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.