Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
and lean not on your own understanding;
in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.
Retirement has been a dream for me for the last
five years. On May 1st it will be a reality. I've worked in libraries for
twenty-four plus years; public, school, and academic. Twelve of those years, I
spent encouraging children to read. I loved the joy on their faces when they
found a book they liked. Reading to the kids in storytime and library class
made my day. The other twelve years, I've worked as a technical services
manager; the person who makes sure the books are searchable in the catalog. Through
all of this, I've learned one thing—Trust God!
Even in a line of work where you'd think the
environment would be quiet and calm, stress availed. On the days I wondered why
God led me to work in libraries, I heard the Holy Spirit say, "trust God."
So many times, I didn't understand decisions people made, the anxiety they caused
or negative attitudes. God said, "trust me." So I did. On my desk I
have a little sign that says pray. And I
do, everyday.
As I reminisce about my journey in the libraries,
I see God's hand all over those days. Amid the negative and stress, many
positive, happy memories pop up. I made some great friends and learned more
than I can even write about. God knew what I needed far before I did. I just
needed to trust him.
He knows my future and I trust him to guide me.