God Answers Prayer...

So, we know that God does answer prayer, but it is nice every now and then to see very specific answers to our prayers.  And, then sometimes, our prayers are not specific themselves!

Late last week and over the weekend, we (and I'm sure most of you who may read this) have been praying that God would give us some light at the end of our tunnel.  That He would show us that He is listening and that He will provide.

So, some interesting things have indeed happened already this week.  I'll briefly itemize them here:

1. First, the guys came to measure for the countertop in our new kitchen, and one of them was an owner of the company.  He was an interesting man -- very sharp, though he is interested in living "simple" in terms of reducing his dependence on the "system" -- living off the land, generating his own electricity, etc.  So, he gave me the name of a recruiter that he said specializes in placing people in technical fields.  So, I have called her and set up a phone interview with her for Thursday.  This is not for a job, but so that she can see if she can help "place" me.
2. Second, I received a phone call from another recruiter, this one out of Chicago, who works in the midwest, and specifically places a lot of people with my skillset -- or so she said.  She has no specific jobs in mind at this time, but she will be looking also.
3. Third, this afternoon, I happened to check our phone messages even though the light was not flashing, and sure enough, there was a call from a recruiter in a particular company (not a headhunter, but employed by this company).  So, I called him back, and we had a short discussion, and he indicated that a hiring manager in his company is interested in talking with me face to face.  So, I am looking forward to a phone call from his coordinator to set up an onsite interview.  This should happen late this week or early next week, depending on their schedule.

Now, my first response to these developments is, Thank you, Lord, for answering our prayer for some sign or  indication that You indeed are listening and that you can provide a job even in this dismal economy!

Yet, I know that the first two recruiters could well go for months without finding a job that really fits my skills, and this company is likely interviewing many people, and I know they don't need much of a negative indicator in order to decide that I'm not the right person for the job!

Actually, yesterday, I made the decision to make my prayers more specific -- I don't want (or should I say NEED) just an indication that He is listening...  I NEED a job so that I can provide for my family.  I am praying that, whether it is one of these possibilities or another that He has yet to reveal, that He provide a job -- an offer and full closure -- a paycheck.  I am praying that through His provision, I will be able to provide for the NEEDS of my family.

We do serve a great God, and He is indeed capable of supplying our needs in mighty ways.

Please pray a more specific prayer with me this week, and until He answers...

Lord, we do humbly thank you for showing that You are at work!  Please, Lord, now transform one of the opportunities into Your specific provision for my family!  To God be the Glory!