Recession Blues

Singapore
March 30, 2009 8:19pm CST
Now I'm really starting to feel the recession. We just had a meeting with our Boss and from what I have seen in the look of her face, she is so disappointed. She feels bad about the sales dropping so fast, the performance of our staffs,etc. With all these emotions mixed with the recession blues, there is a possibility that the company will cut down 10% of our salary. Ooouuuch! Yes! I heard it right!If the sales will remain at its lowest peak come this April, She has no choice but to do it. I understand my boss and my company's dilemma. It's inevitable. Of course, I am deeply shaken from what I heard. Hoooh boy! Is this the end of my career? Or is it time to hunt for a new job?Anywhere could be better. Really, a lot of things to explore on this crazy moment.lolx. And yes, you can do this and that but there will always be an equal reaction to it. Some may give you good results. Some may let you end up as a loser...wrapping your entire being with great disappointments,frustrations and pains. Uncertainties.. Yes, the world has tons of it. It exist in your mind. In your relationships, career and future. But as my mind speaks, my heart hears. In situations like these. When you get beaten with stress and confusions, there will be a lot of options to think about. I had attempts of going through every angle of it. only to disturb my soul. I don't like it. . . I feel it's not part of me. For far from above it all, I want PEACE.... INNER PEACE. Bosses words, sometimes can break your heart, castigate you with fear and can give you a lot of lying symptoms. "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." Ephesians 6:10-11 It happens. And it won't stop. How do I deal with it? Simply, I go back to God's words instead. For God's words are true and powerful than anyone else. "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want!" Psalm 23 God said He is my Provider. So be it. He is my Provider! God said He is my refuge. So be it. He is my refuge! Jesus said: "Take my yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." Matthew 11:29-30 I am so glad in times like these, I have the power of God's Words as a weapon. Then I speak in tongues. The next moment... My world stands still..inspite of my current situation shaking me. I am at peace. It's just amazing how He keeps me in His wings. I don't know how He is doing it but I am sure it's not me. "Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. They say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." PSALM 91:1-2
1 response
• United States
31 Mar 09
I am trying to over look the recession myself. I know times are getting tough but to me it could be a lot worse. I look at my belssings that I have and I say to myself thank you god for keeping me and mine safe. I have been through worse than this in my life and to me with Jesus and God by my side I can get through anything. Do not get me wrong I know things are hard but I want to look on the bright side of things rather than dwell on the bad. Take care and hope for the best for you and everyone here.