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!

Jesus Calling: A bible series, Day 180/360

 

Hello Lord, today is my 2nd week! My weekend was so amazing. I did a 16.6km run last Saturday. I wasn't really planning to run that long, just a normal 10km but I was thrilled to see what's on the end of Long walk and I was amazed. There stood the Copper horse with King George. And the path going to the Great Windsor Park was so breath-taking. It was like a scene from Discovery channel, the Safari. Amazing view to be honest. I didn't feel my feet soar, I was sweating so hard. I applied my sun screen but I got tanned naturally. Golden brown. I love the wind blowing against my sweaty face and body. I felt the strength and power while I was running. I just rushed home because I was starting to feel extremely thirsty. I didn't realized that I didn’t get anything to eat. When I got home, it was extremely hot inside the house. I elevated my feet and had a post-running stretch. My hair and body was so sweaty, I rested for a few minutes before having a cold shower. I made breakfast and did the laundry while Paul prepares to head out and get his haircut. 

During the afternoon last Saturday, we went to do a private tour at the newly opened gym in Datchet called VYBE. Then, we head to the riverside after we bought some açaí bowl from Acai club. The flavor was fine, not really impressed to be honest. The riverside view was so calming with ducks swam around and boats parked on the side. The wind rushed to our faces as a nice way to get fresh air from the terrible heatwave here in the UK. Fortunately, this week the temperature is not too bad. A mix of rain and humid air with vibrant sunshine. We need to prepare again for the next week heat wave. It is very terrible, we are planning to get an air-conditioner though but wish us luck. 

Today’s verse talks about a powerful declaration of trust, surrender, and God’s protection in the face of anxiety or adversity. Peace over anxiety. The psalmist, King David, wrote this while facing intense personal trials and opposition. Despite the stress, he could res soundly because he surrendered his worries to God. 

True safety. The verse emphasizes that security doesn’t come from human strength or external circumstances, but from God alone.

Releasing control. Going to sleep requires us to stop striving. This verse acts as reminder that God is ultimately in control, allowing the believer to let go of the day’s burdens.

Many people meditate on this verse to overcome insomnia, panic, or nighttime fears. It serves as a comforting reminder that we are secure in God’s care, no matter what difficulties the next day brings.

God bless us all!

Jesus calling: A bible series, Day 177/365

 

Thank God it's Friday!

My first week in my new work is so amazing. Ben, my managing director was so friendly. Matt, the sales director is so friendly and all smiles as well. The team is not that big 95 percent of the time, I am all alone by myself. They really don't mind what I am doing so I am quite fussy sometimes if I look idle or doing nothing. But because my managing director is not always at the office because he lives 3 hours away from here. Even the office is so energy efficient, the lights are motion sensored so we don't need to turn them off after working hours. The little pantry room is so cute as well, almost like an apartment type. I was a bit dissapointed at first because the first lady who I took over didn't even cleaned her desk before she went away. The cupboards too, kitchen cabinets and the storage room too. So the first thing I did this week was to clean my desk, the cupboards, the pantry area and the storage room. Girl! What a relief! My work space is so amazing as well as I am in front of Victoria Barracks! Amazing view from my window. 

Yesterday, Ben asked me if I have travel restrictions because they were planning to conduct a training for me in Canada. So they asked me to apply for one but I there are no dates yet. Hopefully before or after my booked holidays. 

Colossians 3:2 states, "Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." This verse encourages believers to focus on spiritual matters rather than earthly concerns.  It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing heavenly values in one's life.

Today's verse talks about not being too materialistic and focusing ourselves to what is more grateful. I am actually trying my best to practice this. Buying only what is essential and beneficial in our end. Tomorrow is my off, a weekend reset. Thank you Lord!

God bless us all!