God is not surprised. By anything.
The boss-man (that is, the owner of Edgewood) joined us for our department meeting Monday morning. He doesn't usually sit in on those meetings, and I was surprised to see him there. But God wasn't. He came to the meeting because he had news to tell us. "I'm selling Edgewood," he said with a peaceful sort of sadness about him. I was surprised to hear his announcement. But God wasn't. As the meeting continued, the boss-man explained his reasons and did everything he could to assure us Edgewood will continue to be the excellent place it is today. As I listened, God began assuring me HE was not surprised by any of the morning's revelations. And I started feeling peaceful about it, too. The question entered my mind about whether the new owner was going to bring in an new activities director. But the boss-man said there are no plans for personnel changes. He did say we're all going to "officially" be fired, and re-hired. (Will it go on my permanent record that I've been fired? That makes me feel like such a rebel. *wink*) For a while I wondered what was going to happen to our Bible study. Would the new owner say I couldn't do that with the residents anymore? But I have since learned enough about him to believe we will be allowed to continue. I still have a question about whether or not the new owner will be agreeable to me taking time off for speaking events. When I was hired, I was upfront about my speaking ministry and told them I would need to take time off a couple times a month for it. And the boss-man was OK with it. But I wonder, What if the new owner isn't? 'Cuz that'll be a deal-breaker for me. Yet, I remain confident God won't be surprised and so I am choosing to have peace about the uncertainties, too. Next week I'll meet the new boss-man, and the sale will be finalized. Maybe everything will carry on as it has been for the past three years. Or, maybe it won't. I don't know. But God does, and so I wait. Without worry. Because... God is not surprised. By anything.
4 comments:
God knows....trusting with you that He already has it worked out. Can't wait to hear how He is in the details.
Leah - Trusting God is the only thing that makes sense to me these days. I'll definitely be sharing His movement in the details. :)
I love your attitude about it. Been there and I know how hard that is... so, it's been a week :) How's the new boss-man?
Heather - So, you've been there, and lived to tell about it. That inspires me with hope. ;)
I've only met the new boss-man once. Seems like this transition is going to take a while. He comes in for meetings with my boss. I'm just not in the loop yet.
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