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!

Jesus calling: A bible series, Day 176/365

 

Today is my 4th day of my new work and I am the luckiest! 

My Big bosses are the kindest and the friendliest. My office space is the nicest thing that ever happened to me in my whole career especially here in the UK. It's so quiet in the office especially today that my big bosses are not around and they don't mind me doing nothing so what I did today is I cleaned the pantry cupboards, I descaled the kitchen kettle and I cleaned the coffee maker. I also try to make coffee and to see for myself how it works. They also have a dish washer which is pretty convenient if we have meetings and I need to set up the table and I wash the glasses and mugs. It's very posh. Joshley, the IT guy was friendly as well. DJ, he was the one who did the induction last Monday and he's American from Las Vegas, who decided to stay here in the UK, he is so helpful and friendly too. In our team, I am the only lady, it is not scary though because I am working with professionals and friendly people. 

Luckily, I am blessed and comfortably sitting on my nice chair in an air-conditioned office while outside is scorching heat. UK heatwave is crazy!!! Yesterday, when I went home, I was literally melting. That sweat was a lot I could wring my clothes dripping wet. I had a cold shower and I placed an icepack all over my body. This heat is crazy. I can't wait for next week! But some people were saying we need to enjoy the sun while it lasts, because the sun is UK is not forever. 

Proverbs 16:32 emphasizes that true strength lies in self-control and patience, suggesting that managing one's emotions is more commendable than physical power or conquest.

This verse is so relatable in regards to patience and self-control. I admit to myself that my patience is not that long especially to my husband which he annoys me easily. I always pray to Mother Mary to intercede for me and give me patience all the time because I am easily annoyed and angry. I need to practice self control and anger management. Yes it is true that one's emotions is more commendable. Our emotions are very strong and once we knew we need to lose it, we need to keep in mind that when Elijah was in despair and he had enough. God commanded him to eat and sleep. God takes over our life when we surrender everything to Him. God knows better than we do so do what God says. Take it easy. Life is for us to cherish, not to be in despair. 

Today, is a beautiful reminder for me to take it easy. Because after my trainings, I will be as busy as a bee. But I love being busy. I had cleaned up everything around me so when I start getting busy, I am at peace. 

God bless everyone!

Jesus calling: A bible series, Day 166/365

 

Good morning Lord, thank you for this wonderful day. The first day of being an unemployed. Jobless. 

It was such a wonderful feeling for me honestly but thinking that I have a new job waiting for me and I am starting on Monday. I only have a week to rest, reset and regain my strength. I was so relieved. One week of rest and regaining my eager to be on a different field of work is the most exciting part. Luckily, this week is going to be a lovely week. Slow mornings is my favourite part. Running plans. Making my own breakfast and a deep fresh air. Today is a lazy Monday though. No plans of going out just rest and reset.

Thank you Lord. 

                          

Jesus Calling: A bible series 165/365

 

My last day at work! Wow! 11 months of patience, endurance and perseverance. 

Once upon a time, I was just praying for this job and now I’m leaving. Not because of exhaustion, but because of a new hope. A new opportunity. A new career. A new dream.

God is really doing his promises. His works and miracles. 

This verse is a perfect example of God being our beacon of light and hope. A shield against our endeavors and our strength in all our trials. As Christians,  we need to keep in mind that God has all our backs whenever we feel down, anxious and in doubt. I remember a time when one of my colleagues bullied me in a way, he was shouting at me and pointed all the blame to me. I was in anguish, I cried every night thinking I should leave. I was so desperate to find something else so I can finally leave and not see him anymore. It came to the point that I told the incident to my parents and to my husband. And my husband was annoyed as well, he stalked him and wanted to go to his house and knock him off. To be honest, I don’t want to hurt anyone just because I was told off. I just want to rant and tell what my feelings are. I recall what Jesus told us that we should love our enemies and not to wish them bad things to happen. If someone slap our right cheek, we should let them slap the other side as well. 

I just cried out for help every night. And now, I cried for joy. Praising our Almighty God who gave me a way out. This is it! 

What a wonderful way to praise the Lord and to convert all the negative experiences to a positive outlook where I used all my perseverance and patience as a strength. 

My husband told me multiple times not to go to work and I was annoyed. Really annoyed. Because I kept on telling him that the rota was done. They were expecting me to go in today and now I’m going to call in sick? Faking my own sickness. I am not that kind of person. I still care until the very end. I have my own integrity and it’s final. I am not like others who does not care. What if I just leave and suddenly they will call me and say, I owe them a day because I called in sick? That’s messed up. My husband sometimes doesn’t think the way I think. He relentlessly just like other Brits. Honestly, he’s a bit careless and selfish. I don’t blame him, I blame his parents. 

Anyway, going back to what I was thankful. I had so many lessons I had learned in the hospitality business. I learned how to deal with guests in a more genuine and friendly way. Thanks to Liz who I always look up to on how the way she deals with people, the way she talks, the way she understands and not taking sides. She’s a good person, very kind, she’s so pretty as well and I admire her personality. I hope one day, I will reach the level how she communicates. But thinking she was brought up speaking English since childhood is a plus. I was so lucky to be with her as a coworker, she’s so reliant and responsible, very mindful. It’s very seldom to meet people as such a young age who is very hard working and responsible. I hope one day, we became colleagues again. She made an impact to me, I don’t feel insecure, she boosts me, she really knows what she’s doing and I pray she finds a role that will appreciate her workmanship. I am so lucky to be her colleague on my last shift. She really is a good team player. 

As I was doing my last and final walk around in the hotel, I reminisce my first walk around and it was so tiring because I wore a very flat shoes which I didn’t realize that wearing a good shoes on an 8 hour shift is a must. Finding a good shoes like Skechers is the key. I took my shoes home which my husband bought to me as my birthday gift last year and I used it for 11 months and I just washed them once and it looked still brand new. Thank you Skechers hahahaha!

There were some hotel problems that I solved myself since I was the duty manager today and it was a crazy one. First, one of the guest room’s tv is not working, there is no sound coming and it was funny because I asked ChatGPT and it helped. Second, one of the guest room’s toilet was blocked so I unblocked it myself. Like it was really gross. I couldn’t describe it myself because it i really blocked and I need to use the toilet plunger to unblock it. I was not feeling gross to be honest. I think I got used to it way back home. I was not born rich, I know how to unblock a blocked toilet multiple times when we were still living in our old house in the Philippines. And I was amazed with the plunger here it is so powerful unlike the plunger at home. Hahaha!

As I lay tonight, I felt relieved. Finally, I was done.

Thank you Lord for giving me such a huge patience. The Lord is merciful.

God bless us all!

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.