I work in the wonderful world of construction and it isn't too bad. It's not an industry I would necessarily like to remain in til my retirement however, it has elements which make it somewhat interesting. Seeing a building develop from conception to completion is pretty exciting and being the one who is involved at the first stages of the tender process is also really rewarding.
My role is in Marketing, which means I manage the branding, communication, design (through a third party), PR, events, pre - qualification process and networking (some would say, 'sucking up to clients/architects/etc).
Anyways (there is a reasoning behind my little job spec introduction!)...
In construction there is a methodology of building which is known as "offsite construction". It generally is the construction of temporary structures (but can be used for permanent structures too). Today I was at a conference and the main Health and Safety Manager from London 2012 Olympics was giving a presentation and talking about how alot of the structures for the Olympics in London are going to be temporary and will be dismantled a few years later.
So... what is my point?
Well... these last few months I have been contemplating the idea of buying a house (scary!!) and actually getting a mortgage. I went through the process of speaking with a Mortgage Advisor, scanning the internet for houses... thinking about the area I would move to, etc. Now, this is something which to me, is the scariest thing as it is so permanent. However, I spoke with my MA and he seemed rather positive (without going into too much detail -- my financial situation isn't particularly gleaming so I was rather suprised!)....
That was until today when I received a letter in the post.
See, this last week I have been praying about the whole thing as I know, in my heart, I will spend more time in the USA. I know I will... I don't necessarily how that's going to look but I know it's a part of what God has called me to. So, buying a house would mean I would have to stay here for quite a few years yet... I usually ask God for direction or for Him to speak very audibly and He usually doesn't say a lot (or maybe I'm just not listening)! But, today a letter spoke very clearly and told me that I can't get a mortgage.
Admittedly, I was disappointed. I began to have visions of being 40 and still living with my parents with lots of cats or something. But, then I remembered what I had asked of God... for Him to clearly speak. And, He did.
So... I don't know why I used the construction example. I just know that even though I am here, in Birmingham right now, this is a temporary place. But, for so long I have wrestled with settling here and I have got to a place of being totally ok about being here -- If God would have me permanently set up residence here then that is ok. However, I just believe that in the future.. maybe in a few years.. things are going to change...
which brings me back to my other stupid connection to my job!
Tonight I was talking with my mom about all of this and how things are turning out completely different to how I originally had thought. And, she started talking about connections and networking .. that God brings us these connections and will use them. Like, even my random meetings that I talked about in my last blog! God is building up connections around this nation/world (hey, maybe me and JT!!) and I am just SO excited by it! And, I think about my job and how part of it is about networking and building up connections and I just feel this is part of the equipping for the future... not necessarily the fact I'm building connections up with architects... but just learning how to...
I just believe God is calling like-minded people together across our world.... that He is building a network of people who aren't phased by doing things differently, who want to love passionately for Jesus. And, I want to be a part of that network... with all my flaws, issues and whatever... I just want to be available to whatever and wherever God would have me.
Temporarily or permanently.
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I like what you said about networking, and that's totally true... it may not happen how we think it should, but God has connected you with the right people and places and all that so that when the timing is right, you've got people backing you up and supporting you. :)
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