“I got my dream job!” A few days after my thirtieth birthday, I received the best birthday gift ever that gave me a new lease on my career. This was the reason (the driving force and the motivation) why I got so inspired to write my very first blog. With overwhelming joy, I felt very passionate to share a major breakthrough in my life. It was definitely a dream come true!
Just as I thought that everything was starting to fall into place perfectly, the unexpected happened! A few hours after uploading the prelude to my two-part blog entry… A major stumbling block hit my reviving career! One week after I SIGNED MY CONTRACT, the company decided not to hire me because my dad works for a direct competitor! Suddenly, everything went into a full stop! Now, I found myself inching my way back to square one.
It was a bitter pill to swallow!
Frustrated and disappointed with the unfortunate turn out of events, I felt miserable. I was in that moment in despair. But, our compassionate and merciful God made a way to comfort me. I realized that He has a BIGGER PURPOSE! So, I started to become hopeful again for I know that He has the best plans for me.
"For I know the plans I have for you... plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
What happened to me was harsh, painful and depressing. I was heartbroken and dismayed but not for so long. Amazingly, I was able to bounce back right away with a refreshed mind and spirit. I started having a positive outlook and attitude believing that God is on top of everything!
“The enemy pursues me, he crushes me to the ground; he makes me dwell in darkness like those long dead. So my spirit grows faint within me; my heart within me is dismayed. I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done. I spread out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. "Selah" answer me quickly, O LORD; my spirit fails. Do not hide your face from me or I will be like those who go down to the pit. Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. Rescue me from my enemies, O LORD, for I hide myself in you. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.”Psalm 143:3-10
When we hit rock bottom (when we experience defeat in our lives), stay positive and take control of our thoughts and emotions. Be in an attitude of thanksgiving and praise God amidst our adversities. Instead of defeat, we must always confess God’s victory in our lives… “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” Proverbs 23:7. Cast away all the negativity and find our rest in God alone!
“Be positive. If things do not go as planned, do not fall apart and believe that all things go together for good. Never lose hope and keep your faith in God… God waits for those who willingly wait on Him.”
“We wait in hope for the LORD; He is our help and our shield. In Him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD, even as we put our hope in you.”Psalm 33:20-22
To God be the Glory!
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