Overcoming February 13, 2007
Posted by Han in : Testimony , trackbackIn September 1999, I received the news that I got retrenched. What? I got retrenched. It was really a shock of my life! I am the sole bread winner of the house. I have to take care of the home. I have to pay monthly water, electricity and phone bills. I have to take care of my mum. I got to support my brother who is still studying in the university. How can this happen to me? I am lost!
At this point of time, fear and uncertainty starts to creep into my life. I felt very insecure. The big question – What’s next? What if I cannot find a job? What if the pay is too low? Should I get a second job? I was very confused; I don’t know what to do! I cannot sleep; I am always thinking about what’s next? God! What is your plan for me? What do you want me to do? Question upon question keep going through my mind. I prayed and hand the situation unto God but still I am worried. I wanted an immediate answer from God.
The news was announced on September 1999 and officially my employment will end at 31st December 1999. To be honest, at this point of time I really don’t know what God was trying doing. I prayed but heaven was quiet. Deep down in my heart, I was constantly reasoning and questioning God. I guessed God was quietly watching me venting all my frustrations at Him. Thank God he was patient with me. But I just could not accept the fact that this thing actually happen to me! After sometimes, I started to quiet down myself and prayed. Instead of questioning God, I started to give thanks and praise God. I knew that God has something great install for me.
God is great! In November 1999, the management offered me a contract job for 2 years. Praise God! I took the offer. Indeed God’s way is higher than our way. We are limited, we are unable to see what’s next but He already has the plan for us. Come to think about it, it is such a waste to worry and fear. But all these are natural. I have learnt to trust in God all the time even though I could not figure out what’s happening. My understanding is limited, His wisdom and thoughts are beyond me. How can I use my little brain to understand the great work of God? I was retrenched but it was never God’s intention to put me out of job!
Since then, I have been on contract for 7 years until the beginning of this year (2007) I was converted to a permanent staff again. There is a very important principle that I have learned throughout the years. As long as God wants me to stay, nothing will be able to move me out; whether it is retrenchment or not. As long as God doesn’t want me stay; even though I have a permanent job, I will still have to go.
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praise God brother Han, indeed God is always good and He has never been too early or too late. I’m so blessed by your sharing, it’s not just practical but also sincere.
Indeed GOd has just blessed me with a wonderful job too,which is above and beyond what i’ve imagined and asked. I reallly find your sharing very encouraging. Thanks a lot.
Hi Juli, thanks for your encouragement. I’m glad that you have found a job. May God will continue to bless you.