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Posted by David (Member # 1) on :

"But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison." - Genesis 40:14 (NIV)

My friend shared with me her frustration over a situation at work. She was next in line on the list for the early shift and her boss overlooked her. "My boss must have known I was written down as the next in line," she exclaimed. "But she told me she did not know anything about it. How could she not remember me?"

I explained that I understood her frustration. The same thing happened to me in the past, but it turned out for my good. God directed me to a new job, which later led me to a promotion. I may not have had that opportunity if I had not taken His cue to move on.

My favorite story in the Bible is the story of Joseph. He was totally mistreated. First, his brothers sold him into slavery. Then he was thrown into prison over something that wasn't even his fault. Several years later, he did a cell mate (the cupbearer) a favor, which helped him get out of prison. Joseph asked him to return the favor with two words, "Remember me."

It was two more years before the cupbearer remembered Joseph. Imagine the hurt and rejection he must have felt while he waited two more years. But God was still working on him and his circumstances. God had something far better planned for Joseph than he could imagine, but he needed more time to grow. He would become second in command in all of Egypt and that took
maturity.

Many times we are faced with what feels like our own personal prison while we are waiting for our promotion, a marriage proposal, or a healing to take place. It is important that during these times we don't do anything foolish. We must overcome our emotions of feeling angry and overlooked, and replace them with the thought, God has a plan for me.

My promotion didn't come for a few years, but in His time, God remembered me. The day will come, when you will realize God hasn't forgotten you. Then, you will be let go from your personal prison. Like Joseph - you will be released to fulfill the dream that God has placed in your heart.

Annettee Budzban, Eternal Ink Ministries, www.eternal-ink.com

Posted by J4Jesus (Member # 1367) on :

Man I hope. Heh. it's funny sort of, my parents know now that I've seen that porn mess. I just need to like totally die and kill my Flesh. I gotta go to Heaven and tell others about Christ. I'm messed up SOO BAD IN THE HEAD.