Challenge of Faith for the day.
I was very challenged and encouraged by certain statements made in my devotional book today and I would like to share with everyone:
"If we are in Christ, we are in the ministry"
"God calls us to be faithful wherever He puts us"
WE are to be faithful: "To be as serious as a heart attack about God and to encourage others to be as well"
"God calls us to be ministers everyday, everywhere"
"God doesn't call the qualified. He qualifies the CALLED"
Ya know, I was talking to a friend and we came to conclusions that there are Christians out there doing ratings about our faith. I remember a conversation (my friend as well) whereby my Christian friend told me this, "you're different ma, your level is different, so expectation in faith also different. "
I was quite stunned! I was like, hello? What you mean level is different? Fine, I do understand that certain people understand certain things at certain age, whereby your maturity comes into play. But don't you think we ought to strive to draw closer to God and come to realise that this world we're living is temporary? Why do you rate and grade people's faith? I do understand that there are certain people around who's faith is still wavering, who is still seeking, so just found the truth and all. But we are called to be ministers! Ya know, new believers challenges our faith! They ask questions that sometimes we never ask ourselves. I know I was very challenged by my friends' faith! They really believe like kids and it amazes me that certain things that they take into account is so ...accepting. I was ashamed of myself and that helped me to buck up!
No, I was not challenged in the way that I must force myself to know more than them, but rather, to build up my own faith as well! It challenged me in asking more in church, during classes and also to read more of the bible.
Hence, brothers and sisters in Christ, be encouraged and challenged by what I've written and let us continue to build our faith and walk on with Him, the one that has given us LIFE and LIFE abundantly!
Friday, October 6, 2006
Thursday, October 5, 2006
Today marks the first day I start work at my new office. This company is called ME (best not write it out J ). My manager is nice, she informed me I only need come in to the office at 1030am, two hours later than usual. So I took my time, preparing myself both mentally and physically for the day.
But my eyes were giving me some problem throughout the day, where it was blurry and was causing my eyes to tear a little. Sad to say, I had to endure it throughout the day, as I did not bring my glasses with me.
On thing sad though, it’s that there is no more season parking left. I had to find other alternatives as parking within the building costs like RM20 per day, which is extremely costly and killing.
There’s a lot of readings and information being chucked to me the first day. And I am briefly informed of certain things that I need to do. I was also brought to meet everyone on the floor, that’s like 80 over people and me, being sooo wonderful with names, forgot them, the minute it’s mentioned. But everyone was fine and was telling me that I will DEFINITELY forget the names and hence, would forgive me for it J
That was the wrap for the day, where readings was what I did for the day.
But my eyes were giving me some problem throughout the day, where it was blurry and was causing my eyes to tear a little. Sad to say, I had to endure it throughout the day, as I did not bring my glasses with me.
On thing sad though, it’s that there is no more season parking left. I had to find other alternatives as parking within the building costs like RM20 per day, which is extremely costly and killing.
There’s a lot of readings and information being chucked to me the first day. And I am briefly informed of certain things that I need to do. I was also brought to meet everyone on the floor, that’s like 80 over people and me, being sooo wonderful with names, forgot them, the minute it’s mentioned. But everyone was fine and was telling me that I will DEFINITELY forget the names and hence, would forgive me for it J
That was the wrap for the day, where readings was what I did for the day.
Wednesday, October 4, 2006
Testimony on New Job
God has been truly good to me, really leading me in many of my decision making opportunities. This is one of them which I want to share with all.
Beginning of year 2006, I’ve thought of changing job. I’ve planned to change around after March, after I get my bonus. Well, my plan is just.. Well, my plan. But God showed me that He has other plans for me. I’ve sent out my resume during the start of the year, on and off, waiting for news to come in for an opening. But it was not so. My waiting continues to be, just that, waiting. It went on for so long that during the month of May, I actually asked God this: Am I such a useless person that no one wants to hire me? Is my resume so bad? Am I deemed to be working in the company for a longer period? I truly did feel that I’m not good enough. But you know, God is truly amazing, and He truly hears my prayer and my questions. And He has his own way of answering my question. A friend called up to inform me that there is an opening in her company, this is an international company by the way; and I casually asked her if the position is alright. Well, I met up with my friend and she informed me of the challenges and the on-goings and etc and so, I’ve passed my resume over to be submitted. Amazingly, the manager for that position informed my friend that he is impressed by my resume and wants to meet up. Even in the email that he sent to me states that. You know, I truly know that it is God’s way of telling me that I am good enough, that I am worthy enough, and I truly am thankful for that.
