Random Thoughts

DIDACHE - "FINANCIAL BLISS"

..he went away sad, for he had many possessions." – Matthew 19:22

My husband and I almost didn't get married. Oh, he loved me wellenough, and he was adamant that he wanted to spend the rest of hislife with me. He simply felt he wasn't ready.I couldn't wait indefinitely, so despite his reservations, weprepared for marriage. But the nearer our wedding date, the moremorose he became. Finally, three days before the wedding, I sought thehelp of his brother.His brother said that the real concern is money. He needed 10more years as a surgeon in training before he could earn a decentliving. He was desperately afraid of letting me down.The concept of postponing our happiness in favor of earning moremoney was totally foreign to me. We had a good talk and decided thatis was right for us to marry.After five years of marriage, we've endured his parents'bankruptcy, closing down my own business, and his meager salary afterwith endless hours in the hospital. And yet he'll vouch that he'snever been happier. by: Cez L.

REFLECTION:Are your financial concerns holding you back from true happiness? Lord Jesus, teach me the true meaning of happiness.
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GOD truly works in mysterious ways.

When I was at this multi-national company, I never imagined myself leaving. I imagined myself working for it for my whole life, enduring the stress, forgetting about my priorities, and climb up the corporate ladder as high as I can imagine. I never thought GOD had far more better plans for me.

I was pregnant when I joined this company. With the permission of my husband (of course), I tried my best to fit in the culture and worked as hell just to prove myself that I'm worth the job. I was proud of myself for this because my dream was beyond reach already. Everyone was proud of me.

But when I gave birth, God was suddenly telling me something...

God was telling me to quit the job and take care of our baby. But, I can't because I was worried (yes, I worry all the time) of the financial stability of our family. I can't, because of my dreams...I can't forget about my dreams (i've worked so hard for it!)! I can't because, because, because.

But, GOD was persistent. When I tried to look for a part-time job, he gave me a full-time job from home. When I had problems with the setup with the company, HE fixed it and assured me that it's going to be fine. Then came the re-deployment. When the news came that there are lots of people who will be re-deployed, I just realized that GOD must be shouting at me!

Finally, I listened and let GOD do HIS thing. I accepted the job offer, stayed at home, and never been happier!

I can't believe I've been holding back my happiness just for my career. I can't believe that I've been this "pasaway" that all along, God is offerring me the best opportunity ever!

God TRULY works in mysterious ways.

I Love You, LORD. And, I Thank You.