i was reading brother isaiah's blog and his latest blog really set me thinking of the dreams that God had laid in my heart.
It was always a dream since school days that I would want to work in the financial sector. When I was young, I always thought working as a teller in a bank looks so much fun.. hehe.. strange right? As I was almost completing my university education, i thought my dream was really coming to pass once I graduated.
However, I was so sad during the big 4 accounting firms recruitment drive in my third year, I did not get a place in the firm. At that time, i was so disappointed and i asked God, WHY? Upon completing my exams, I sent out my resumes again and this time, I prayed and fasted and told God I really wanted a place in one of the Big 4, cos that was a dream i always had . But again, I was disappointed when i did not receive my offer from all of them. Instead, i was offered a place in one of the biggest local firm. I was really thankful to God that He really brought me this job without me going around to hunt for one, as I actually sent out this resume after I came back from my holidays, and by then, many of my friends already went for upteen interviews and me, None. However, as the months went by, I saw many of my peers from NTU, who did not graduate with an honours degree, getting a job in the big fours during their recruitment in september period. By then, I had already signed 2 years of bond to my company.
At that point of time, I was really so sad.. I kept asking God why is it happening to me? Why am I so "unlucky"??? But I remember God just said one word" WAIT'. To tell you the truth, I really cannot understand that loh.. but i decided to Obey and just do my best in that firm where god places me. I did my best and at the end of the 2 years, I was so glad. I realised that my learning curve was so much steeper than my peers in the big four who had also worked for 2 years. And last november, I was offered a place in Ernst and Young. I was so ovejoyed and I just kept praising God. I remember God's word, Wait, and now, I fully understand what He meant!
Friends, when God does not reply or when God says wait, We must obey. As what Isa 55:8-9 says, God's ways are higher than our ways, God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts." We may not understand why certain things are happening to us, although everything seem to be going well. But God always have his own timing. We cant rush him, and we should not rush Him. Because He knows what is best for us. We may feel disappointed at that point of time, but once we have gone through the moulding, God will reveal to us why He says what He says.
So friends, never give up halfway. Listen, Obey and Move! Thats the key to your success. Thats the key to unlock your derams. Never think that your dream is too small, and dun belittle your dream. Manyatimes, things does not happen according to what we want it to be. We get disappointed and we blame God, we blame the people ard us. Dun ever let the devil crepe in to affect our spiritual walk with God. Be like King David. Even when the enemies are against him, He still trust God, continue to praise Him and commit his ways unto the Lord and ask the Lord to direct his paths and moves.
Friends, I believe God has a BIG dream and vision for each and everyone of us. It may seem so hard to accomplish. But dun give up. Cos until you decide to throw in the towel, God never gives up. Be strong and continue to fight the fight! God will fight for you and Me!