The Book of Job

There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God and eschewed evil. Job 1:1 KJV

Now, I am far from perfect and have not always “eschewed” evil, but Job did and he faced many tribulations allowed by God.

Although, I am no where near perfect, I have exercised faith in God since 2019 and too have experienced what I’ve deemed as, “The Job Effect”.

January 15, 2025, I expected to be able to pay my mortgage, which was cutting it close to the last day to pay before being assessed a late fee. I generally get paid early, so I knew that I’d be able to pay it before 9pm or before that late fee was added.

Little did I know a test was brewing.

I kept checking my account to see if my direct deposit had posted, but it had not. Strange VERY STRANGE! As I said before, I get paid early and never on a Friday.

I had no idea that my bank was experiencing technical difficulites with one of the third parties they utilize for their transactions.

But I didn’t freak out!

However, funds were running low and bills were going to be paid due to autopay regardless if my direct deposit hit or not. I’m literally down to $300.

God was probably looking down on me like, “How is she going to react? Will she call on man to assist her? or will she wait on ME to show her that I have her back, her going out and coming in? Will she panic?

I got to a point where I stopped checking my account balance because that certainly wasn’t going to make the deposit post any faster. I did however visit a branch to inquire about what was happening, as I just wanted clarity before reaching out to payroll.

After my visit, I called my mortgage company to inform them of the circumstances surrounding my late payment.

I WAS BEING TESTED!

I was tested because I’m doing as I’m told by the Holy Spirit and you know who isn’t pleased! OH WELL!!

When you’re doing as God has led and instructed the disappointments and setbacks start to show themselves.

Hence, the JOB EFFECT!

Job was a man that never sinned as far as I know. Job experienced some extremely rough circumstances that many people would not be able to endure without cursing God. Job was troubled because God allowed satan and his minons to do so.

August 1, 2011, God allowed something similar to fall upon my family. I do not know all of the circumstances that surrounded my brother’s death by “suicide” and I’m not quite sure that’s truly how he passed away; I say that because the look the Detective gave me as he handed me his card and encouraged me to call him if I needed anything.

The loss of my brother was great and hurts til this day! But what I did not do was curse God. God knows best although my heart aches more on some days than others I refuse to curse God.

Early Spring 2019, I had gotten my tires replaced (4 brand new tires). There was and still is construction on Universtity Blvd. in preparation for the new train system that will be placed along that route. I was driving down the street to work. Upon my arrival, I jumped out of my car and heard a loud hissing sound. I looked around and thought to myself, “Somebody’s tire has a hole in it”. Just to find out it was MINE! If I wasn’t growing in Christ at that time I would’ve panicked. I just shrugged my shoulders called the guy I was dating at the time to inform him.

LOL! Did I expect him to break his neck to help me…I didn’t because that man didn’t like me.

Later that day, I called my insurance company to come out and put on my spare tire. When he arrived he did change the flat to the spare, which was also in horrible condition. He informed me that the spare had dry rotted and that I would need a replacement tire immediately. He encouraged me not to drive too far without a new tire. I didn’t have the money to spend at the time. But I had to do what I had to do, in order to get home safely.

Fast forward to 2021 the pandemic had hit and I chose to leave the education system due to prompting of the Holy Spirit. I began throwing years of educational materials away. I could no longer work in that environment.

June 2021 was the end of the school year but it wasn’t until July 14th that I resigned without prejudice due to my Assistant Principal calling me to inform me of the possiblity of a job that would pay more and place me in a leadership position. However, the commute would’ve been too much, so I declined the offer. She then informed me that I needed to resign that very day because it was the last day to resign without prejudice (which means if I wanted to return to the county I could). I quickly typed up my resignation letter and submitted it right away.

I had nothing else to fall back on and I was dealing with foreclosure or bankruptcy, I can’t remember exactly where I was in that process but funds were minimal.

Not too long after that, my Uncle and Aunt passed in a house fire. As a result, my mother went on a downward spiral so much so she had lost two years of memory. This was very scary and she could not care for herself.

The school year was going to begin in a few weeks and there was no way I’d be able to be a mom to my children, caregiver to my mom and work for the education system that just wasn’t going to happen as my mental health would’ve taken a major hit.

So, God’s perfect timing and prompting allowed for me to care for her during such a difficult time.

Mind you I was not working during this time. However, the school system still had to pay me until the beginning of September.

Oh! I forgot to mention I had recently received a $20,000 increase in pay due to passing the Praxis. I couldn’t careless though because God promised me that he’d take care of me but he also informed me that I’d hit rock bottom.

Yes, so I had to stop paying mortgage which led to bankruptcy, especially after resigning from my job, which I had just received that huge increase in pay. Not many people would have enough faith to step out on that type of money but I did.

There were so many things that occurred through the years from 2020-2025 but we are going to fast forward to 2025.

February 5, I was on my way to one of my sites…yes I have a job again still working in the education system but through an organization. At any rate, I noticed the highway was a parking lot so I immediately took a different route as I loathe traffic and needed to get down toward DC before 9AM. I decided to take the back roads by memory as I didn’t have time to put the address into my GPS. I have to remain hands free, cuz my insurance company tracks whether I use hands free options on my phone or not. There was not an opportunity for me to grab my phone because all the lights were green or just turning as I was slowing down.

