Prayer and Praise...

Dear friends and family in Christ,

Some of you may know, some may not, that I work at Target. I am a part of a team of people who run the small cafe inside the store. We have a Team Leader who takes care of ordering supplies, and keeping us in order.



I've been praying that I can give glory to God through my work. Praying that others will see how different I am from the other employees, and that I would be able to be a good example to those who are close in age to me.

God be praised, He has been shining through me, and people have been noticing. I have received encouragement and gratitude for my hard work and good attitude...two things that (unfortunately) aren't very often seen behind the scenes at Target.

Now I want to make one thing clear...I take NO credit for anything good that I have done at work. I can take no credit for what people admire or think about me. God is working in my life, there is no doubt in my mind, but I am still a human sinner who needs a savior.

On Thursday, we received word that our team leader, Miguel, had a heart attack and was admitted into a local hospital. Being a smoker, this was not his first heart attack. But even so, he will probably be out of work for a while.

Basically, I was told today that if Miguel doesn't come back after his recovery, would I consider taking the role of Team Leader. This was quite a shock to me, I have only been working a month at Target, there are still things I am learning. I said I wasn't ready for such a position, but they said they all thought I would be the best choice.

Now, all this is IF Miguel DOESN'T come back. I am praying he does, I really enjoy talking to and learning from him.

I would ask you to pray for Miguel, that he would have a quick recovery, and (if God wills it) return to work as our Team Leader. Also, prayer for myself, that God would continue to shine through me, and that I would even be so bold to verbally give credit to Him for all the good that I do there.

Whatever the outcome, I will give God the glory, He has done amazing things...

and the cool part is....

...He's only getting warmed up.

God bless,

-Josh