Boxing Ring
by adustyframe ~ July 1st, 2008
Lee had a job interview last week. They all but promised him the job. Then “poof”. Nothing. No phone call as promised. No contact by mail. Nothing.
He was disappointed and as I predicted, he began to beat himself up. He feels like he’s not a good husband or dad if he can’t even provide for us.
I will tell you honestly that it was difficult for me too. I was hoping that we were done with the praying in every penny days. I have prayed quite a bit these past days.
I’m asking God to help me trust, and to help Lee hold on.
Today, I spoke with Lee on the phone. He said he was watching TV last night and a televangelist was on. One that we don’t agree with at all by the way, but his message was about not allowing yourself to worry.
Lee said that he soaked it up and realized that it was just what he needed to hear.
He said, “You know this is just like a boxing match. I’m boxing Mike Tyson or Evander Holyfield. I go out in the ring and he boxes me hard. I sway a bit but I was expecting that.
Then he hits me blow after blow and I can barely crawl back to my corner. Then my pep talk girl is there–that’s you” (Ok! I really smiled at that. I’m so honored to be his pep talk girl.)
“She encourages me and I go back out there. I just have to expect all these blows and not give up.”
He’s right. We expected a few of the blows we are dealing with. Quite a few of the other blows were unexpected and they hurt. But we both have to crawl back to our pep talk corners and hang in there.
I think that God is up to something in our lives and we just simply cannot give in. If you pray for us, please pray that God will help us hang on.
Every time I think of boxing, I think of this wonderful song that usually gives me chills.
Enjoy.
July 2nd, 2008 at 2:17 am
you’re his pep girl and God is the ringmaster. i like this analogy. hehe
July 2nd, 2008 at 6:59 am
My son-in-law is also out of work. The national company he worked for closed the entire local office. He has been applying for jobs for months and has had the same experience many times “we’ll call you back…we’ll let you know either way….we’ll have a decision in two weeks”…..then NOTHING…no phone call-no letter-no returned phone call for his inquiry….it is very discouraging….HR folks already have a job and they don’t seem to know or care how difficult it is for the person who is looking for a job. I continue to pray for your family and would covet your prayers for mine. It is wonderful that Lee can draw the analogy he drew and that he is able and willing to express his feelings to you….his caring, loving wife. God Bless, Pam
We’ll it’s “encouraging” to hear that it’s happening to everyone. I think that it’s not necessary to make one think they got the job though. I prayed for your son in law. Thank you for praying for us.
July 2nd, 2008 at 8:35 am
I knew the song before even turning it on! I love & miss the Cathedrals. What a perfect song for your post.
Hugs & Prayers.
July 2nd, 2008 at 7:46 pm
I was sorry to hear about the job. Thankful, however, for the post. We are struggling at the moment with a life issue and the timing of your post was helpful. It’s remembering that God is always up to something wonderful in our lives and to keep pressing forward…thanks for the reminder. Will be praying God sustains you during this time…pray for us as well? Thank you.
Thank you for praying. I prayed for you too.
July 3rd, 2008 at 7:53 am
Sorry about that job. Hopefully he was also able to call and follow up with them. I’m glad he’s trying to stay positive–it’s so hard to do at times like that.
July 3rd, 2008 at 8:43 am
We too, are in the boxing ring. I keep reminding my husband and children that it is an honor to be in the fight. It’s sometimes tempting to live complacently, with our head down, or in disobedience so we don’t draw the enemy’s attention. But NO! The eternal rewards FAR outweigh the pain. Praying that this spiritual reality will be clear as you fight, and pray, and cheer.
Thank you for sharing. I have thought this week several times about what you said–”It’s an honor to be in the fight.”