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lUCINDA JONES
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Teacher at Henrico County Public Schools

In the wee hours of the morning!

The weather is starting to get colder especially in the wee hours of the morning. I am starting to wake up really early now that I have a new job. But in spite of the new job, it give me time to think on a lot of things. When I was out searching for employment I would wake up early and just talk to God. I would ask him Why me? Why put a single mom threw so much. I wanted to just crawl back into bed because nothing could be worse than to not have a job especially when your 14 year old need shoes or need his hair cut. I couldn't go call my parents because they are not the people you can call and just say, "I need you all to help me? "I need a warm hug or just for someone to say they love me". I had to love myself and hug myself. In those early wee mornings when you can hear sound of the cracks from the walls that's when you draw close to God. Everyday I went out searching for work just to have doors shut on my face. Employers would call me or email me after they received my application and tell me that they had already hired someone. I felt so rejected and beaten down that I start believing that I would never find anything. Honestly, I wanted to go home and just curl up in my old bedroom the nice bed that I grew up in. We sometimes forget that the person that we never give credit for or even give support for is ourselves. This year I have been through so much if I make through the new year I will have made it . In the wee hours is when I think of my ex-fiancé and how I prayed that God would send someone for me and my son . I danced in that white wedding gown just to have to return it . I wonder what he is doing sometimes. I hope that he treats my sister better than he treated me. In the wee hours of the morning you will find me down on my knees praying to God. Praying that he gives me strength and that he keeps food on the table and the wolves at bay. Its amazing what happens during the wee hours of the morning. I have learned so much about myself during that time. I just ask for grace and more miracles.

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Linda Scheele
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Thank you,sorry your going thru so much, I've been and am there, minus my grown children, I was let go from a previous job I loved, I was a victim of downsizing, now looking for work again only now 56 and it seems like i'm starting over, only harder at my age. Even though you have all this working knowledge, they want to pay you 10.00 an hour what is up with that. I,very been praying as well trying to hang in their and believing my perfect job will come along, good luck to you I'Lloyd be praying for you as well

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William Agnew
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Iucinda, Tell us more. I like to hear you!

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David Amara
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JESUS LOVES YOU!

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William Agnew
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Iucinda, You are an angel. You will one day sit among God and the Angels. God knows the purity of your soul when things have hurt so badly, yet we remain loving, we know no hatred.

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April Mcgrawth
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WOW, Lucinda your message resonates so much with what I’ve been reflecting on over the last few days. It may be the holiday spirit, nostalgia, or just end of year gratitude for being able to overcome difficult challenges this year. I often find myself reflecting on those moments of worry and fear over not being able to meet my rent or pay for daycare with no one to turn to for support or help. I’ve never been a religious person but the term “there are no atheists in foxholes” is perfectly applicable to how I turned to prayer during experiences of great need and desperation. I’m happy that the circumstance of my life have turned 180 degrees and grateful to have found the inner strength and courage in God to persevere during the dark moments. Thanks for sharing your story and listening to mine.

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Leslie Burke
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Thanks for sharing that, Lucinda.

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