Well, I went for the interview and I realised one thing after that, that God wants me to wait, I don’t have the peace in my heart to take up the job even if it’s offered to me. And clearly, I know in my heart that God says “September” to me. So I told God this, Lord God, if You want me to wait till September, then fine, I shall wait as You’ve asked me to.
So after that, I continue to focus my attention to my work and occasionally send out my resumes. I started sending them more frequently during the month of June and July.. Definitely so cause September is just around the corner. Still, there is no news and I started to get a little worried. But my heart still continues to pray and uphold this to Jesus.
Miraculously, the last week of July marks the change in my life. Calls from companies started to come in, asking me try out certain positions and to attend interviews. I truly thank God for the chances He’s given me, to meet with the different persons and the different companies.
Even during this time, I was still seeking God for the right job. I’m not very sure what I want to do, still seeking and still learning. But one thing for sure is that I don’t want to work in a place where God does not approve. Hence, I continue to pray and commit this search into His hands. Finally, it was narrowed down to two, and it was probably like one of two weeks before September comes. And furthermore, I would need to give an answer to my then current job by first week of September on whether I am to renew my contract or not. One of the jobs that I interviewed would only give me an answer two weeks later as they regional manager would only be back then. So, on Tuesday on the last week of August, which coincides with the revival night meetings, I went for an interview in the morning. Before I enter the place, I prayed and told God this, God I know that there would be two companies who may be offering me a position. But God, I am not looking at the money, but rather, Your approval. I pray that the right job would be the job that offers me a position first. You decide which one is going to offer to me first and I will follow it through. Once again, I cannot emphasize enough on how miraculous God works. ON that day of interview, the manager offered me the position on the spot! I was so thankful and so utterly speechless after that. God is really amazing when it comes to answering prayer.
From this too, I’ve learnt not one, but two lesson. The first is that God really does answer our prayers. Sometimes we feel that He doesn’t, but He does. It’s just that His answer for me from the beginning was to wait. And when we obey, we will be able to see God’s handiwork in our lives.
Another one is what Proverbs 19:21 says, “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” You see, I can make whatever plans that I want and decide on when to execute it, but at the end of the day, it is our Lord Father who decides for us.
So, praise God for His works in my life and I pray too, that everyone would be able to see God’s work in your lives and you continue to walk with God.
God has been truly good to me, really leading me in many of my decision making opportunities. This is one of them which I want to share with all.
Beginning of year 2006, I’ve thought of changing job. I’ve planned to change around after March, after I get my bonus. Well, my plan is just.. Well, my plan. But God showed me that He has other plans for me. I’ve sent out my resume during the start of the year, on and off, waiting for news to come in for an opening. But it was not so. My waiting continues to be, just that, waiting. It went on for so long that during the month of May, I actually asked God this: Am I such a useless person that no one wants to hire me? Is my resume so bad? Am I deemed to be working in the company for a longer period? I truly did feel that I’m not good enough. But you know, God is truly amazing, and He truly hears my prayer and my questions. And He has his own way of answering my question. A friend called up to inform me that there is an opening in her company, this is an international company by the way; and I casually asked her if the position is alright. Well, I met up with my friend and she informed me of the challenges and the on-goings and etc and so, I’ve passed my resume over to be submitted. Amazingly, the manager for that position informed my friend that he is impressed by my resume and wants to meet up. Even in the email that he sent to me states that. You know, I truly know that it is God’s way of telling me that I am good enough, that I am worthy enough, and I truly am thankful for that.
Well, I went for the interview and I realised one thing after that, that God wants me to wait, I don’t have the peace in my heart to take up the job even if it’s offered to me. And clearly, I know in my heart that God says “September” to me. So I told God this, Lord God, if You want me to wait till September, then fine, I shall wait as You’ve asked me to.
So after that, I continue to focus my attention to my work and occasionally send out my resumes. I started sending them more frequently during the month of June and July.. Definitely so cause September is just around the corner. Still, there is no news and I started to get a little worried. But my heart still continues to pray and uphold this to Jesus.
