Jesus Calling: A bible series, 187/365

 

Good day Lord,

I felt so energized today even if I didn’t go for a run last weekend. I had a sudden guilt not running and quite fussy. Paul said that it was okay but I felt a little anxious. I did a home workout though so just to overcome the guilt I did a few strength lifting and to mention my 2-km walk going to church and back home was an addition. Last Friday after work, Paul and I had an opportunity to go out and have some few drinks in one of the local bars in Datchet so I blamed him for not getting up on Saturday morning. Hahaha! But overall, we had an opportunity good night. We were both off last Saturday, I went to Slough and grab a few groceries and I was pretty calm and sweet last Saturday to be honest. Yesterday after church, I did laundry and the new fab conditioner that I bought smelled so divine. I cleaned the house all day after I had a quick call from my mum. I was a lil bit tired but satisfies because I cleaned the house which is fulfilling and satisfying in my part. I love making the house tidy and neat as the saying goes, ‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness’ which is true and correct. 

Today, Monday, 9am weekly catch up. Fair enough to ask me how was my week and how do I get along my work and colleagues. 10am, I had a call from Dan, our HR Director and we had a catch up regarding how was I settling in. I said I was ok, it was overwhelming, too many information to absorb and I am quite lucky to be with professional people and supporting people at my back. There are so many things to do and learn and I strive to do it one step at a time. So one thing I need to do is do my Canadian visa for my upcoming training so I can thrive better and do fulfill my duties as an office/sales administrator. 

I am very excited about it aside from that I can travel on the part of the world. 

This is all because of you Lord. It opened to so many opportunities because of your gifts. 

Today’s verse conveys that showing generosity and compassion to those in need is viewed by god as giving a loan to Him. It highlights that acts of charity are not merely social obligations, but hold spiritual significance. In return, God promises to repay or reward the individual for their deeds.

Jesus Calling: A bible series, Day 184/365

 

Good morning Lord, Thank God it’s Friday indeed!

Two weeks with my new work is so relieving. It was so quick. I am always grateful for the opportunity and for the blessings.

Yesterday, I attended the sales meeting with the Europe team and OMG! Literally OMG! I can’t believe it, it’s really big! I finally met the people working from all territories across the UK and Europe. I was seated all day with people working with all the sales and figures. The marketing, lead generation and pledges was crazy. But to be honest, it’s all almost the same when we do area meetings when I was still in the bank. Almost the same. The same strategies, the same commitment, the same quota. I am so lucky I am not in that position to look for prospects/leads and clients. Purely office/sales administration. I am working independently without rubbing shoulders with anyone or with a strict boss inside the office. NONE! Thank you Lord! I am so done with that kind of environment. 

Today, my managing director and sales director are not here in the office. They’re probably meeting customers and busy with meetings. I am all by myself, my the IT guys from India inside the office. Josley, one of the IT head support is going to the same church as me. I saw him last Sunday at church, I never thought he is a Christian because he’s Indian but his name sounds so Spanish. 

Jacqueline, one of the Senior Sales Manager, who is Scottish came to the meeting yesterday and she’s literally like a barbie doll. All dolled-up and so pink. I love her vibe, her alpha-woman attitude. And she brought some Scottish biscuits which were so tasty and delicious. I also booked her a taxi going to terminal 5 yesterday. I am so lucky to get contacts with Five star taxis. And she promised to catch up again soon once she’s back. 

Today, we have a beautiful verse from the book of Hebrews. This verse instructs believers to “make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord”. This verse commands a dual pursuit: actively seeking harmonious relationships with others while maintaining strict personal purity and devotion to God.

Making every effort. In Greek, this means to run swiftly after, pursue intensely, or chase with urgency. It requires deliberate, continuous energy. 

Live in peace with everyone. Believers must actively resolve conflict and foster harmony, extending even to non-believers and hostile outsiders.

Be holy. This refers to sanctification. It means being set apart from sin and dedicated entirely to God’s values and purposes. 

See the Lord. This means experiencing intimate fellowship to God, both in this present life and ultimately in eternity.

This verse serves as a vital safeguard when someone is facing an intense social isolation, financial loss, and temptation to abandon their faith in this high-pressure environment. 

God bless us all.

Jesus calling: A bible series, Day 182/365

 

Good morning Lord,

Today, I am happy. My current work credited me my first salary just by coming in for few days. A thousand quid!!! Wow! Thank you Lord! I am so grateful to be honest because I never know which day will my former work credited me my last salary. And I’m broke now! Surviving on this expensive country is triumph. With so many bills, inflation, transportation. I would never save enough for myself. Good thing, Monzo, my other bank provider offers a day to day savings which luckily I already earned almost 600 quid. I am relieved. 

Last night, Paul and I had an argument. Regarding to my training in Canada. Honestly, he doesn’t want me to go because he misunderstood and he is worrying too much. Like, he thinks I’ll be staying there and never come back here in the UK, which is impossible because it is all just a training. Equipping me to do all my task as an office/sales administrator. Nothing to do in migrating there. And that is why, Ben, my managing director is instructing me to do my visa which is only a visitor visa and nothing else. I mean, yes, I totally understand how he feels but it’s just a training. He’s worried. And I want to make sure and guarantee that it’s going to be fine. I have no plans moving there. Here is my home. My husband is here and that role is for Windsor. Things like this make him vent and sometimes terrible. He always worry, which is totally normal since I will be going all alone. I don’t have the details yet like how long and when is the itinerary but Ben already asked me to process my visa and see what requirements do they need to provide. 

I like traveling, I admit that. Yes, I want to do the training overseas. But am I selfish? Do I not see and think about Paul? Or vice versa? Before we slept last night, we hugged and apologized to each other. He was relieved, I am also relieved. 

Today, Paul was calm. I came to work with peace of mind. I prayed last night, no terrible things will happen as God will be on our side always.

This verse today is a foundation call to spiritual growth, urging believers to reject worldly cultural pressures and instead allow God to change our thinking from the inside out. Chapter 12 from the book of Romans marks a major transition into practical application. This verse serves as the instruction manual for verse 1: if you want to offer your life as a “living sacrifice” to God, you must start by changing how you think.

God bless us all!