A Jobless' Thoughts.

It's been a week after my resignation's effectivity. I can say that resigning without a game plan is one of the most courageous decision I made considering I am the type of person who values my security and comfort zone very much. I used to carefully plan my actions and think endlessly of the consequences and risk. This one is tough, but needed less of my thinking only because when you know who you are, you need to have a back bone to stand on your conviction and stay strong in whatever tough decision you need to face.

Very timely, the words and revelations I've been receiving from our annual prayer and fasting in church have been very helpful in my current season. For the past 4 days of fasting and prayer, God is emphasizing on His promises, love, and presence.

I took advantage of my current state. I know I could do a lot of things given the luxury of time.

GOD's FAITHFULNESS

As I stay home and wait for some interview results, I was able to run through my old journals. I was  astonished seeing how God worked in my life. How faithful He is with regards to my family's concern and to my concerns in every season.

COUNTLESS LEARNINGS

As I try to battle boredom and shrug off negative thoughts and worries, I began counting the things I am thankful for, things I was able to do and people that I was able to connect with the past few years. I tried remembering all the learning experiences that I was able to earn.

As I try to appreciate those people that were good to me, I was also able to appreciate those difficult people who entered into my life thinking that they were the ones who added me with more maturity and patience.

LIFE ISN'T JUST ABOUT ME

As I watch the people around me do their own stuff, I began to appreciate them for just being around. That they were there to keep me sane and thinking. As I examine their lives and  I began to understand them fully, I was able to think- selflessly. If God didn't allow me be in this season, my busyness would probably make me miss this opportunity to seeing them this way.

MATCHLESS CALLING

Some time last week, when there were no responses yet from those offices I've applied to, I've caught myself trying to reason about these closed doors and opportunities. Then I was reminded that circumstances alone cannot indicate God's will for our life. Circumstances, whether good or bad determines God's purpose and calling for us, because that truth is, "God works for the good of those who love Him". His plans are nothing but good plans (Jer.29.11).

In addition, God's calling is unique for each and everyone of us. It's matchless and incomparable. Therefore we should...

"..take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."

-2 Corinthians 10:5

So much for a jobless' thoughts. =)