Article January 27, 2014 Issue

‘With God all things are possible’

Mary Jane Johnston

Almost four years ago, I completed 30 years of service with a corporation, having reached a senior-level position I had not thought possible. On the surface, my life seemed pretty perfect—with a successful career, happy marriage and family, and First Reader position in my local Christian Science branch church.

In truth, I found it a struggle just to get to work each morning. My job was incredibly demanding, and it felt quite empty and devoid of purpose. I felt like I was simply going through the motions of being an executive.

One day, while standing in my office staring out the window, I prayed aloud: “God, I’m Yours. Whatever it is You want me to do, I’ll do it, but please let me know what it is, because I know this isn’t it.” Within days of this very simple prayer, it was clear that it was right for me to leave the business and pursue something else—what, I didn’t know, but I felt immense pressure lift from me when I arrived at that decision. Within a few months, I was able to help with a reorganization plan that eliminated my position and provided an opportunity for me to leave.

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