Life

Yesterday was one of the hardest days I have ever encountered in my career. Everyone talks about layoffs and losing jobs but I never imagined I would experience it. I did not lose my job, but I saw 6 people around me get laid off. I don’t know how to feel and have several emotions about the whole thing. I’m upset, scared, worried and grateful. I work for Corporate America and although I get paid pretty well, with great benefits, is it worth being treated like just a number and being disposable? I am very grateful for the job that I have and I understand that millions would do anything to have the job that I have. But I can’t help but think about; “What if that was me?” do I have enough in my emergency fund? Could I find a job that pays the same? etc. A sermon that our pastor spoke about keeps coming to my mind. I was always told that God doesn’t give you more than you can handle but nowhere in the bible does it say that. In fact, maybe God throws us curve balls to remind us to lean on and seek him. We get wrapped up in the ways of life and the acceptance of this world that sometimes we stray from our priorities. Maybe just maybe this whole experience is a reminder of the more important things in life like God and Family. Every morning I give my day to him and every night I come home to my family. That’s all I need in this life, the love of the God almighty and my husband. I will continue to pray for the families affected and also praise him for his eternal love.