Dear Tom and Penelope,

We could use a little coaching. My husband, who is an attorney, has been casting about for a new job the past several months. A couple of judgeships have opened up where we live, and though he has taken steps to apply and reached out to old friends who are politically connected elsewhere in the state, he feels insecure about his chances. In his words, "It's a long shot."

Financially, this would be a dream come true for us, and it would allow us to remain here comfortably, something we'd also enjoy since becoming deeply involved in our church the past year. Our friends and family, of course, think my husband would be a great judge; he's fair, compassionate, and has served as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney during his career. It's also a position where maturity is considered a plus not a minus.

Is it permissible for me to put this in my notebook even though it's a job for him?   And can you suggest a mental posture he might adopt to reframe his receptivity to obtaining this position before (and after) giving the request over to God? Any suggestions to relieve his anxiety over this particular request would be greatly appreciated. I'm sure this is something many people struggle with.

Thanks ~ Kathleen

PS: I just reviewed the Question-of-the-Week archives to see if I could find our answer there. Instead, I was struck by the notion we may have been hit with chemicalization. Having begun to tithe a few months ago, out of the blue, we recently received several unexpected and substantial bills, including a disputed demand for back state taxes. Made us really scratch our heads and wonder since this isn't the way we understand it's supposed to work!

Did you cut back on tithing during your reversals/chemicalization or keep on plugging?

We had closed the book as instructed, and clearly it's time to pick it up again to learn more about the mystery of chemicalization. Thanks again!

Kathleen,

You may most certainly write down "My husband receives all the good he is due." "My husband receives that which is for his highest Good." My husband is guided always by the Positive Force of Eternity." You might want to stay away from asking specifically for the Judge job. That's not your right. His soul may not really want that job. God may not what it for him. These are things you or he may never know. Ask for Good. And be happy with what comes.

Yes by all means read the rest of the book. You husband should read it. One of our biggest challenges in this life is knowing who we are. If we had even a glimpse of who we are and how incredibly powerful we are, we would never doubt or question whether our not we would receive our good. 

Has your husband written down his desire to be a judge? Has he visualized it? Here's an exercise that may help. Ask your husband stand with his arms down and out to his side. Then stretch his fingers apart and back and out as far as they can go. Then closes his eyes and see himself in Judge Robes sitting in a court room guiding the lawyers and the jury. Seen those who have appointed him shaking his hand and congratulating him. Now have him draw that scene in through his left hand (still open) into his heart. Ask him to see that same scene in his heart. Enjoy it. Love it. Own it. Get comfortable with it. Then after a few minutes ask him to broad cast his joy through his right hand to the outside world. See the energy spreading through your home, your neighborhood, your town, your judges district. Thank the Universe and open his eyes. (He can do this sitting too. But I'd do it standing the first time.)

Good luck. Let me know if he gets the appointment.

Tom & Penelope