This morning as I went on my usual Saturday 530am walk at the nature reserve, I sat in the darkness alone, soaking in nature’s full unsullied nocturnal glory, when a sadness began to encroach on me.
In the last few weeks, I’d sent out dozens of job applications to serve in low to middle income countries, only to hear nothing back.
“A lot of these roles are filled already, even when they’re being advertised for.”
“Sometimes the openings are closed even before the deadline has lapsed.”
“Sometimes, they’re looking for a National to fill the role first.”
Whatever the reason was- I couldn’t help but wonder, “For all my qualifications, am I still not good enough?”
It was a friend who snapped me back to reality with remarkable candor, “Can you not see you’re over-qualified in some areas? Don’t you trust that God has His timing?!”
I realized that I have several single friends. Yet, in spite of how they might sometimes feel, I also know that none of them are not “good enough.” God simply has His divine timing, when it comes to important decisions in our lives. And what we need to do is to trust in His goodness.
A mentor, up equally early as I this morning, texted me back, “Is God’s goodness enough for you?”
Today, if you’re struggling with a season of limbo, know that it has nothing to do with your being “not good enough,” but everything with learning to trust in His goodness.
As hard as it is to believe, I, too, am learning this truth, too.
Let’s trust God together.