Day thirty-nine

I've been writing a lot lately about my own job search. While it has been fruitful in providing fodder for this blog, in top of being an answer to prayer, I'm not the only one around here who's been looking. My brother has been searching as well, with mixed results.

The thing about my brother Joe is that it's hard to keep him motivated unless it's something that interests him. He has an interest in electronics, and in the past, I've tried to subtly encourage him that arena. Joe will do whatever he'll decide to do; he's a little like our mom in that way. Doing what he wants to do when he wants to do it.

Fortunately, again in answer to prayer, Joe has been faithfully searching for another job. He hasn't held a job in about six years when he was working part-time at McDonald's, where he managed to become a supervisor. He finally finished college this last semester, although what his major was I have no idea. I felt he should have pursued a degree in broadcasting or production, since he has been nurturing the idea of trying to break into TV writing. Living in Los Angeles, there are programs that one can enter that will train potential screenwriters, either through the major studios or the Writers' Guild of America. How seriously Joe may pursue any of these options, I don't know. Sometimes, trying to get a straight answer is like pulling teeth.

I realize that the tone of this post may seem critical of my brother, but it's not meant to be. Truth be told, I see a little bit of myself in my brother. A little too willing not to take action when it matters, and a tendency to get defensive when someone approaches about it; that could easily apply to him, or to me not too long ago.

For those reading, pray for my brother. Pray that he would find the job God means for him, but more importantly, pray that The Lord would draw near to him. Joe has made a profession of faith and been baptized, but I don't think he's saved. There isn't the fruit there that ought to be evident in the life of a believer. I pray for him; may my prayers for him and my sisters be more fervent.