Miraculously, the last week of July marks the change in my life. Calls from companies started to come in, asking me try out certain positions and to attend interviews. I truly thank God for the chances He’s given me, to meet with the different persons and the different companies.
Even during this time, I was still seeking God for the right job. I’m not very sure what I want to do, still seeking and still learning. But one thing for sure is that I don’t want to work in a place where God does not approve. Hence, I continue to pray and commit this search into His hands. Finally, it was narrowed down to two, and it was probably like one of two weeks before September comes. And furthermore, I would need to give an answer to my then current job by first week of September on whether I am to renew my contract or not. One of the jobs that I interviewed would only give me an answer two weeks later as they regional manager would only be back then. So, on Tuesday on the last week of August, which coincides with the revival night meetings, I went for an interview in the morning. Before I enter the place, I prayed and told God this, God I know that there would be two companies who may be offering me a position. But God, I am not looking at the money, but rather, Your approval. I pray that the right job would be the job that offers me a position first. You decide which one is going to offer to me first and I will follow it through. Once again, I cannot emphasize enough on how miraculous God works. ON that day of interview, the manager offered me the position on the spot! I was so thankful and so utterly speechless after that. God is really amazing when it comes to answering prayer.
From this too, I’ve learnt not one, but two lesson. The first is that God really does answer our prayers. Sometimes we feel that He doesn’t, but He does. It’s just that His answer for me from the beginning was to wait. And when we obey, we will be able to see God’s handiwork in our lives.
Another one is what Proverbs 19:21 says, “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” You see, I can make whatever plans that I want and decide on when to execute it, but at the end of the day, it is our Lord Father who decides for us.
So, praise God for His works in my life and I pray too, that everyone would be able to see God’s work in your lives and you continue to walk with God.
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Update 2: Worship Conference
My church organised a Worship Conference from 31 August up till 2 Sept (yes yes, I know.. late entry..) and it was definitely magnificent! I can't believe that it was so amazing. Actually it started with a revival meeting from MOnday to Wednesday... I went on Tuesday, thinking that I would go one day and then only go for the conference on Thursday. Happily I went, thinking of nothing, just bringing my colleague with me. But woah, I was so blown away by Pastor Timothy Yeung who was sharing. Granted, I may not understand fully some of the things that he said as he is from Hong Kong and his cantonese is kinda deep, but I do manage to get a gist of things :)
people were so touched by God that they were either crying or laughing and just worshipping Him from their hearts.
Pastor Timothy Yeung and Pastor Stella Yeung (husband and wife)
Seriously was so blown away by Pastor and God's presence in that place. It was such a refreshing experience to be so filled by God's presence, to be with Him and to worship Him so deeply.
This worship conference is really mind blowing! Why do I say that? Have you ever experience being with God so much, so much that you can't do anything but worship Him? Have you experience .. by closing your eyes, God's presence fill your heart immediately? Have you ever, by stepping into the place of worship, you feel the need to worship Him immediately? This is the first time I've felt such feelings coming up from the very depth of my heart.
Thank you Father for allowing me to know that the many things that I'm doing now is pleasing to You. I also know that there are so many things that I still need to learn and also to be changed by you.. I pray that I would be able to do so. Thank you Father for allowing me to experience you and to be in your presence. Thank you for allowing me to touch you, to reach out to you and to be loved by you.
It's hard to desribe my feelings and the amazement of being in God's presence.. but here's some pictures for your perusal.
people were so touched by God that they were either crying or laughing and just worshipping Him from their hearts.
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UPDATESSSSS
As promised.. here's the update from me!
New Job
To those who does not know (which I think most would be anticipating this, since I mentioned it earlier), I would be starting my new job next Wednesday, 4 Oct. Would be working in a company called M.E. (ask me if u wana know), a event management company, more towards seminars and conferences. I dare not say that this is my dream job whatsoever, but it would definitely be a new exposure for me. Having worked in M. for the past two years (can you imagine!! two years mate!), I would say that I've learnt quite a lot, from both personal aspect and also professional aspect. But I find that there is not much that I can learn from the professional aspect and things are not going fast enough to support me.. hence the decision to move into something else. Besides that, truly, customer service is not my cup of tea. I guess I've had enough of that...
