Job search

I was aware of the possibility that I would be leaving my last job more than nine months before it happened in Mar 2011. I decided during that time that I would give up control of my job search to the Holy Spirit. A word about my use of the word control, this does not mean that I do nothing for my job search, while waiting for the Holy Spirit to take care of it for me. Instead I discuss how I feel about the process, discuss action steps, review reactions to both good news and bad with the Holy Spirit. This is in stark contrast to my previous job search, in 2008.
At that time, I needed a job in the sense that I was in shock after being laid off for the first time in my career. This time, I do not worry (much) about when I will next find a job. My part of the process is to network (thanking all the people who are helping me, at each step in the process, provide my resume, interview, follow-up on interim dates and items. The Holy Spirit's role is to help me decide what will happen next.
A word from earlier on my life, when my first son was born healthy, I can still remember that God was watching over my growing family. My wife, Kathy and I, remark periodically how fortunate we have been throughout out our life together. When we needed something in our family, it always seemed to work out.
Two people in particular, in addition to Kathy, have been very involved in this job search, in providing contacts, supporting me periodically emotionally, etc.