Let go of the good before receiving God's best

I was reading my notes of past sermons by Pastor Prince. I was so encouraged by this message that says 'let go of the good before receiving God's best'.  How true this is! Many people are unwilling to let go of the current situation (be it a relationship, a job, a home etc) and sometimes this hinders them from receiving God's best. 

For me, it was clear that I had to let go of this current job before God moves me on to the next season of my life, where I see my career as home-based. Ironically, though I had cried out to God many times this year to let me leave this company, when the time came that God says 'Go', I was still reluctant. 

I was thinking about what I had chosen to give up.  I could have a good career path here. My bosses already told me they are grooming me for a higher management position and my career is all mapped out should I choose to stay.  However, this career advancement or promotion really wasn't my heart's desire, so it didn't excite me. Of course I was grateful to my bosses for granting me the opportunity to grow in this company but I told them this wasn't what I wanted in life. I told them I would quit after the year end bonus.  I can imagine how many people would have jumped at such opportunities and I gave it up!

In fact, what I had given up was not just the promotional prospects and the ability to earn much more in future.  I had given up my maternity benefits should I stay on the job till I give birth. Actually that was what was keeping me here all this while. I had thought God was keeping me here till I give birth to enjoy the maternity benefits then move me out. But when my pregnancy had not yet manifested, I thought maybe God has a better plan for me. A wild thought came to my mind. Maybe I don't need to work and still could be entitled to my maternity benefits... That was when I was open to making the decision to leave before I confirm pregnant.

I was leaving all my foregone benefits to God (performance bonus included) and believing that God will grant me double the amount that I had given up. He will not shortchange me.  This is, by far, one of the toughest steps of faith I took in my life as it entailed an entire career change.  But after I made the decision, I felt so light. In fact, all the burdens left me as I cast my cares unto the Lord. I told God my part is to believe you and speak out what I believe. Your part is to perform. What an easy role for me!