Jesus Calling: A bible series Day 164/365

 

Glory and praise to the Lord. I am now entering the last few days of my 1st job here in the UK. I am so thrilled to transitioned from a minimum wager to an office girly. I recall the days a year ago when I was still praying to get my first job. I waited for days, weeks and months after the Lord answered my prayers. And now, a new phase is coming and I am so glad, gloriously glorifying the Lord for all His goodness. I was once praying for this and now the Lord gave me a bountiful blessing to my table. 

This verse from Isaiah is a wonderful example of how the Lord will not fail you even in our darkest times. The Lord didn’t fail me from the very first day until my last. His promises will always stay even if you think that you are a failure or you feel afraid. God is always there for us. All we need to do is believe, pray and have faith. Deep waters in ancient times symbolizes deep trouble, and dangerous situations. Yet God promised his people that He will be there at all times.

Tomorrow is my last day at work, I feel relieved. I feel emotional. Mixed emotions. I recall the times that I was so tired from working, covering shifts 8-10 hours. No complaints. Just perseverance. Lord saw all my hardships. Hospitality is not for everyone. I am very lucky that the job did not require me to work graveyard shifts. Just shuffling early-late shift. Also, the additional challenge for me to catch transport, from train to bus. Walking 2-4 kilometers a day. I almost lost 4 kilos of weight naturally because of walking for the whole year. I also recall bearing the pain from my plantar fasciitis which I will not do the same mistake again. Wearing fake trainers with no proper arch support while walking and standing for so long hours. Recalling all those moments for 11 months made me cry for all the goodness of God because I keep on praying for strength and perseverance and He gave me all that without realizing that. I admit that I am not a perfect laborer, I am not a perfect wife,  I keep on complaining but the Lord knows that. Always. I also remember las Lent when I visited St Edward’s church not too far from my work. I once prayed and wrote my intention to the notebook located inside the church and after just a month the Lord answered my prayers. I went back again to the same church and said my thanksgiving to the same notebook I wrote my intentions. The Lord really works in mysterious ways. He never forgets. He’s giving us the best timing. Next week is the Royal Ascot and I am so lucky to be away from the work I used to love. Royal Ascot is a busy week for everyone most especially for hospitality. The hotel is going to be fully booked. Everyone is preparing, but I’m gone. Praise the Lord! It’s. The best timing the Lord is giving me to rest. I love the Lord how He gives us surprises. My prayers were answered. I only have a week to rest before transitioning to my new job. A total reset. I would not think that this is a rest but a professional change. I call it growth. I am not really expecting my colleagues to give me something for my last day. I don’t expect them to give me letters, cards or any gifts for the Lord already gave me a big gift which I am very truly grateful. 

Thank you Lord for all your goodness. Never ending praises and glory to you Lord. 

Celebrate the good news! A new career is coming..

 

Hallelujah ! To God be all the glory and praise!

Last week,I applied a job at Agylisys and I had a virtual initial interview last Monday. On a short notice, I was invited for a face to face interview last Friday after my shift I hurried to their office not far from my current work. The role is an office/sales administrator and I met Ben(the Managing Director) and Matt(the Senior Sales Director) both are in the Windsor, UK office. Both of them were so approachable in person, very warming and friendly and told me that they both were hoteliers back in the day. Honestly the interview was so smooth, relaxed and I never felt so much tension in the room. It was like a friendly chat. 

Today, I received a message from Dan(who the Senior HR Director) telling me that I got the role and discussed about the offer! I was initially offered GBP30,000/annually but he told me over the phone that the offer is GBP38,000 and is not negotiable. Like hello? Do I need to negotiate about that? I was literally making GBP25,000 currently. That offer is not to be turned down. 

Glory and praise to the King! The Lord heard my prayers! I knew it! This role is the best. I remember I had several failed applications and I literally cried about it. I remember I applied a job not too far from home, it’s literally 7 minutes walk away from home. I applied a Virtual personal assistant to Comxo last March and another one is at ArvatoConnect not too long ago. I literally borrowed Liz(my coworker) laptop and I failed the test. There were a lot, so much, I couldn’t count it with my fingers, hundreds of rejections but God gave me this role. Dan, told me there were literally 70 applicants for this role and the last time I went physically for an interview, the building receptionist was telling me, I was the only one who came for an interview and it gave me high hopes. And he was literally correct!

I was talking to my mum a while ago and told her about the good news. I was at the train on my way home and I felt tears on my eyes. I was telling her that this new job is from God. He was preparing me for the best. He knows what’s best and His plans is far more better than mine. All I need to do is pray, believe and trust Him. Challenges like this need faith and patience. I was constantly applying new jobs since November of last year. This new role is a gift. So I need to make new adjustments, perseverance and dedication just like what I did on my first role here in the UK. Just when I am about to leave, nice comments were coming from different booking platforms. I was receiving a lot of good mentions from guests. I totally understand what hospitality now. Being sincere, genuine and understanding to guests. That’s what guests love. And faking smiles! Hahahaha! 

I also thank my current role for this is how I got the new role. I am going to work for a software company for hospitality businesses. I need to have a clear mind, focus and dedication. God will never leave me. May God give me wisdom to broaden my knowledge and learning through these years.

These verse from Isaiah is just a proof that when you always cling to God and trust the Lord, not to your own understanding He will be gracious. He will always provide all your needs. He always knows what’s best for us. He is a living proof that all good things come if you invite goodness and openness. Being kind to yourself. Lifting all your worries to the Lord and be compassionate.

God bless us all.

Celebration of our Second Wedding anniversary

 Praise the Lord for His goodness! That’s already two years! WOW! Amazing! 

                   

 

 

    

We celebrated our second wedding anniversary in a hotel at Reading, UK and we were surprised inside our room. A note in a cake was there when we entered the room, I wanted to thank the staff of Crowne Plaza Reading! It was sweet! And I love red velvet cakes. Reading was amazing,  it was a short stay but a memorable one. We had the time on ourselves away from our busy life working and thriving. 

Paul also gave me a handbag this year. Oh! I loved it! It was a lil bit pricey though but he took the chance to get me one and of course I took the time to choose it myself. Praise the Lord for his goodness!

    

            

Our relationship for the past two years was a rough ride. It’s because we manage to live together finally after a very long time that we were apart. Having the faith to be constant and patient is one of the most difficult challenges I am facing. My anger issues is sometimes arising but I am thankful that Pstr Bong Saquing’s videos preaching that we should love difficult people with unconditional love just like Jesus love us so much without any reason to doubt and believe in us.

The Lord is reminding us every time that He is the center of our relationship. Growing faithfully with him and asking for His guidance to take over our lives and be His bond servants. 

Everyday, I ask the Lord to give us an encounter to be able for us to choose Him over material desires, lust and sin. Asking the Lord to give us wisdom to choose right choices and decisions and be responsible because we are grown adults already. 

I admit that I am a difficult person and I easily get angry and moody at times especially when people don’t meet my expectations. And I am truly sorry for being arrogant and vain sometimes.  I tend to compare myself a lot to other people and be insecure. But God constantly reminding me that I am special and I am unique. Love and patience makes me out-stand to others and also kindness. I always pray to Mother Mary to intercede for me and make me a patient wife, a loving and caring wife just like being a true Christian wife. 

Lord I pray that you always guide and protect our marriage. Be the center of our relationship and never stop listening to our prayers.