This Time With God

THANK YOU FOR READING MY TESTIMONY. 

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Tonight, I am praying that God gives me the exact answer to the prayer I’ve been asking for. 🤍

Last year, I applied for a job that I wanted to stay in long-term, even planning for my retirement there. I thought everything was falling into place and that God’s plan for me was being materialized. My hopes were high, and I thought it was all meant for me, that it was always meant to be my JOB. - - - - - BUUUUT----

But then, I realized what was missing: God. When I applied for that job, I didn’t ask God if it was His will or if I should go for it. Amazing right? I did not ask His plan and yet I have the confidence to tell Him to give me the job. Whaaat??? 

I didn’t seek His guidance. I passed the initial steps and even traveled to a different city to sign papers to the supposed job I thought I would get. I even took exams for the job. 

Months later, I got the news that my application was on hold for whatever and  confidential internal agreement. Right after that, I realized that no matter how good the opportunity seemed, or how many people helped me to get the job, it was still God who decides. "It is God who says yes or no."

I cried a lot because I had already hoped for that job. I thought I was going to retire from it. 🥺 Shucks. 

Then, this year--two weeks ago, I felt frustrated and sad. :(((

But I learned something valuable. The lesson was to always include God in whatever plans I have. 

The scripture says, "You may create your own plans, but it is still God who decides." 

And so, because I wanted to look for other opportunities and move forward too. I applied to several companies, and in the end, I received a job offer in the same industry I am currently working in. 

Honestly, it’s not the position I thought I would end up in, but I’m still grateful. It’s an opportunity to help people with financial literacy, which I’m passionate about. Though my background is in customer service, I feel that this role is a natural fit, and I am thankful for it.

Some people asked me if I was sure about the new job, but to me, everything is going smoothly, and I felt at peace. I told them that if God didn’t want me here, He wouldn’t have placed me in this position. It wouldn’t have been this easy. I had my initial and final interviews on the same day and hired the same day also and the next day after the interview, as I was heading home, a stranger, an employee from the company I applied to, passed by me. She asked if I was interested in applying to their company because they were hiring for the same position I am currently in. She was simply going home also but then she passed by me. I felt it is God Who moved there. No doubts. 

I almost cried that night because it felt like it was God leading me to this opportunity.

I remember when I tried to plan everything myself, I didn’t get the job, no matter how much effort I put into it. 

But this time, I walked with God. He was the one who opened the way for me and led me to this opportunity.

Tonight, I’m praying that I get the position I initially wanted. But even if I don’t, I am at peace knowing that God is leading me. I know that whatever His decision is, I will be in good hands. I may not know what the future holds, but I’m okay with knowing who holds the future.

I will find out the result tomorrow morning, but I hope this serves as a reminder that even when you feel like God is not hearing your prayers or cries, He is. He is walking with you.

THIS TIME, WITH GOD.

LORD THANK YOU I ADVANCE.