A few friends encouraged me to apply for a new position a few weeks ago. However, before I considered submitting an application, I had a lot of “what if” thoughts and doubts going through my mind.
What If:
- I don’t get considered.
- I missed typos in my resume and cover letter before sending it.
- I don’t get an interview.
- If I do get an interview but do not get hired.
- I get offered the position but cannot perform the duties and responsibilities.
- I am not enough for the role.
- It is not the right job fit for me.
- My staff don’t believe in me and my ability to lead them.
- I disappoint the people who believed in me and rallied behind me.
- I resign from a job that I love, and am growing and continuing to grow, which offers me all the opportunities to thrive.
- I get the position and get fired, leaving me unemployed and back on the job market.
- I don’t get along with my supervisor like I do now.
- I accept the position but does not have the same benefits and flexibility as my current position.
I felt an overwhelming sense of fear that left me immobilized, and that was just my contemplation to submit an application.
My insecurities made me underestimate my abilities and skills. Yet, my fears are not who I am, for I can achieve more than I imagine because God breathed life into me and called me a daughter. I am a conqueror. I am wise beyond measure. And I can do anything through Christ, who gives me strengths.
Overcoming Insecurities with God’s Word
So, what if all the items I listed above come true? It does not matter, for God is at the helm of my life. He is my leader and my provider. Why should I fear to explore and live life to the fullness when I have a father who says ask, and it will be given? Knock, and the door will be opened? Seek, and I shall find? For whoever asks in faith and believes will receive.
You Are More Than Enough
Then I began asking myself, if not me, then whom? I meet all the qualifications outlined in the job description. The location is ideal, and I currently serve in a different capacity in that community. I can learn new skills and apply them in practical ways. They would be lucky to have me join the team.
I started to remember that my abilities and competence do not come from me, it comes from God. I believe that God has an ordained plan for my life and will position me in places I need to be to do His work. He will deliver the blessings that He has placed aside for me in due time. And, He will remove any obstacles hindering my growth and preventing me from accessing His provision and blessings.
After I updated my resume and drafted the cover letter, I consulted with God and left the decision up to Him. Because I had become an obstacle to my blessing and needed to get out of my way and let my creator do His work. So, I applied because I am the right person for the role.
If it is in His will, I will receive an offer and accept. If it is not, it is okay, for it is not yet the time to pivot from where He has placed me.
I depend on Him to lead my life; my competence, abilities, and skills come from Him. I am more than enough because I belong to Him.
You can accomplish great things, if only you have one person who believes in you, and support you. Whom is yourself. Yes you are more than enough.