The Search Is Over

This is a blog I posted in my other account-which I will no longer use. I will transfer in this site some blogs I prefer to keep from that other site.

Written last July 21, 2011.

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A month ago, I formally started to look for a job here in Manila. I started going to interviews, sent resumes to companies and asked some friends for referrals. I wasn’t really sure what I really wanted then. But still, I made my standards with regards to the location of the workplace, attire requirement, salary and the like . I wrote them down and asked some friends to pray with me as I believe God for those I’ve enumerated. And I told myself that before June ends, I will get a job.

Upon entering this new season of my life, I claimed David’s prayer in Psalm 16. Especially the part where it says, “LORD, you have assigned me my portion and my cup;you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.”

Some weeks I got interviews, some weeks I didn’t. Some companies called me back, some never did (which made me a little bit sad). At first, the waiting part was quite bearable. It was easy to shrug off the pressure upon hearing my friends getting hired by the companies I also applied for, to smile while saying “Wala pa eh” whenever people ask me if already have a job, and to cheer myself up and to hope for another tomorrow.

Whenever I see the clock ticking and whenever I turn another page from my journal, I realize the time I have spent waiting. Questions started popping out, like “taga UP naman ako ah”, “Di ba sabi Mo God secular work muna?”, “Di ko naman pinabayaan ministry ko, okay naman tayo God, di ba?”. At some point, I entertained those petty lies. But then, God reminded me of His promise – thatHe has assigned me my portion and my cup; He has made my lot secure. Either I dwell on self pity and sob like a cry baby or believe His awesome promise for my life. I made the better choice of putting my faith upon His truth amidst the situation I face. I have made His word as a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. And it made all the difference.

There was more than enough joy in my heart each day. He has assured me of the days up ahead. Time was no longer an issue. I stopped complaining and started claiming His promises. And I never ceased in praying. ” Be joyful in hope,patient in affliction and faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12

My plans of getting a job before June ends didn’t happen. I could have lowered my range whenever companies ask me of my expected salary. I could have lied and said yes to some interviews whenever they ask if I like Finance. But I didn’t. I can’t afford to compromise and to settle for something that’s not from God knowing that He will fulfill what He had promised.

Last week, I got a phone call from one of my top three choice of companies. At first, I didn’t know what to do. I had butterflies in my stomach. I called my mom and my sister and asked for prayers. When I stepped into the room where I’m supposed to sign the contract, there was so much peace and joy in my heart. The job offer was similar to the standards that I have written and prayed for. It was the offer that I have been praying for. I can’t help but be in tears for too much joy. God again took me by surprise.

My whole family and friends were rejoicing with me that day. I HAVE AN AWESOME GOD!

He who promised is indeed faithful. (Hebrews 10:23)