Life of a Twenty-Something: Careers

The place where God calls you is where your deep gladness meets the world's deep hunger. (Fredrick Buechner)

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Earlier last month, I was surprised when my boss called me into his office and offered me a permanent position at Reasons To Believe, the science-and-faith think tank I've been working for (as a temporary copyeditor) these past four months.

 
A few weeks prior I had no idea where God would place me when my contract was up in September, but I was amazingly at peace with it. I had an interview with another company that seemed like an exciting place to work, but also seemed like a risk I wasn't sure I should take. Then, to my surprise, the day of my interview was the same day my supervisor gave me the option to stay and work as a permanent copyeditor. 

I was both overwhelmed and excited. I had been preparing myself to leave RTB in the coming weeks and had finally found peace with the idea of moving forward, to something new. However, I knew that I had just been offered a great opportunity to grow and learn more as an editor. I still interviewed with the other company and felt I presented myself well, but as I waited for an answer, I realized God was telling me to stay at RTB. Once I found that peace, the next day I received a "sorry, we decided to go with other candidates," email from one of the interviewers. I wasn't sad. I was actually relieved. 

It's been about a month since I was hired on permanently at Reasons and, after five months here, I still have a lot to learn. Everyday at work my faith and confidence is challenged in big and small ways. Twenty one years young and navigating the "real world" is a daily reality that both terrifies and thrills me (though, I admit, I'm mostly terrified). 

May my mind be molded by faith, not fear. May God's truth be my daily inspiration to work and live for His glory instead of my own.