I finally made it to an intersection I was familiar with and was going to turn right onto Pennsylvania Ave to then get on 295 South but a Metro bus driver decided that he was going to block Penn Ave. Therefore, I had to continue going straight. At this point, I had NO IDEA where I was going. I came to a stop sign and was able to put the address into the GPS.

WHEW! Finally!

So, I got to a 4 way stop. There is a van to the left who is up next to make his move and then it would be my turn to make a left turn. There were no other cars at any of the stop signs but for some strange reason, I paused for a few seconds.

THANKFULLY so because a blue car going 50/60 mph “kicking up dust” straight through the stop sign, in the same direction I was about to turn. If I had not hestitated, I’m not sure I’d be typing this story today.

But let me tell y’all this…

That morning the Holy Spirit prompted me to put my anointed oil on my feet. Every-time, I put that oil on my feet, I pray, “Order my steps in your word!”

Lord please continue to order my steps in your work. Clearly the enemy and his minons aren’t happy because I’m doing what I know I need to do.

The Holy Spirit has prompted me to share messages with various people and its clear they don’t want to receive the messages but I’ve done my part and now its up to them or better yet…it’s out of my hands and between them and the Lord what they do with those messages I’ve delivered.

Walking by faith is no easy feat…

Your loved ones may turn against you. People will dislike you. But knowing that God has your back should give you all the comfort you need.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him. And shall direct they paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

Y’all I forgot there’s more…

So on December around the 31st my car wouldn’t start or something was wrong with it. Listen…I’ve been having major issues with my vehicle since I purchased it but its also been a major blessing as well. So needless to say I just had it repaired…so why am I have issues again?

Wednesday, February 5, I was waiting for my daughter to get off work and all of the sudden my car “burped” well that’s what it felt like. I looked the car window to see a bunch of what looked like water coming from under the carriage.

WHAT NOW??? and would I be able to make I home or would I need to get it towed,,,again. All of the sudden, I see smoke coming from under the hood. Like what is really going on cuz I literally JUST had my engine repaired which cost thousands. They sent me a video which stated that all hoses were in good condition so LIKE WHY AM I HAVING MORE ISSUES? GOD HELP ME! However, I was able to make it home safely.

The following day I called BMW to see if I could take my car in to get diagnosed. I was able to drive it down with no incident or further damage. Once I arrived, I got my loaner and I was back on the road.

In my heart, BMW needed to do the repairs on their dime because why am I having issues where there were none; like make it make sense…it doesn’t!

Eventually, I got that dreaded phone call with the price for the repairs. I just laughed because who has that kind of money just sitting around to give away? I had to inform my representative that when they took the $250 deposit for the laoned, they depleted my account. I can’t pay $5000 to get my car fixed when I JUST GAVE y’all $4000 like WHHHAAYYYYT?!

For ALLADIS, I could just invest in another vehicle but I can’t afford to because I’m still paying for the vehicle they are strugglig to fix. I reiteratated that I couldn’t afford that amount. She, my represntative said that she would see what she could do. I received a text message from her this morinng saying they’d cut the cost by a little under 50%. That’s still more than I can afford but God stays showing me that HE has my back.

FAITH WITHOUT WORKS IS DEAD!

I lean not unto my own understanding because these things are above me.

God has me covered. God loves me enough to handle my big and small problems. God is FAITHFUL! Faithful is MY GOD! He continues to show up and show out for me! I am going to continue to show up and show out for him. Whether people like or disagree with the messages I must deliver.

To God be the Glory for all of the great things he has done, is doing and will do. I’m just going to take a few moments to pray.

Happy Sabbath Father in Heaven. Thank you for this day of rest. Thank you for getting us through this week and the 6th week of 2025. God please draw me closer to thee. Thank you for loving me enough to bring me back into your GOOD GRACES! Lord I have a few people that I must lift up and ask for the BLOOD OF JESUS to cover.

S. Scott’s father Lord please continue to heal him and comfort the Scott family. B.Rodwell’s parents Lord you know the struggles she’s facing. Prick their hearts and do not let them rest until they acquiesce.

S.Wilkes sister Carmen, we are trusting that the blood of Jesus will run rampant through her veins to cleanse her. We know you can do it and are faithful.

My dear friend whom will remain nameless bless her Father and allow the Blood OF Jesus to run through his veins as well as cleansing.

Y. Saunders, God I know you hear her cries for comfort, understanding and healing with your blood dear Jesus. Purge her body of cancer. We aren’t just asking for remission but a full cleansing with your blood the blood of Jesus transfusion. The same as with the other individuals that I mentioned before her for their ailments, God I trust and believe, not only can you but I TRUST YOU WILL!

I pray this prayer SO THAT, your precious Lambs may see your good works, if they just accept and trust in you.

Thank you ABBA Father🙏🏽

Asé

May someone be blessed!

I love you all,

~ Elle

*This was written back in February 2025. I have a continuation of sorts that I’ll be posting later this week. I didn’t realize I had written this and they’re somewhat similar but different.

YAH BLESS