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WOMAN’S PERSPECTIVE
God Put a Rainbow in the Sky
When I was younger, I remember my mother singing a song to me when I was having a rough day. The song she sang went like this, "God put a rainbow in the sky. God put a rainbow in the sky. When it looks like the sun wouldn’t shine anymore God put a rainbow in the sky. Rainbow looks like I see a rainbow. Way over yonder looks like I see a rainbow."
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What mother was trying to instill in me early on was this idea that when life gets tough remember that there’s a rainbow in the sky. It was her reminder that things will get better once the storm passes.
A rainbow was used in the Bible as a sign that God will never flood the earth again. In Genesis 7 God spoke about how wicked the Earth had become and how He was disgusted by all of the evil that was taking place in the world. In response to what was transpiring with creation, He spoke to Noah giving him detailed instructions including dimensions for building an ark, and directions on what and who should enter the ark with Noah. During that era, the Earth was in a drought. There hadn't been water for quite some time.
I can only imagine what people were saying to Noah and how they treated him for listening to God, but Noah kept on building. Despite all of the naysayers, Noah didn’t give up. I admire Noah for not giving up or giving in like some of us might have under the intense pressures coming from all angles. God gave Noah a task, and Noah was going to finish the task in spite of what others were saying. How many of you can say that? You didn’t give up on what God told you to do, because you didn’t understand, or you lacked belief.
Noah was given an assignment, and as he pushed passed what others were saying he continued to build and prepare his family for the promise. God kept His word. Just as He said, it rained, and not only did it rain, but it rained for 40 days and 40 nights until the Earth was flooded and washed clean. After the flood God placed a rainbow in the sky as a reminder that He would never flood the Earth again.
As in the days of old, the rainbow remains as God's reminder of His promise for us today. Hold on to the rainbow. The outcome may look bleak, or you may not understand the "why", but if God told you to do it... do it! He understands the "why". It may feel like you are going to drown because of the flooding, just know that there is a difference between the flood and the rain. Floods overtake you; rains give you a chance to catch your breath. The aftermath of the rain is also a rainbow just like the flood. Take advantage of the rains, allow the waters to wash over and then gaze on the rainbow knowing that the Lord will be faithful to every promise that He has made to you. Keep in mind, in the midst of the rain, that you will not drown. The rain may get intense at times, but it will never get to the point of overtaking you.
Pastor Rhoda Turner
Christian Faith Fellowship Church Chandler, AZ www.cffaz.org
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Update Your Résumé for Job Hunting During COVID-19
The economy has struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many people are concerned by what the future may bring, particularly regarding their careers. Some fields may continue to scale back while others may increase operations. There is much uncertainty for those looking for new work or considering changing jobs. Even though the coronavirus may slow down the process of hiring and make it even more competitive, job seekers must avoid the notion that they should throw in the towel and try to wait out the lull. Many people have found new jobs during the pandemic, and these strategies can help men and women do just that.
Update your résumé
Many people may think that résumé writing is a “one and done” process, but that’s not the case. The Balance: Careers says a résumé should be updated and tweaked each time a person applies for a position. Keep a generalized outline for your résumé, but be sure to modify your skills and accomplishments as they pertain to the specific job for which you’re applying. In many instances, a functional résumé format, which emphasizes skills over linear job experience, is a good choice because it can gloss over gaps in the résumé or frequent job changes. Remember to fill the résumé with the same verbiage used in the job posting. If scanning software is used to cull résumés for key words, yours will have the right words and phrases.
Update social media
If you use a social media application like LinkedIn,
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Plaxo or Jobster to network, be sure to keep your profile current. It also may be helpful to join industry networking groups and organizations at this time, as they may have an ongoing aggregator of job openings in particular fields.
Research the industry
While travel, hospitality and event planning have been hit hard due to COVID-19, other industries like online shopping, delivery, healthcare, grocery stores, cleaning services, and more, have experienced growth. Many industries also have revamped operations and may need a consultant or expert to help them change over their business formats. Do not assume that the pandemic has stalled all job prospects.
Prepare for remote interviews
Even after businesses have reopened, remote interviews will likely be the norm. Set up an interview spot in your home with good lighting, a neutral background, limited distractions, and a desirable camera angle. Practice being interviewed digitally. Master various meeting applications by downloading necessary software in advance so that technical difficulties will not derail the process. The interviewer sees only your background, so utilize a paper or whiteboard in front of you with notes or talking points. A job search may be complicated by the coronavirus, but there are steps to make it easier to find a job. With patience and positivity, the odds can be in job-seekers’ favor.