Threads of Gratitude: Business Casual Edition

I know, I know.  It’s been awhile.  The blog has been silent – especially on Thursdays – for a long time.  I’ve had plenty of things to be grateful for over the past three months.  I’ve just lacked the motivation, the time, the mental capacity to put it all together, I guess.

But something happened this week and I know I need to say my gratitude out loud:

I’m grateful for Matt’s job.

As a nation, we’ve all experienced the effects of this economic recession in one form or another.  Daily, it seems, I hear of another friend who’s lost a job, another company who is laying off employees, another business filing for bankruptcy.  Each time, I wonder, when will it be our turn?

A few weeks ago, SHW had a massive layoff, sending a quarter of the North Texas studio packing.  Thankfully, Matt was spared.

On Tuesday, there was an emergency meeting for the partners at his firm.  Both Matt and I instantly began praying…not necessarily that God would spare his job, but rather for God’s provision regardless of the outcome.   Personally, I laid it all out on the table: my desires, my wishes, my hopes.  I earnestly tugged on the ear of my Abba, my Father, and poured out my heart to Him…yet recognizing and submitting to His sovreignty.

Turns out, one of the uppity-ups was involved in something not-so-ethical and was removed from the company, along with several of his compatriots.  While the shock of this revelation means some instability and a definite time of transition, it also means that Matt continues to have a job for the time being.

A paycheck.

Benefits.

Health insurance.

A week at the condo in South Padre.

For his job – and all the perks it provides – I continue to be grateful.