Waiting.. but not for love.

Often times when i said or hear the word "WAITING" all i can think of is love...
Something like; Waiting for that special person to come / Waiting for that special person to like me  / Waiting for the right time to be with the person and the "waiting" goes on.. BASTA! T R U E L O V E W A I T S. 

But this time.. God is teaching me to wait--not for love-- but for an answer--not again for love--but for work.

I've been crying to God about my job for several weeks now because i really want a new job, not for anything else but because i know for a fact that this is not where i belong. I feel like there's no personal nor professional growth for me in this company. I cant feel the joy and peace of working and then earning. Whenever i come to the office, its more of a burden not a blessing. At first, i thought that things will change and ill learn to love my job.. but then as time goes on, things are just getting worse.

I passed my resume to other companies, but then none gave me any feedback. I began to feel disappointed. I felt so stupid, low and depressed. It feels like i wont be qualified to anything big and fear conquered me that i will just remain here. But then God assures me with His promises in Jeremiah 29:11 that His plans for me is to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me hope and a future. 

I take heart and grasped in that promise of God.. and I began to think positively. As time goes by, i started to realize that maybe God is telling me something; that maybe He's teaching me something here. Then God talked to me about being faithful with little things.. He talked to me using Luke 16:10 that states that "He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much." then there, God made it clear. I prayed that may He change the workings of my heart, may I be sensitive enough to know His calling and may I really learn the things that He wants me to learn in here.. Soon enough, I realized one thing again, that God is using these circumstances for me to draw closer to Him.

Then as I just put my hope in Him and His promises, he then opened doors for me. 

Just last wednesday, after I did my devotion and pray my phone rang. It's from UPHSD, My Alma Mater and the HR is asking me if i'm free to have a job interview within the day or any other day. Stunned and Hopeful, I answered yes. After my conversation with the HR, I then texted Ms. Rowena Morta, the head of the Department of Communications of UPHSD about this because the position that im about to apply for was Masscomm Assistant and she didn't resplied. So yesterday (thursday) I went there. I prayed first and asked God's guidance for this. So i had my exam, then the interview. During the interview, i felt so confident specially when I knew that my interviewer is a brother in Christ. So the interview went so well, after that, the interviewer said "dadalhin na kita kay ms. weng" then i asked "weng? Ms. Rowena Morta?" and he said yes. 

When we arrived at the Comm Department, there's no kaba in me. I felt so good. Ms. Weng and I just talked for 5 mins; she just asked me if she'll get me now, what will happen to my current job and i just answered her that my boss was informed that im really looking for a new job.. Then as the conversation goes on, bigla niyang nabanggit yung opening sa marketing. She said, and it just amazed and excite me more 'If i wont get you, sa marketing ka. Di ko sinasabing tatanggapin kita ah, pero yun, kung di kita kukunin, ipupush kita sa marketing". So there, I was stunned because i have two job options! :)\

I thought God's surprise for me is done. When I went on SPS office and greeted Mr. Lavapie, the prefect of discipline of UPHSD, I didnt know that the one whom he was talking in to was Mr. Robert Tamayo. So I greeted them both, when all of a suddent Sir Lavapie said to Sir Robert 'She applied here' and no hesitation, Sir Robert looked at me and said "Magleleave yung assistant ko. Buntis kasi. I want you be my secretary". 

I felt so happy! THREE JOB OPTIONS IN ONE DAY.

Indeed, God's promises are true. If only we'll be faithful enough, if only we could trust Him fully on our lives, He can move mountains. See how God moved the mountain in me? He can do the same in your lives.

And now... God is teaching me new thing, to wait. Ive been waiting for this new job opportunity for three months now, and now God asked me again to wait, not for the job opportunity but for the answer. But without Ms. Weng's final say i truely can say that GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT. :)

How to Find A Godly Spouse By Bethany Stutzman

As i was scrolling my facebook, I saw this post and I was so encouraged and blessed so i thought of sharing this on my own blog.. So there, to all singles out there, INSTEAD OF LOOKING FOR 'THE ONE', WHY NOT BE 'THE ONE'? :) Happy reading!

If you want to find a godly spouse, you have to first know what a godly spouse looks like. And how would you do that? By understanding where godliness comes from. Everything a godly man or woman does is a reflection of God himself. If you know the Father then you will know godliness when you see it. Take time to get to know Him.

 
My second most important advice is to be in the center of God’s will. If you are unsure whether you are in the center of His will, ask Him and listen to what He has to say. But be prepared because if you are not in his will, He will tell you to give up whatever it is that is keeping you from it. I could write a whole sermon series on this one but, believe me, I’m speaking from experience when I say, “you are so much better off giving up a little to gain a whole lot.” If you are looking for a godly spouse, align yourself with the Lord’s will by fully submitting to Him.
There are different beliefs on whether or not there is one right person for everyone.I don’t know what I

personally believe on this account because I understand both arguments. I had a dear friend recently say to me, “I don’t know whether there is a right person for everyone or not, but for me, I know that there couldn’t be anyone else in the world for me than my husband. I believe that with God there are no errors. When you are in the center of God’s will he will show you the good and perfect plans he has for you.” These are “plans to prosper you and not to harm you” (Jeremiah 29:11).

