“There’s a divinity that shapes our ends, rough-hew them how we will.” William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act V, Scene 2.

This is not your typical job search post, but I feel compelled to share it because of a strange occurrence in my life.

I’ve lived for over half a century and no one has ever offered me a media slot to host a show. You are probably in the same boat, though you may be younger. In fact, I’ve never really thought about hosting a show, radio, TV, or otherwise.

This past week I’ve received two offers from two very different outlets, to host a radio show. The first time this happened was odd enough, but for it to happen twice in the space of one week…. Are these two events providentially timed, or is this a mere coincidence?

Before continuing, let me state the obvious: One need not believe in the doctrine of providence to conduct a successful job search. Some people would call my providence their chance. Events, they would propose, have a connectedness that is purely coincidental. Perhaps they are right. Time will tell.

That said, these two unusual, synchronous events remind me of the way job opportunities can providentially appear in our lives. I’ve personally had job opportunities materialize out of nowhere for me when I seemed least marketable. And I’ve seen it happen to others.

Providence would hold that God is shaping our destiny in a way that makes the bad things that happen to us part of the good end result. It was classically stated by Joseph to his brothers, who sold him into slavery. He told them: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done” (Gn 50:20).

Providence would hold that somehow our unemployment is meant for our good. So, when you are struggling to find work and resources are dwindling, then rest in the faith that God will provide. He is in charge of the circumstances you face, and is the Father of the “coincidences” you experience. May Godspeed all who read this post through their job search process to a fulfilling career.