Many congratulations Barbara on your new job, and best of luck!
I completely agree that "Thy will be done" is often what happens. I
have at times asked for something and it has happened, although
not in exactly the way I expected. I think that people need to be
aware of this - that you may get what you ask for, if it is meant
for you, but perhaps not in exactly the way you thought. It's
important therefore to look deeply at your circumstances.

Thanks for this great post,
Doreen.


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> 1. Divine Intervention?
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> Date: Tue, 05 Mar 2002 21:08:11 -0000
> From: "earthsong911" <medievalb@...>
> Subject: Divine Intervention?
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> Hi Everyone!
>
> Not to wear the subject out, but I was thinking about my good fortune
> to have gotten my new job. I had just come to the realization that I
> needed to find a full-time position to help pay bills and our ever
> rising property taxes, so I decided to peruse the Classified ads.
>
> I had been praying daily for some guidance to show me what I needed
> to do in order to solve my dilemma. I didn't ask for more money, I
> didn't request a particular "thing" to happen, all I asked for was
> guidance. What did I need to do to help my situation? I sent out my
> daily prayer with heartfelt intensity; knowing that in some way I
> would receive an "answer".
>
> I've never been (since my young adulthood) a very "religious" person,
> but I believe that there is something out there that's greater than
> ourselves - a divine source, if you will.
>
> I'd prayed many times in the same way - and I've always been
> answered. I also believe that if we are meant to obtain something, we
> will get it - but not if we try to force it to happen. (Remember the
> phrase "THY will be done"? It isn't "MY will be done".)
>
> So, when I opened the Sunday Help Wanted section, the ad for this job
> jumped out at me. It was as if it was calling out my name. I
> literally felt a tingling over my whole body. I knew this was my
> answer. I think I even knew then that this job would be mine and when
> I walked out of the interview, I "heard" an acknowledgement in my
> mind that the job was mine.
>
> Crazy? No. Faith? Yes. Divine intervention? I think so.
>
> I believe there's a difference between religion and faith and I want
> to make it clear that I'm not trying to convert anyone. I believe
> that faith is something we all have access to and were born with. I
> also think there is a link between faith and positive thinking. It
> makes sense to me. I have never had "faith" in something that was
> negative or detrimental to myself!
>
> So, now that I've shared this concept with all of you, I'd love to
> hear everyone's thoughts on the topic!
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