Last but not least, trust the Holy Spirit. If there is something “just not quite right,” the best thing you can do is let it go until you know more clearly from the Lord. He is so faithful. So much more faithful than us flawed humans give him credit for. All He’s asking is that we stand at his door and knock. And keep knocking, keep asking (Matthew 6:33). If you are trusting the Holy Spirit, you will find contentment with where you are and where you future spouse is as you wait. There is a good and perfect timing for everything. God’s timing. Listen to the Holy Spirit.

Having a husband who reflects the character, acceptance and love of the Father blesses me beyond anything I could ever imagine. He encourages me and fosters a desire in me to be a better, godlier wife every day. He establishes a firm foundation for our marriage by first being in a wonderful relationship with his Maker. Out of that flows everything we need to build a strong, godly marriage. If you align yourself with these guidelines you too will be in the right track to finding a godly spouse who will love you in the best way possible—with a pure and perfect love, just like the Father

22 Lies young women believe and the truths that can set us free :)

This is from the book Lies Young Women Believe by Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Dannah Gresh (CSM)
I just want to share it with you and i hope you'll experience the same freedom that I'm experiencing now after reading this :)
God bless and experience the freedom! :)

1. When you're having a really bad day and tempted to feel that God is not good
*God is good*
"Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good." Psalm 136:1

2. When you feel far from God and tempted to feel that He doesn't love you
*God loves you and wants you to have His best*
"I am sure that neither death not life, angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord" Romans 8:38-39

3. When you feel ugly
*God created you as His own masterpiece*
"I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful in your works; my soul knows it very well" Psalm 139:14

4. When you feel rejected
*God accepts you through Christ*
"He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world... In love He predestined us for adoption through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace, with which He has blessed us in the Beloved." Ephesians 1:4-6

5. When you feel you need more "things" and consumed by your desires
*God is enough*
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want." Psalm 23:1
"Be content with what you have, for He has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.'"  Hebrews 13:5

6. When you feel anxious about circumstances
*God can be trusted*
"Commit your ways unto the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act." Psalm 37:5

7. When you feel like something happened that will ruin your life forever
*God doesn't make any mistakes*
"As for God, His way is perfect" Psalm 18:30
"The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord. endures forever." Psalm 138:8

8. When you like you can't handle the problem you're facing
*God's grace is enough*
"He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weakness, so the power of Christ may rest upon me." 2 Corinthians 12:9

9. When you feel like you're sin is too great to be forgiven
*The blood of Christ is sufficient to cover all my sin*
"If we walk in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin." 1 John 1:7

10. When you feel like you'll never be able to overcome a sinful habit
*The cross of Christ is sufficient to conquer my sinful flesh*
"Our old self was crucified with Him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. For one who has died has been set free from sin" Romans 6:6-7

11. When you feel like your potential is limited by your past
*Your past does not have to control your future*
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed way; behold, the new has come." 2 Corinthians 2:17

12. When you feel like you don't know where to turn for help and advice
*God's word is sufficient to lead you, teach you, and heal you.*
"The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple." Psalm 19:7
"He sent out His word and healed them, and delivered them from their destruction" Psalm 107:20
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path" Psalm 119:105

13. When you feel like God is asking you to do something that is impossible
*Through the power of His Holy Spirit, God will enable you to do anything He commands you to do.*
"He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it." 1 Thessalonians 5:24
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13

14. When you to blame others for your responses
*You're responsible before God for your behavior, responses and choices.*
"The son shall not suffer for the iniquity of the father, nor the father suffer for the iniquity of the son. The righteous shall be upon himself, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon himself" Ezekiel 18:20

15. When you feel that your choices today doesn't really matter
*Your choices today will affect your future*
"Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows the spirit will from the spirit reap eternal life" Galatians 6:7-8

16. When you feel that submitting to an authority will steal your freedom
*The greatest freedom you can experience is found by submitting to God-ordained authority*
"Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient" Titus 3:1

17. When you feel like giving up on the church
*You need the church.*
"There are many parts, yet one body. The eye cannot say to the hand, I have no need of you, nor again the head to the feet, I have no need of you.. that there may be no division in the body, but the members may have the same care for one another." 1 Corinthians 12:20-21,25
"Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day drawing near." Hebrews 10:25

18. When you feel that a career is more rewarding and valuable than marriage and motherhood
*In the will of God, there is no higher, holier calling than to be a wife and mother.*
"Train young women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled, pure, working at home, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, that the word of God may not be reviled." Titus 2:4-5

19. When you were tempted to sacrifice holiness for immediate happiness
*Personal holiness is more important than immediate happiness*
"(Christ) gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works." Titus 2:14

20. When you become consumed with wanting God to fix your life
*God is more concerned about changing you and glorifying Himself than about solving your problems*
"He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him.. according to the purpose of His will, to the praise of His glorious grace." Ephesians 1:4-6
"May the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thessalonians 5:23

21. When you don't understand a difficult situation you're facing
*It is impossible to be godly without suffering*
"After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you." 1 Peter 5:10

22. When you want things go your way
*It's not about you; It's about Him*
"For Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be glory forever. Amen." Romans 11:36