I'm listening to Joel Osteen right now (preacher on TV), and he is talking about how to stop running from challenges and how to allow God to help you overcome each challenge. It's a test, he says.

And it dawned on me: I am running from challenges right now. I am applying for other jobs (seemingly easier jobs) because I don't want the discomfort of having to overcome these new challenges that are being presented to me. I also don't feel I CAN overcome the challenges, despite having overcome every challenge presented thus far. Joel is saying that when you stop running from that which is difficult or uncomfortable, and when you confront the challenges, God swoops in to help.

Along those lines, yesterday I ran up against a major snag while using Google docs. I couldn't figure out a design problem. Then suddenly it occurred to me to use Excel to accomplish the task. I used Excel and it worked! I found a workaround solution! Granted, it's likely not the most efficient solution or method to this design issue, but still, I figured it out and overcame the challenge.

So, maybe I need to stay put and face the challenges that my new job presents to me. My company is taking it easy on me so far, they're not overloading me and they're not giving me any tasks that I feel are beyond my reach. I am actually doing the work so far, and I think I am doing it pretty well. My boss seemed pleased with the work I submitted to him yesterday that has to do with website design changes for a client.

This new outlook is interesting to me. In faith, I will move forward. Perhaps this job WAS the answer to my prayers, and I don't even realize it.