I received a devotional material in my mailbox few weeks ago just after i got an invitation to a standard written test from ERM. I know God is aware of my dreams, and my circumstances although there had been many NOs for the past couple of months.
Being given a 'NO' for an answer is pretty damaging to me, despite the fact that i've been saying a lot more NOs to many people around me. I hate failures, mainly becoz i haven't been going thru any ever since i was a kid and many things have come overly too easy for my life. My education, my needs..every single thing has been taken care of. When i want an A, i got an A. When i want to achieve, i achieve without much hassle. When i want something, i get that something or sometimes even better.
Somehow, life has been difficult at the moment. Don't get confused, i am still thankful, becoz i know in comparison with many many people in this world, i'm more blessed. At least, I have a God who tells me He will never leave me in the middle of nowhere..and now that i'm in a foreign place, He has been there to ensure that i have everything i need in this country, and that i'm not bullied or mistreated by others.
However, God has given me quite a number of NOs over the last half a year. I guess it's probably the most NOs i've gotten for last 26 years! I found them very heartaching, painful experiences..yes, i don't understand and neither do i accept them in a positive manner, but i know God has His reasons. And i'm eager to find out wat they are.
He gave me a verse which struck me, and yes, despite all the NOs, i have learnt to give thanks in every circumstance, and to appreciate every moment and area in my life. I have learnt to trust Him when i'm hopeless and to surrender when the burden is too heavy.
Being given a 'NO' for an answer is pretty damaging to me, despite the fact that i've been saying a lot more NOs to many people around me. I hate failures, mainly becoz i haven't been going thru any ever since i was a kid and many things have come overly too easy for my life. My education, my needs..every single thing has been taken care of. When i want an A, i got an A. When i want to achieve, i achieve without much hassle. When i want something, i get that something or sometimes even better.
Somehow, life has been difficult at the moment. Don't get confused, i am still thankful, becoz i know in comparison with many many people in this world, i'm more blessed. At least, I have a God who tells me He will never leave me in the middle of nowhere..and now that i'm in a foreign place, He has been there to ensure that i have everything i need in this country, and that i'm not bullied or mistreated by others.
However, God has given me quite a number of NOs over the last half a year. I guess it's probably the most NOs i've gotten for last 26 years! I found them very heartaching, painful experiences..yes, i don't understand and neither do i accept them in a positive manner, but i know God has His reasons. And i'm eager to find out wat they are.
He gave me a verse which struck me, and yes, despite all the NOs, i have learnt to give thanks in every circumstance, and to appreciate every moment and area in my life. I have learnt to trust Him when i'm hopeless and to surrender when the burden is too heavy.
For I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.
Philipians 4:11-13 NIV
Amen, praise God.!