and said I needed to talk … NOW . She set the time and I met her in a side room . I told her how my leader had gone to a more prominent leader to deliver the news that I was underperforming . I told her how low I felt and questioned if I needed to be in my new position . She stopped me and asked , “ Do you really believe that ?”
I replied , “ I don ’ t know .”
She repeated , “ No . Honestly . Do you really believe that ?” “ Right now , I do .” I suppose , I wasn ’ t hearing her , so she clarified . “ Let me ask you . Do you believe in God ?”
“ Yes ,” I swallowed . I thought that was obvious , but looking back I could see how my behavior would say otherwise .
“ So God wouldn ’ t have put you here if you didn ’ t belong here ,” she said .
My unofficial mentor was absolutely right . God doesn ’ t make mistakes . If He put me here , then this is where I belong . This pain , this hurt , the self-awareness was just a part of the growth process that I would have never discovered for myself and others if I ’ d stayed in my old role . I belong here . “ For I know the plans for you ,” declares the
Lord , “ plans to prosper you and not harm you , plan to give you hope and faith ” ( Jeremiah 29:11 ). Yes , I belong here , but I have to move forward . Moving forward is a part of the growth process .
My story about my past career tragedy ( shall we call it ) reminds you that you are not alone when going through professional turmoil . You are chosen to be in that pickle , but you are also chosen to come out of it stronger , more aware with a testimony to deliver to so many others , because yes , others are watching and learning from you . Sound familiar ? Here are some steps to rise above the challenge .
ACKNOWLEDGE THE CHALLENGE
Start by acknowledging the challenge and the God over your career . Actually state , out loud , the challenge then follow up with saying God is my leader and the ultimate decision maker .
THINK ABOUT THE PROCESS TOWARD SUCCESS
Next , take time to determine how you will rise above and the situation . This includes watching others who are successful .
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