I noe, there are friends who says that customer service is what you do in every job at the end of the day.. I'd agree with that, but there are different kind of customer service that's involved. Being in one of the most demanding ones have kept me on my toes for the past two years, with late nights at the office almost everyday and not having enough sleep nor changes happening in the company could keep me here again.
OK, back to the new job.. as mentioned, I would be starting work next Wednesday and would be working in KL... downtown KL. The dreadful thing about this is the traffic!! argh!!! it would definitely be bad working in the jammest area in KL.. haha.. God, I truly pray for patience on the road everyday. I need to change my sleeping habit as well.. gotta sleep wayyyyy earlier than usual as I would need to wake up like 6am!! My goodness, I havent done that since high school ok... and besides that, food's gona be expensive too... sigh... there goes the money!
okok.. it's not that bad, at least i get to park inside the building at RM120 per month, which is quite a bargain in itself.. at least to me.. i don't have to worry about the rain and all and I betcha my heels won't spoil so easily.. hahaha..another one is that I would have a friend working the same place as me! For once.. well, we're definitely not that close, but I guess I get along with her :)
Will leave everything in God's hands :)
Oh.. since this is quite long.. will update the rest again later on.. gotta share about how I got this job too.. God really is amazing .. AGAIN!!! He's always shocking me.. hahaha... but I love every suprise that He gives me... am thankful too... Will let u noe later k
New Job
To those who does not know (which I think most would be anticipating this, since I mentioned it earlier), I would be starting my new job next Wednesday, 4 Oct. Would be working in a company called M.E. (ask me if u wana know), a event management company, more towards seminars and conferences. I dare not say that this is my dream job whatsoever, but it would definitely be a new exposure for me. Having worked in M. for the past two years (can you imagine!! two years mate!), I would say that I've learnt quite a lot, from both personal aspect and also professional aspect. But I find that there is not much that I can learn from the professional aspect and things are not going fast enough to support me.. hence the decision to move into something else. Besides that, truly, customer service is not my cup of tea. I guess I've had enough of that...
I noe, there are friends who says that customer service is what you do in every job at the end of the day.. I'd agree with that, but there are different kind of customer service that's involved. Being in one of the most demanding ones have kept me on my toes for the past two years, with late nights at the office almost everyday and not having enough sleep nor changes happening in the company could keep me here again.
OK, back to the new job.. as mentioned, I would be starting work next Wednesday and would be working in KL... downtown KL. The dreadful thing about this is the traffic!! argh!!! it would definitely be bad working in the jammest area in KL.. haha.. God, I truly pray for patience on the road everyday. I need to change my sleeping habit as well.. gotta sleep wayyyyy earlier than usual as I would need to wake up like 6am!! My goodness, I havent done that since high school ok... and besides that, food's gona be expensive too... sigh... there goes the money!
okok.. it's not that bad, at least i get to park inside the building at RM120 per month, which is quite a bargain in itself.. at least to me.. i don't have to worry about the rain and all and I betcha my heels won't spoil so easily.. hahaha..another one is that I would have a friend working the same place as me! For once.. well, we're definitely not that close, but I guess I get along with her :)
Will leave everything in God's hands :)
Oh.. since this is quite long.. will update the rest again later on.. gotta share about how I got this job too.. God really is amazing .. AGAIN!!! He's always shocking me.. hahaha... but I love every suprise that He gives me... am thankful too... Will let u noe later k
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Jotters
There's so many things that's happened since last month but I've yet to make any updates. Gosh... okay guys, here are some of the things that I will update by next week, for now, topics:
1. New Job
2. Worship Conference
3. Holiday in Spore
4. Work
5. Friend's shop closed
6. Dinner with high school mates
7. Birthday celebration
8. Break before new job
and more to come. Gosh, that's a lot of updates.. so.. hope that ya all would be patient with me :)
1. New Job
2. Worship Conference
3. Holiday in Spore
4. Work
5. Friend's shop closed
6. Dinner with high school mates
7. Birthday celebration
8. Break before new job
and more to come. Gosh, that's a lot of updates.. so.. hope that ya all would be patient with me :)
Monday, August 21, 2006
Learning to Trust God more
There's a reason why the title is chosen to be as such. As a mere human, there are times we are so overwhelmed with things around us, so busy with things around us that we forget to trust God.
