book review: The Revolutiory Paul Revere

I just finished reading The Revolutionary Paul Revere by Joel J. Miller. I enjoyed it a lot as a light biography. It was written in fluid language that was easy and entertaining to read. The Revolutionary War is one of my favorite periods of history, so it was interesting to read events from a well-known but little-explored point of view. It did not go deeply into historical events, but it went in depth enough to tie in the narration of Revere's life to the historical timeline. I thought the point of view was very fair and objective toward the different people and groups mentioned. Overall, it was a really good read.

another job interview!

I have a job interview tomorrow (Monday) at America's Keswick. I've been praying a lot this past week for contentment and a peaceful spirit. I tend to get really excited about things and then when they don't pan out, sink pretty low. I've followed that pattern too many times to count in my hunt for the Job-That-Isn't-Wawa, and I've been really convicted about my idolatrous heart. Tim Keller's book Counterfeit Gods opened my eyes to how I had made a little god out of career success. I don't want to do that again! I'm going to give thanks to the Lord, for HE IS GOOD!

Still, a different job would be nice. To that end, I am going into the interview and the days of uncertainty praying:

1. that God will use my life to glorify Himself. He is worthy of all honor and praise!
2. that I would be content with what God has for me, whatever that is and wherever that leads me.
3. that I would be willing to do hard things and take risks for the Savior and His Kingdom's sake.
4. that as I keep going back to Wawa day after day for however long, I do not begrudge the time and place that God has placed me in.

My desire is for a different job. My hope is in the righteous Lord, who intercedes for me before the Father.