I had been working in Mondelez for past 2.94 months. From taking care of Chipsmore in biscuits division to Twisties (Snacks), God had blessed me with good pay and good working environment, good colleagues and I enjoyed the work being in snacks. Initially there was struggles in biscuits as I need to travel very extensively to JB, and being new in Penang, there are so much to adapt, but praise God for opening doors in snacks, and there...I do not need to travel anymore and I really have so much time to serve God and be involved in church.
All of my life, I had been working non stop...at the same time serving God in church in whatever area which is needed. There is this longing in me that I would really love to serve God in full capacity, but will I be able to, when I am holding a full time job? I have this thought of going full time, but I know it is a calling and not as and when I like, I go for it. I love serving God, I love His people....but how much can I do ? Therefore, I have this crazy idea since end 2013, that at age of 35, I would like to take sabbatical leave, maybe finding a part time job, and at the same time pursue my studies in pre school education as I had found children to be my passion after been involved with children ministry in my church for the last 3 years. 7x 5 = 35....haha....so I tot this number 35 is a great year for me to take sabbatical as it is biblical in sense that the servant of God take sabbath every 7 years. This one year would enable me to really do what I really wanna do and at the same time to discern what is next? Full time ? Or continue to be working in secular world? Well...I guess I could say that I am as effective in marketplace as well coz everywhere I am, surely people known me as devout Christian, and I share Christ whenever possible.
In Nov 2013, I went for Cambodia mission trip with KL First Assembly team, and that was another turning point in my walk with God. God spoke so clearly to me that He is setting me apart, and I should rise up and take position, and during one of the service, I just saw a vision of an axe, and the word chisel came so strong to me. At that point I do not understand, but when I put the pieces together, I knew that the Lord is saying He is preparing me, sharpening me, allowing me to go through valleys and mountains so that I would grow and last. I had wasted much of my time focusing on relationships, trying to find the right one, and then lost focus in what the Lord really want me to do, so at that point of time, I surrender it all to the Lord, asking Him to be the lover of my heart throughout my life. I continued on working and serving, but my heart passion is always for missions. Praise God for the change of role, it wasnt that taxing and I could do many things besides just working. Am really thankful for this good job.
In 2014, I would say it was such a fruitful year, I have build myself through many seminars and training. One of it is Haggai seminar. in Aug 2014, I met one of my friend's cg member who happened to promo about Haggai, and I was interested, but knowing I couldn't apply for anymore leave, I put the thought aside, until the week after, he asked again, and by faith I asked for leave, and my boss approved! It was quite unbelievable, so I paid about RM 500 and went for the seminar. And then this brother suddenly nominate me for Haggai International in Hawaii, USA...I was like....wowwww.....1 month to go there with USD 1000?? My heart was abit tergerak gerak...coz I have never been to USA, and this is a paid trip, and I could get spiritual food...how nice if I can go...I told the brother, it is very unlikely I can go....so, he said pray about it, at same time fulfill the requirement, and when times come, then think about it...so I did....but in my heart I did thought again about resignation, which resonates with what I am thinking back in 2013. I tested my boss, asked whether will I be granted 1 month leave, and she said it is quite unlikely...so I kept the resignation as back up plan.
Came 19th Oct, I got msg from a brother who asked whether would I be interested in Sabah as full time...my heart is stirred....but I kept that in my prayer...one of my concern is mom...so on 29th Oct, I told him that if mom says yes, I will go coz I am ready to leave my job. Since then I have been praying for direction and guidance…prior that, I was having 40 days prayer and fasting with a sister, and I did shared about quitting my job for Haggai…and suddenly Sabah came into picture, and I am even more excited with it rather than Haggai. She shared the same excitement with me, and we prayed for open door and clear answer from the Lord. I told the Lord, the answer would come from my mom…coz without her approval, I will not go ahead…
Then…in end Nov, my company restructure and whole of R&D been assigned to China…in my heart, I thought, well, mom have to make the choice…either way, she has to release me….China or Sabah….but to my disappointment, she disapprove both and asked me to find a job in Penang and stay put here. Was abit upset, however, I just submit to God. I waited for the package for China for me to weigh my decision. Was abit torn in between, coz I had always wanted experience to work oversea….however, since I thought I would not pursue into secular job, why would I waste my time there? Along the way, a lot things happened, in the company how the director of R&D is against us because of our decision of not going to China, and the uncertainties of the ministry in Sabah, nevertheless, despite all, my prayer is that mom would agree…after few months suddenly over lunch she asked me when I am going…and I was like ??...oh she finally say yes? I did not asked since Nov coz I am afraid she will oppose again, never know one fine day suddenly the green light come J
After the dreadful hu ha in my company, finally mid Feb, company finally release us and I got to know that my final day in company would be 31st March 2015. Besides that, I was given a compensation for leaving the company. I am thankful, for I have the intention to quit my job and serve without pay, and now with the compensation, it does ease me abit, at least I don’t have to worry for all my expenses and bills to pay for at least half a year…He is good :)
What I will be doing here in Sabah…well, to be exact, I don’t know….all I know is I am walking by faith each day. Tentatively I will be going in to Kg Ahuron and Kapulu (not sure this sound right :P) end of April, and then would be staying there for some time, and teaching the adults BM and assisting the teacher there….imparting spiritual food as well as teaching them life skills. There is always this question of adequacy, whether will I be able to make the difference among the villagers…but guess I have to reject those negative feelings…I am called to love and share God’s eternal salvation plan with them…
Please continue to pray for me and the pre school work in Sabah. Please pray for covering as we will be going into the village on 30th Apr, the place is quite deep in and we will need the villagers to bring us there as it is not within reach by any people. Also for health and hygiene, esp for me, coz I seriously dunno the condition there….am going by faith....
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