Status: Employed

I've done it. I've actually done it: I signed a contract for employment next month. (Trivia: I did it on my 22nd birthday.)

I've been thinking and praying, praying and thinking, thinking and praying over my 'next step' these past few months and I believe that this is what God wants me to do.

NOW> I'm still bumming around this entire month though! Work starts on October 1st and I still have some time to culminate my vacation with a bang... whatever that means. I used to think that meant going on a trip to Europe at my dad's expense, but I've long since given up on that thought after seeing how much such a trip would cost. My conscience wouldn't let me badger my dad into letting me go to London even for a few days. End of that story.

END> So how is this long vacation going to end? Inspired by Jonathan Edwards' Resolutions, I am writing my own set of resolutions in keeping with Paul's exhortation to live a life worthy of the calling we have received. Inasmuch as they are in accordance with His will, I know the Holy Spirit will enable me to keep my resolutions to the glory of God's name. Being the forgetful human that I am, it is definitely wise to have a list to check back on once in a while (or every Sunday in my case). I'm actually enjoying the process of finding faults in myself then decidedly writing resolutions to amend my behavior. (I have 21 resolutions so far) The (longer) process of being faithful to what I've written is going to be a much more difficult road to travel. Even now I realize I've broken most of my resolutions. Nevertheless, thanks and praise be to the God who has promised that a victorious end will doubtless be reached.

(I wrote this entry last Sept. 6 but forgot to publish it until today.)