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Working with the Lord

 In preparation for an event I was going to be working at, where they were expecting over 50,000 visitors, I thanked God in advance for His strength to keep me going and for making every day easy, fun and wonderful. I was inspired to meditate on the Bible verses where Jesus asks us to cast our cares and burdens on Him and He will give us His burden which is light. (See Bible verses below). It got me thinking that the things that limit us are matter, time and space. Where there is none of those, you are only left with light. Light is boundless, free and limitless. Is it any wonder why Jesus said His burden is light? As we had been warned that the area of the exhibition hall where I was going to be working would be chlly, I made sure I had layers on. While I was on my break, I met a friend who was also working at the event. When she held my hands, she told me they were freezing and said I must be cold. I told her I was fine. A few minutes later, I bumped into one of the managers. I s...

God’s Unmerited Favour

When I saw this event job going, I applied for it. The agency told us the client was going to decide based on our portfolios. I presumed the client was going to look at our photos. As the event was for designers and fashion buyers, I thought I had no chance. I reckon they were probably going to pick very young and attractive staff to work at that event. I couldn't believe it when I received a text from my agency asking me to let them know if I could work on one day.  I decided not to go for it as I didn't want to work long hours in such hot weather. I believe I receive opportunities not because of my qualifications  experience or looks, but because of God's unmerited favour. Thank you, God, for your constant grace. ❤️ ---- Relevant Bible verses: “This  is  the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the Lord of hosts." Zechariah 4: 6 "And of His fullness we have all received, and grace for grace. ...