Friday, July 1, 2011

Major Testimony!

“Now to him Who, by the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]. (Ephesians 3:20)

       Just last week a miracle happened!
       After almost two years of prayer, I was offered a leading Editor position at a business-to-business healthcare publisher of print and online magazines. I am in awe of what God has done.
       The journey I was on to search for this dream job was painstaking at times as some of you know, but along the way God enabled me to learn much about the changing landscape of my profession and reconnect with many of my former colleagues from years past. He also introduced me to new colleagues who encouraged and counseled me.
       
New Role
       In my role as Editor, I will be considered the face of a leading healthcare magazine, responsible for developing story ideas, assigning articles to junior staff and freelance writers, helping to create design concepts with graphic artists, communicating with readers on Facebook and Twitter, as well as editing and writing online content — everything I want to be doing in magazine publishing.
       God has truly answered my prayers. He gave me every single desire and secret petition of my heart (Psalm 37:3-4)!

God's Schooling
       Not only did I learn more about my profession, but the Lord taught me more about Himself, how He works, and that He never left me for a second even though at times it felt like He had. Each step of my journey, He placed many people in my path who helped me revise my resume, gave me jobs leads and great encouragement. All along God had the perfect job all picked out for me. He kept telling me to wait, be patient. And when the job became available, He led me right to it. All I had to do was apply and go through the interview process. From the moment I applied for the job to the day I received the offer was 7 days. God worked quickly. And I'm so thankful for it. 

Busy as a Bee
       During the first week of June the Lord gave me the incredible idea to create my own Website — an online portfolio of my writing and editing samples from previous journalism jobs. And guess what? I did it. For the past four weeks, I've been diligently scanning and uploading articles and supplements, launching another blog, and organizing the site. Which explains why I haven't had time to write articles for this blog or post new photos on my photo blog. I'm so thrilled with the way my Website has turned out. Please visit the site at judithriddle.com and my new blog, and let me know what you think.

Back in the Saddle
       Now that things have calmed down a bit, I'll be able to kick back, relax, post more articles and photos, visit your blogs, and leave comments again. I miss you guys. To God be the glory for all He has done. 

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you so much for your awesome love and power in our lives. When our faith wavers, you are still faithful. Thank you for your patience, compassion, mercy and grace. Where would we be without it? In your Name I pray, Amen!

** This post is linked to Spiritual Sundays here. 
** It is also linked to Brag on God Fridays here.

14 comments:

  1. Judy,
    Sounds like a great fit! I am so happy for answered prayer for you!

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  2. How exciting and wonderful! The new website is very clean and easy to navigate. Congratulations!!

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  3. Well I was wondering what had happened to you. Congratulations on the new job - to Him be the glory!

    I like your new website and look forward to more of your posts.

    Blessings,
    Joan

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  4. Congratulations on your new job! it sounds exciting and I love how you are giving God the glory!

    Have a fantastic 4th of July!

    Blessings, Joan

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  5. This is wonderful. Congratulations.

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  6. Congratulations! Thanks for giving God the glory in your situation and understanding this blessing comes from Him. Looking forward to checking out your new site. Happy Saturday! ☺

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  7. Thank-you for sharing this great testimony. I'm so happy the Lord made a path for you and you followed it.
    God Bless,
    Ginger

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  8. Congratulations, Judy!! This is an incredible answer to prayer, and I'm so excited for you to begin this new venture.

    I have missed you - so feel free to hop on over when you get time!

    May God bless you always!

    Heading over to the new site.

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  9. Oh, praise God! My heart is rejoicing with you.
    Our youngest daughter graduates from college next month with a B.A. in Journalism-Public Relations. She is Editor in Chief right now of the University's magazine. I know that God has big things in store for her, too. Let's remember to pray for all those that are unemployed or underemployed; that our economy will turn around.

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  10. Congratulations on the new job!!!! I'm so happy for you! God is good! I love Eph. 3:20

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  11. Lovely new website, Judy. I enjoyed looking through it. Congratulations on the new job. May you be guided and blessed abundantly as you go forward in your career.

    Blessings,
    Pamela

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  12. Congratulations. I wish everybody had the job of their dreams. There might be more joyful satisfied people. Maybe not. It certainly takes more than a job, and it sounds like you have got it. It's amazing how God answers our prayers. It's hard sometimes to wait for His answers, but they are always the best. Thank you for sharing your dream.
    Charlotte

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  13. Hi Judith -

    Congratulations precious lady of GOD.

    Yes, our Lord is forever faithful.

    Glory be to His awesome name!

    You are wished the best as our Lord has given you the desire of your heart. You will continue to bear godly fruit...

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  14. Congratulations. God is going to use you in credible ways. He will show himself faithful.

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