For Such A Time As This...

My mom right after surgery for her broken arm

For the past several months, I have been diligent in looking for a job. Although I have many applications filled out and resume's posted, I have not had any calls or offers. I have not been feeling apprehensive at all, only a peace within my spirit.

In the middle of Nov, while on the way back to PA, I decided to do some serious praying about the job situation and what I was to be doing. God reminded me of something. While in Pakistan, I was praying about what He wanted me to do after coming back to the states. He said I was to go home, and I felt it had something to do with helping mom out. As He reminded me of this, I had such a peace in knowing that I was still in His will and doing what He last told me to do...I was home and helping out.

Then December 5th came along and I got a phone call that mom had fallen outside her client's home and had broken her right wrist. We were all hurting for mom and wishing it hadn't happened...then God put these words in my heart: "For Such A Time As This". This song has been very special to me from the beginning of my call to YWAM -- and still is! I know I am supposed to be exactly where I am! Maybe this is why I haven't had any 'luck' in finding a job...He had other reasons. Sometimes we don't understand why things happen, but He has a purpose for everything! God is good!

Here is the lyrics to this wonderful song:

For Such A Time As This - Lyrics

Words and Music by Wayne Watson
Dedicated to Ken and Cheryl Ruettegers

Now, all I have is now
To be faithful, To be holy
And to shine, Lighting up the darkness
Right now, I really have no choice
But to voice the truth to the nations
A generation looking for God

For such a time as this
I was placed upon the earth
To hear the voice of God
And do His will
Whatever it is
For such a time as this
For now and all the days he gives
I am here, I am here
And I am his
For such a time as this

You--do you ever wonder why
Seems like the grass is always greener
Under everybody else's sky
But right here, right here
For this time and place
You can live a mirror of His mercy
A forgiven image of grace

For such a time as this
I was placed upon the earth
To hear the voice of God
And do His will
Whatever it is
For such a time as this
For now and all the days he gives
I am here, I am here
And I am his
For such a time as this

Can't change what's happened till now
But we can change what will be
By living in holiness
That the world will see Jesus

For such a time as this
I was placed upon the earth
To hear the voice of God
And do His will
Whatever it is
For such a time as this
For now and all the days he gives
I am here, I am here
And I am his
For such a time as this