Yes, I received news from my folks back in Singapore that the City firm which had been hovering around a couple of previous episodes have turned me down for a training contract in a letter. I am quite surprised why they sent it to my home address, but I will also check my Hall reception to see whether a similar letter has been sent to me.
How do I feel about it? Well, I am not really surprised by it. In fact, the letter confirms what I feel about the application. When I saw nothing was coming through 2 weeks after the closing date of 30th April, I knew somehow that I was not successful.
But, I know that when such a thing happens, the LORD will also open another door of opportunity. It has been evidenced time and time again in my life and I do pray that the opening will be made known soon.
So, this entry marks the end of the road and I would like to end the entry by saying that the LORD knows what's best for me and this brings to mind Isaiah 55:8 which reads:
"For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD.
YAHWEH even goes on to say in verse 9 that "as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." Hence, not only are the LORD's ways different from (and in this present case, contrary) my own ways, His ways are even higher than my own ways. Further, the LORD asks rhetorically whether He has any competitor or equal (Isaiah 40:25). What more can I say? All I can do is to submit in humility to Him and let Him do His part.
In this case, I recalled that as I prepared for this application, I felt quite strongly that this was the firm for me and spent a considerable amount of time putting the application together. But, I guess the LORD has something else for me, something better.
I will just have to wait.
What do I do in the meantime? Nope, not to put my feet up and do nothing, but to focus on what is important (ie preparations for the final set of exams). But, as I say this, I also bear in mind that there are many other peripheral issues such as finding a place to stay after the course and securing some form of employment. It is humanly easy to get worked up over this, but I pray for the peace of Christ each day to reign and to be comforted to know that "in all things God works for the good of those who love, who have been called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)
So, in writing this, I believe the LORD is saying somthing like this:
"No, Josiah, that is not the place I want you to be because that is not the place for you. I have something better for you. Don't you worry now, focus on your exams in the meantime and let me work on it."
SOLI DEO GLORIA!
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