Changes

A few weeks ago, I was pretty stressed about work- not my youth job, my part time job.  After almost 10 years, my boss told me she was considering that it might be time for me to stop doing part of my job and have others doing it instead.  It's something I have done at least once a week for 10 years.  So, it really made me wonder about my job, and question what my future there would be if that became a reality. 
Today, I started training people on how to do it.  It has become a reality.  But, I've let go of the stress and fear for my future.  I've decided to let God handle it.  Today, I realized a lot of things.  For 10 years, I've been tied down to 2 deadlines every week.  This has given me added stress, kept me from doing things, and caused me to have some very long work days in order to get things done on time.  After everyone is trained and that is no longer part of my job, I will have even more flexibility in my schedule.  I'll be able to take time off easier.  When I need to be done on a Friday, I can be.  And, no more getting up early Saturday just to get something in before it's too late!  Yes, things seem to be looking up, now! 
What am I going to do instead?  Projects!  All of the little things I like to do and never have time to do will now get put on my "to do" list and I'll be able to accomplish them.  I'm not excited about more office time.  But, if I'm planning and accomplishing projects, I'll be happy.
So, what seemed like the end has become a new beginning.  And, I'm pretty sure, God knew what I needed before I did.  Funny how that usually works out!
Daniel 2:21
God is the one who changes times and eras, who dethrones one king, only to establish another, who grants wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those with insight
Blessings,
Jennifer