Studies and Career
My son’s university Letter of Acceptance came on time
I recall a time when my son was waiting for a Letter of Acceptance from universities he applied to. At the time, he thought it was already too late as his friends had confirmed their places.
So I encouraged him and said, “Son, when we think it is too late, God still has a plan for you. Sometimes trusting in God means being patient and letting Him work. It may be hard to do so, but it is necessary.”
I told him to keep on praying, because prayer requires persistence. Daniel waited three weeks to receive a vision from the Lord (Daniel 10:2), while Elijah’s prayer for rain took his servant seven trips to the mountain peak (1 Kings 18:44).
In the end, I praised God for the sound of abundant rain when it came; the Letter Of Acceptance for my son came in time for him to enter university! We may not know why prayer is sometimes delayed, but all we know is that God is moving on our behalf and His timing is always perfect. – Karen
God provided a job from the UK via South Korea
Last year, my wife and I moved to South Korea, her home country. For her, it is the comfort of home but for me, it is a foreign country far away. I left my family, friends, career and lifestyle and stepped out of my comfort zone.
I prayed that God would help me to adapt and not leave me alone, as there were so many things outside of our control. But after more than six months, I was able to fit into a cell group and complete my Level 3 Korean language program.
But the most earnest testimony is that I received a remote job offer from the UK. They found my resume on LinkedIn. I was thinking, God, you cannot be more real to me again! To be honest, I was aiming for a Korean multinational, but only He knows what’s best for me.
God opened a door from the UK to South Korea, which I would never have thought of. He reminded me that He performed all the miracles mentioned in the Bible and with the same power, He can do the same for us – His beloved children – today. This is how astounding our God is. – Jonathan
I prayed that God would help me to adapt and not leave me alone, as there were so many things outside of our control. But after more than six months, I was able to fit into a cell group and complete my Level 3 Korean language program.
But the most earnest testimony is that I received a remote job offer from the UK. They found my resume on LinkedIn. I was thinking, God, you cannot be more real to me again! To be honest, I was aiming for a Korean multinational, but only He knows what’s best for me.
God opened a door from the UK to South Korea, which I would never have thought of. He reminded me that He performed all the miracles mentioned in the Bible and with the same power, He can do the same for us – His beloved children – today. This is how astounding our God is. – Jonathan
God told me to sit still and I obeyed His timing for a job
In July 2014, I took a leap of faith and resigned without a job. It was a good two months’ break to rest and nurse a backache from too much screen time. Then, I received a call from an acquaintance to work on a 6-months project with a multinational company. I turned it down because it did not appeal to me. But by October, I started getting anxious even though I had three interviews lined up. I complained to God about my unemployment, and that’s when He said, ‘Your job will not come from any of these interviews. Be still, rest and it will come.’
I obeyed and waited. True to His words, all three jobs did not materialise. By early December, I was anxious again. I said to God that my finances were running out in January and that surely He had to open a door for me. There was silence, but come Christmas week, I received a call from the same person about the 6-months project. God said to take it and I obeyed, feeling a deep sense of peace.
Come January I was working again, and money came into my bank account just as it hit zero by month-end. What timing! The Lord knew exactly what I needed and when I needed it. Today, I’m happily working in the same company and have been promoted multiple times in my six years there. The Lord sees the big picture and all I needed to do was to seek Him, practice being still, obey and trust. Amen! – Serene
I obeyed and waited. True to His words, all three jobs did not materialise. By early December, I was anxious again. I said to God that my finances were running out in January and that surely He had to open a door for me. There was silence, but come Christmas week, I received a call from the same person about the 6-months project. God said to take it and I obeyed, feeling a deep sense of peace.
Come January I was working again, and money came into my bank account just as it hit zero by month-end. What timing! The Lord knew exactly what I needed and when I needed it. Today, I’m happily working in the same company and have been promoted multiple times in my six years there. The Lord sees the big picture and all I needed to do was to seek Him, practice being still, obey and trust. Amen! – Serene
God provided even when I thought I wasn’t qualified
A few months before graduating from university, I sent out a dozen job applications so that I could graduate with a job in hand. I remember my mum saying to me, ‘Pray and rely on God, not on yourself.’ Hearing this, I thought there was no need to bother God with such a trivial thing. I was young and confident, and felt I could do it on my own.
But then came the series of delays, disappointments and frustrations. Companies got back saying they didn’t have any vacancies, or I didn’t make it past the interview. Seeing me disheartened, my mum advised me again, saying, ‘You should pray and surrender all your application to God. We can’t achieve anything on our own.’
At this lowest point in my life, I realised that I was doing things my way and had not proactively relied on God’s wisdom and strength. I then said a prayer and asked the Lord for an employment opportunity. A few weeks later, I got a call from a learning centre asking if I would like to teach Hospitality & Marketing. It was my major, but I had no teaching degree. I was very hesitant but agreed and went for the interview. Then I was called back for a second interview, and today, I have found a fulfilling career as a teacher.
I truly believe that God allowed my plans to be interrupted so that His divine will could be fulfilled in my life. It all began with that simple prayer and surrender to Him to take over. It’s Isaiah 55:8 that brings me the most comfort in this: ‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord. – Lavan
But then came the series of delays, disappointments and frustrations. Companies got back saying they didn’t have any vacancies, or I didn’t make it past the interview. Seeing me disheartened, my mum advised me again, saying, ‘You should pray and surrender all your application to God. We can’t achieve anything on our own.’
At this lowest point in my life, I realised that I was doing things my way and had not proactively relied on God’s wisdom and strength. I then said a prayer and asked the Lord for an employment opportunity. A few weeks later, I got a call from a learning centre asking if I would like to teach Hospitality & Marketing. It was my major, but I had no teaching degree. I was very hesitant but agreed and went for the interview. Then I was called back for a second interview, and today, I have found a fulfilling career as a teacher.
I truly believe that God allowed my plans to be interrupted so that His divine will could be fulfilled in my life. It all began with that simple prayer and surrender to Him to take over. It’s Isaiah 55:8 that brings me the most comfort in this: ‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord. – Lavan
