Who would have thought….

My muscles aching a little but my heart set aglow… I thought to myself. It’s done, four days in a flash. Time went by so quickly when work but not ‘work’. Yes, work is not ‘work’. (will explain further)

I’ve been asked the occasional question of “How are you?” every once in awhile. And my answer to most friends was “I’m ok, in the period of transition now”. To some, I’ve had the chance to sit down and spill my bursting testimony, but for some, I suppose they’ve been left with a subtle question mark but dare not probe further. I’ve waited to tell, I’ve waited for the Lord to answer my prayers… and now it’s solid!

The period of transition is not overnight and even now, I’m in the last waves of it… Yes repeatedly each wave has been accompanied by His goodness, faithfulness and guidance. About 3 months ago, it came time for me to step into the working world after years of studying. Was contemplating on whether to hit the books or dive into the 9-5. My decision was the latter. After working for 2 ½ months, I can’t deny the fact that I was restless, unfulfilled and unsatisfied. Questions like; How long more? Why is it that although parts of the puzzle are present, but it’s not fitting in? What are you trying to teach me Lord? I prayed, I dug into the Word, I sought counsel… I waited. If anything is going to happen, I’m not going to do it with my own strength and effort – it has to come from the Lord.

The essence of this testimony lies in this: I prayed specifically for 2 things for my breakthrough. The 1^st – a flexible schedule. I knew that work was not life and life is definitely work. There is more to life than this – by that I mean being busy with the right things – busy with things of Eternal Value. The 2^nd – I want to be working with children. The years in ministry have not only built priceless character and skills but it has also brought me to a place of discovery. What I am capable of, what I am passionate about and what I will not grow tired of doing.

In the meantime I sent my CV to a couple of companies, back to the routine of looking through the classifieds for at least 3 weeks. I went for a couple of interviews but it just wasn’t it. I knew it in my spirit. I continued to wait and pray. Finally at the break of 3 months, I received a phone call from one of the companies I mailed my resume to. To my surprise they called because I even forgot that I sent them my CV! I met with them, talked with them, immediately felt a peace at the point of crossing over.

It’s a dream come true – to the carnal mind. But it’s a prayer answered in my perspective. Yes! I’m working with children teaching speech and drama and my hours are flexible! And not only am I called Cmdr. Debbie, Che Che Debbie, or Aunty Debbie (which I completely detest! :) but I’m also called Teacher Debbie ( I need some getting used to!) Will be seeing more tiny hands and tiny feet apart from the weekends now…

God is specific when we decide to be specific with Him. For the desires He puts in our hearts are directed by Him and it’s not blurred or cluttered. Many are the plans of man, but the Lord directs them all. It was effortless, it was in His time, and finally if so, it should give glory to Him. Once again He did it!

And I can’t end without saying that He is the Author and Finisher of our Faith, the Beginning and the End, the Alpha and Omega and He is a God of completion… what He has sown in the past is for today, what He is sowing in my life today is for tomorrow… and tomorrow what is needed for the day after. Spiritually, mentally, knowledge, understanding, skills, experiences and relationships…

Who would have thought… but Him who knows all things. Excited for what is to come, for the reason this prayer was answered.