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[hopenconfidence]

Since the beginning of this week, I've realized on how difficult working like this is going to be. Since I'm working 3rd shift, it's hard for me to be part of the chat rooms. So this is how (for right now) I'm going to communicate with my fellow brothers and sisters (single or not) I feel bad for those who have to work like this because we all know after awhile it's going to take its toll. It has on me already and it is only the first week. The stress has taken its toll on me by making me sick. Tension of the muscles, throat hurting you know all that yuk. The reason- adjusting from going to day to night as well as facing the difficulties of dealing with a different group of people. Not to mention the work itself is harder because everyone is different in how they work; some work harder than others. Not to mention the company itself decided that this shift can't be trusted (night shift doesn't always work) so they placed someone to keep an eye on us as well as do paperwork. It could be a blessing or could it? I've met a Christian woman and she is into gospel which is cool. However, I'm concerned about her because she says she believes but acts totally different. Almost rebellious type. I'm sure that through prayer she will understand better but until then, I hope she can see the truth about being Christian.
As for adjusting to this schedule, I still read my Bible everyday because without it, my stress level goes up, WAY up. My body tells a different story. I need to rest but it is difficult right now. I'm looking into a different job but it is hard as well. With this adjustment and having no incentives for what I am doing, I am hoping that through this, others will see, understand, and offer suggestions on what to do in different situations. As for myself, this will me stay in touch with all of you until something happens(like getting a new job :mrgreen: ) and to get encouragement. Also, to help myself with this situation. This starts my first week. Thanks for being there and understanding my situation and it's ok for anyone to participate because I would like to hear from all of you. GBU all

[phantomfaith]

Hiya hope
WOW those kind of hours can really take a toll pretty quick as I guess you already know. Not sure what to tell you except that God is in control and you can bank that when things occur in our lives that arent what we want it is either a test or it is God strengthening us for the future. Many years ago I was about to finish trade school and I got an offer for an awesome job. It had great pay, benefits, good hours and it was something I wanted to do. I went and cut off all my hair cleaned myself up and did everything I could to be presentable at the interview. No matter what I did to present myself in the way I thought they wanted me too I didnt get the job. I was very upset and I continued on in that point of my life the downward spiral of drinking, drugs and destructive behavior. But, if I would have gotten that job where would I have been today? I know I wouldnt have met O many years ago and he wouldnt have given me a job and in turn I wouldnt have been thru what I have been thru with Jesus saving me in a way I could never deny. I wouldnt be sitting here right now in this awesome family of Christianity Oasis talking with you and learning and sharing in faith with all here. Although I hated not getting that job and was unhappy for a short time I am where I am now because God didnt want me to have that job. He had other plans for me. To this day, I wouldn't change a single thing Except the mistakes that separated me form God. Traffic can be the same way too. Ever been stuck in traffic in the city? Honked your horn yelled got real angry? How do we know that if we were allowed to zoom through we may have been in a wreck and died or worse killed some innocent because we were thinking of other things at the time and not paying attention? It is very tough for me to be content with where I am and what I have at times but the Bible tells us to be. I can take comfort and gain strength from seeing the past in this. Hindsight is 20-20 they say and it is true. The trick of being faithful is having the belief that God is in control right now without having to look back for assurance. A very tough task for many of us me especially. I know it is tough for you right now with these hours but perhaps God has placed you there to bring life to those in darkness that you are working with now. The best way to witness is not going and confronting people and trying to convince them about Jesus. The best way is for them to see us as Christ wants us to be. When they see that we are different in our walk they want to know why we seem so happy and at peace even in a bad situation. When they see Him shine through us in our daily walk they will want to know how they can get it. When they ask you then you tell them. They can laugh or shrug it off but there is no denying the Truth that what they saw in you is real. As this seed begins to grow in them, they will be convicted and will want to know more or they may begin talking to God in private. Things we do, situations that we are in we can never know what all is going on in Gods plan but if we do, say and act like Jesus commands us miracles can happen. Although we may never know God sees all. I hope and pray for the peace of Jesus on you always sister and I look forward to hearing more of what is going on with you in this situation as you are willing to share.
God Bless you and much love
phantomfaith