Friday, October 25, 2013
Lessons From the Edge
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.
God knows....trusting with you that He already has it worked out. Can't wait to hear how He is in the details.
ReplyDeleteLeah - Trusting God is the only thing that makes sense to me these days. I'll definitely be sharing His movement in the details. :)
ReplyDeleteI 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?
ReplyDeleteHeather - So, you've been there, and lived to tell about it. That inspires me with hope. ;)
ReplyDeleteI'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.