"Basyang" on the Go!

Just this morning I have read in the news that Cebu City is placed under signal # 2 because of a storm named "Basyang". I never thought that it is really happening not until this time that strong winds and heavy rain are felt. The sound created by the rain and wind combined is a bit scary but I believe God is in control. Because of this storm I was reminded by my devotional today saying:

"Listen to me, you stubborn people who are so far from doing right. For I am ready to set things right, not in the distant future, but right now! ...

(Isiah 46:12-13)

I believe these really are the last days. 2 storms happened just this month and everything around us are all extreme. Personally I am excited that God will come back for his people, maybe because I am sure as to where I am going yet on the other hand I pity others who haven't felt the need to awaken from slumber. After all that is happening, they remain blind, deaf, and they remain under the world's influence. It saddens me but the responsibility assigned to me must be put into action. The task to share the word, invite them to church, let them go through the process. From being a baby until they turn mature in Spirit, from being a caterpillar until they turn into a butterfly flapping their wings and soaring high. Anyway, I think I need to do another blog regarding that. Back to the "storm" issue, we are still feeling the wind and heavy rain. I believe that God is in control and so I will be still and know that He is my God. :) Time to sleep...

Goodnight!

Awkward

Hi everyone!

I will start a new job tomorrow as a "Membership Consultant". The only idea I have regarding that job is that I need to convince people to be a member of the gym and that I need to meet my monthly quota for extra income. The job description is fine with me but the uniform is very "Aaaawwkkwwaaarrrddd!!!!. Oh no!

For 2 years and more of becoming a Medical Representative I am used to wearing business attire and now... I will be wearing jogging pants paired with polo shirt and rubber shoes! huhuhu.. I feel so eeww!! hahaha... I can't imagine myself wearing it and imagining what if I will meet my former workmates seeing me with those uniform? ahhh.. I cannot do it. But as they say "Speak Life" "Look at the other side of the coin" it's a job that won't degrade your morale. It's a decent job. As long as you are not lazy and your time with the Lord will not be affected with the job then that's fine. Just take it as a door of provision while waiting for the job that is desirable, perfect and good. In short.. a job that is from GOD :)

*I will be posting photos soon of Me wearing business attire and sporty attire and type in your comments.! hehe..

His Promise

"Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand." (Isiah 41:10)

For I hold you by the right hand - I, the Lord your God. And I say to you, "Don't be afraid, I am here to help you." (Isiah 41:13)

In times of confusion, testings, discouragement and fears, God is the only one whom I can always count on.

 Life has been so tough to me lately. I tried to do things my way, I tried to seek advices from the people around me but it made me all the more confused as to what and where will I be going. I know in my heart that it is only God that can satisfy me but I felt that He doesn't seem to care and so I thought that I need to decide as to what I should be doing with my life. I gathered all the advices I got from my friends as to what to do.

First: List down what you want in life and then list down your work experiences, then the opportunities you have and write your profession. So here's my list:

What I want: Work in a bank

Experiences: Call center agent, Medical representative

Opportunities: Membership Consultant

Volunteer Nurse

Profession: NURSE

Second: Among the opportunities listed, imagine yourself being on that job after 5 years. Who, Where and What will you be.

*this confused me all the more! :( If I am going to base it in logic and practicality I will really go and practice my profession but I will be leaving church. Though there are a lot of churches but I am planted here in Cebu and hmm... can't explain more. (confuse mode)

Honestly, I really find it hard to imagine what my future will be. I don't have any dreams in life. All I know is I want to be rich but I don't know how because I don't know which career path I should take. I envy people being satisfied to their jobs and here I am working for 3 years but haven't been stable, never been happy and never been contented. I pity myself so much that I wanted to end my life. But praise God, he totally made me new. I may be in my darkest moment right now but He has filled me promises that I can hold on to. And I believe that the only promises that are never meant to be broken are promises that comes from God.

"Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.

 (Proverbs 30:5)

Until now, I am still on the journey of God's promise job. I'll just allow God to break me, to lead me and to take me to where He wants me to be. It's hard, it will definitely be but just like Abraham, I will never waver my faith for God is an ever faithful God. Trust HIM!

*Above are the promises I received from God and others are found at: Isiah 43:1-3, Isiah 43:13

Speak to Me

Starting 2014 is a bit tough for me. I have been seeking God's will (regarding my job) for 2 months now yet everything is so vague to me.as to what and where. I personally love to be working here in Cebu and be a banker but uurrgghhh I really am confused. I think I need to pray and fast more and more. What do you think? hehehe

As I was doing my "soaking" (listening to songs and talking to God) I came upon this song that really is so real to me. It's Speak to Me by Dave Lubben. It's a very nice song and to all of you who wants to hear God directing you whether to go the left or to the right this song is perfect for you. 

So here is the video (got it from youtube. Credits to Sâmeque Oliveira) 

and the lyricsof the song.

Speak to Me

by: Dave Lubben

I want to be where You are

I want to know Who You are

So when You call my name

I'll say to You here I am

I'm listening Lord speak to me

I want to see how You see

Change my heart Lord make me holy

If there's anything in my life

That doesn't honor You tonight

I'm listening Lord speak to me

Speak to me.

I hope you love the song as much as I do.:) 

**Please share your comments below as to what are you longing to hear from God.

**Follow me and I'll follow back.

New Beginnings

Hello 2014!

New Years are New Beginnings.

That line is so personal because I really am starting a new life as a young professional. I am a registered nurse but haven't practiced my profession since I passed the board. I tried to be a call center agent but didn't lasted. I also had tried being a Medical Representative for a quite a long time yet I can't find that contentment and joy of working until I was terminated for not performing well and now I am officially unemployed and is currently seeking for one.

Seeking job is indeed challenging. You need to undergo a lot of interviews, exams, and etc., but what's more challenging is deciding as to what "Job" do you really want. A job that can satisfy you financially and at the same time satisfying you as a whole. I believe that the only Job that can satisfy you totally is the Job that the Lord has prepared for you. I have been unemployed for almost a month now and as I have been seeking for directions, I was directed to work in a bank, so right after vacation I submitted my resume and fortunately Banco de Oro called me for an interview. I was really excited thinking that it could be God's way of making things become reality. I passed the initial interview, passed the exam and was scheduled for a final interview. I really can't contain the joy I have and as I was doing my devotional I have this word from God saying:

"O Lord, I will honor and praise your name, for you are my God. You do such wonderful things! You planned them long ago, and now you have accomplished them." (Isiah 25:1)

"The horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belons to the Lord." (Prov21:31)

Because of these verses, it made me confident that I will really pass and be hired, but I was left hanging. The interviewer didn't say that I am hired and also I'm not hired. He told me to wait for a call for they will be endorsing my application to the branches that needs staff. I was really heart broken and had somehow asked God why.Why did he gave me false hopes? I was really so "emo" when I heard the song "I lift my Hands" by Chris Tomlin and the lyrics goes like this:

" I lift my hands to believe again. You are my refuge, you are my strength. As I pour out my heart these things I remember, you are faithful God forever... Let faith arise..."

Upon hearing this, I was enlightened and Yes, My God is a faithful God. Everything happens for a reason. It could be that God is just teaching me to be patient. I was not rejected by the company, I was told to wait but I freaked out because I can't wait. It could also be that I still have a lot of bigger opportunities that He has prepared for me. I really don't know what the reason could be but just have faith. Everything is under control. As long as you are faithful to Him, you are not being lazy, then I believe Great things are about to come. I am also believing for a "Miraculous Year" and so it shall be. 

Right now I am still waiting for open doors and is still believing for wonderful things along the way.