aired with the plot line featuring the true story of backlogged rape kits across our nation. That same week is when we lost so many young souls to suicide that led from bullying. That is the night my epiphany came that I would rather change someone's life than get married.

Thursday September 30th is the day I wrote a blog about it and looked for a job along those lines around SouthEast Michigan. I applied for Haven that afternoon. I felt refreshed, passionate, and ready for whatever happened next. And little did I know what would happen on...

Friday October 1st. At 10:59 I get a phone call from "Restricted" (which I don't normally answer, but answered because there was a chance I would have the oppportunity to temp for my mom's office this weekend) and it turned out to be Haven HR asking me a few questions and scheduling an interview for Monday October 4th at 2:30 pm. Not even 48 hours after my epiphany. Coincidence?? I think not...

Monday October 4th I drove all the way down to Southfield to the Haven counseling offices for my interview. Which just so happens to be the building next to where my mom works. (Coincidence?? I think not...) My interview started a little late, went for about 30-45 mins and then I filled out paperwork. I came out excited and I felt really good about the interview.

Tuesday October 5th & Wednesday October 6th I had a lot of anxiety. They hadn't told me when I would hear from them about the job or even another interview...

Thursday October 7th I started feeling true discouragement and started praying about what I should do next. 12:13 pm I get another phone call from "Restricted" aka Haven HR asking me to come in on Monday October 11th for interview #2. The best part?? The position I originally interviewed was taken by someone else within the organization and they would be interviewing me for a different full time position still within the shelter but doing something I'm way more excited about and I feel would fit better with my career/life goals. Plus it's been exactly 1 week since I applied for the job. (Coincidence?? I think not...)

Monday October 11th at 9 am was interview #2. I skipped church the night before so that way I could get an adequate night sleep because I would have to get up super early to get ready and make the hike back down to Southfield. Of course I didn't sleep well at all!! Who could under those circumstances!? My interview was much shorter but was way more intense. I came away very unsure of how I did. I actually lied to most people telling them I thought it went well, blahblahblah, when actually I felt very... inadequate. Who was I to think I deserved such a job?? I just got my bachelor's degree, I had no real experience except 40 hours my junior year of college. Even that 40 hour internship felt like it didn't even count because I didn't do much but observe.

Tuesday October 12th & Wednesday October 13th came and went and I still felt incredibly discouraged. Again, I had no idea if/when I'd hear back from Haven. Again prayers were going up about what my next steps would be, especially since the holidays are quickly approaching.

Thursday October 14th started like any ordinary Thursday since I've been home. I got up, went to the gym, and came home to shower and get myself ready for the day. While I was getting ready it hit me: I forgot to send a thank you note to Haven after my 2nd interview. I totally remembered after my first one, but I totally forgot after I felt so discouraged about Monday. I spent the next 15 or so minutes kicking myself (not literally) and thinking very negative thoughts. 20 minutes after my revelation my phone rings. It's "Restricted". My heart leaps a little but then I think, "What if they're calling me to reject me!?" So I answered... and WAS OFFERED THE JOB!!!! Full time, full benefits, paid vacation. Plus it pays more than the job I originally applied/interviewed for. Exactly 2 weeks after I applied for the job!!! Coincidence?? I think not...

It's amazing what happens when your will for your life is no longer your own but God's. My world was turned upside down (in a good way) in a period of 15 days.


So... coincidence???


I think not...