You know what happened yesterday? I wasn't able to make it to work. My husband Edward just told me not to go to work. He didn't agree in the first place. He wanted me to work, yes, but he doesn't want me to work with that kind of schedule. And I don't know if it was like an answered prayer. Haha. I was crying and I was telling God how heavy my feeling was. I don't know if it's good or not- and since this is the choice I made, I just got to trust Him. At least I have learned to listen to Edward, and submit to his decision. (Which is not really me, but I love God and so follow Him..)
Edward and I had a date in Manila. We have to go to the clinic (where he had to undergo a medical exam 5 years ago when he was supposed to go to Saudi. There he had to be re- evaluated since he's re-applying in Saudi again.) This morning I am not really in the mood to go with him since I have just finished my 5 hours work, but when we're travelling in the streets of Manila, I was thankful that he insisted me to come with him. I didn't realize that I have missed Manila.. I was there for 2 years since I studied college there. A lot has changed after 10 years... I used to travel for 2 hours just to get on time for my first class in the morning, now there's LRT. It will only take you 20 mins to get there from Pasig. Too bad I wasn't able to capture photos of Manila. I will definitely come back and bring a camera and snapshot the places I will be visiting. I hope to visit the National Museum soon. I was in elementary school when I last visited the place. Included in my itinerary would be Luneta/Rizal Park, a tour to Intramuros and then to the Mall of Asia. I will definitely tag my kids along. I would like them to see them running around the grassy lawns of Intramuros and telling them the rich culture and history of the country.
Since I'm still not going to work, I will have all the time to accomplish the things that I want to finish- especially watching the entire drama series Baker King, completing the Harry Potter series and Max Lucado books. I will also have time to sign up for Odesk and start working there. Who knows, I might get good feedbacks after accomplishing the tasks they have assigned to me. And that might be the key to working full time at home. At least I'm working full time at home :)
I had a wonderful time with God this morning. He spoke to me through my devotion, and He used Max Lucado to minister to me. His words made the big impact:
And be encouraged. God's ways are always right. They may not make sense to us. They may be mysterious, inexplicable, difficult, and even painful. But they are right. "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them" (Rom. 8:28).
Come Thirsty
Copyright (Thomas Nelson, 2004) Max Lucado
Crosswalk.com Devotionals, UpWords with Max Lucado
UpWords - Week of Jan. 28 - Feb. 3
I will just continue trusting in God. Things may not be going on the way I wanted, but God's will is better- is perfect. I will trust You, Lord. You know what's best :)