Likewise for me, I am also learning to trust God more. The past few months has been like a typhoon, being swept away by my work and also the happenings in my life. I could barely find time for myself, let alone time for God. Ok, I am guilty of not spending time with God. Come on, let's admit it, each one of us struggle with this too. I don't want to be a Christian who claims perfection, but who is also a mere human, flawed and all, but by the grace of God, learning to stand on her own two feet and places honesty as high as possible in her life.
Neways, what I wanted to share if God's impeccable timing in my life. Many of you know that I am planning to leave my current job and have been actively searching for a while. Yet, I struggle in this aspect of trusting God to, ya know, reveal to me the right time to leave and also for a new job. I have been sending resumes out and to my disappointment and to my security, no one actually called me up for anything at all. I felt so useless and all, all the while questioning myself and God, on my own capabilities.
There was a chance interview which I went to that God affirmed to me on my capabilities, that I am good at (i'm not being boastful k) what I can do. But God also revealed to me at that interview that the timing is not right. The month of September came into my and the sense of peace engulfed me at that time to trust God and wait on in my current job till September.
That is until two months ago, when my streak of panic and worry sets in again, kicking me into once again sending resumes and etc to companies to see if they want to hire this crazy girl to work in their company.
And this time, amazingly... God has been opening so many doors for me to venture in. Companies after companies called me up asking me to go for interviews. And God's timing is so amazing! Should any of these companies would want me, I should get to start in October, after my contract ends. Splendid ain't it?
Now, I am learning to trust God to lead me to the right job.. allow Him to direct my path and etc.
Father God, I am truly thankful to U, for Ur impeccable timing and for Ur amazing assurance in my life. I know that I am still struggling with certain worries and etc. But Lord, I want to commit my worries in Ur hands. I pray for favour as I attend the interviews and I pray that U will direct me to the right job. May U close the ones that is not suitable and grant me peace.
Thank U Lord for granting me assurance. I pray Lord that I would continue to serve U and put U first in my life.
In Jesus' most precious and glorious name I pray, AMEN
Likewise for me, I am also learning to trust God more. The past few months has been like a typhoon, being swept away by my work and also the happenings in my life. I could barely find time for myself, let alone time for God. Ok, I am guilty of not spending time with God. Come on, let's admit it, each one of us struggle with this too. I don't want to be a Christian who claims perfection, but who is also a mere human, flawed and all, but by the grace of God, learning to stand on her own two feet and places honesty as high as possible in her life.
Neways, what I wanted to share if God's impeccable timing in my life. Many of you know that I am planning to leave my current job and have been actively searching for a while. Yet, I struggle in this aspect of trusting God to, ya know, reveal to me the right time to leave and also for a new job. I have been sending resumes out and to my disappointment and to my security, no one actually called me up for anything at all. I felt so useless and all, all the while questioning myself and God, on my own capabilities.
There was a chance interview which I went to that God affirmed to me on my capabilities, that I am good at (i'm not being boastful k) what I can do. But God also revealed to me at that interview that the timing is not right. The month of September came into my and the sense of peace engulfed me at that time to trust God and wait on in my current job till September.
That is until two months ago, when my streak of panic and worry sets in again, kicking me into once again sending resumes and etc to companies to see if they want to hire this crazy girl to work in their company.
And this time, amazingly... God has been opening so many doors for me to venture in. Companies after companies called me up asking me to go for interviews. And God's timing is so amazing! Should any of these companies would want me, I should get to start in October, after my contract ends. Splendid ain't it?
Now, I am learning to trust God to lead me to the right job.. allow Him to direct my path and etc.
Father God, I am truly thankful to U, for Ur impeccable timing and for Ur amazing assurance in my life. I know that I am still struggling with certain worries and etc. But Lord, I want to commit my worries in Ur hands. I pray for favour as I attend the interviews and I pray that U will direct me to the right job. May U close the ones that is not suitable and grant me peace.
Thank U Lord for granting me assurance. I pray Lord that I would continue to serve U and put U first in my life.
In Jesus' most precious and glorious name I pray, AMEN
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