"PROVEN AND TESTED"

(originally posted on February 28, 2015)

We have been taught that God is a God who never fails when it comes to His promises. From His promise to Abraham to have all the descendants will be coming from Him up to the Promise Land that was given to Moses - time and time again we see in the Bible that God seems to be faithful in everything that He does.

But in our modern-day and age, do we really believe in this fact? Do we actually put our trust in Him and that no matter what happens, He will come into fruition whatever He has started in us?

Below is one of the many examples of how God has manifested His faithfulness on me. May you be blessed, inspired and believe that He is a God who never fails.

Bold Prayer December 1, 2014: That's when I told God about my Bold prayer. After almost three years of working in a night shift setting in a BPO industry, I prayed to Him that before January ends, He will give me a new work that is dayshift, weekends off and near our home. This is because I want to take care of myself more and to spend quality time with my family especially my nephews and nieces.

I want to be there in their happy and sad moments. I want to celebrate with them during Christmas and New Year which I cannot do because of the nature of my work. My service in our community has been greatly affected as well.

A New Chapter When January 2, 2015 came which is also the last day on the job, I gathered all my savings hoping they are enough and I also make sure that my heart is full of hope, I prepare myself for whatever challenges God will give to me. I prayed long prayers and trust that God will bless me with that dream.

Sure enough, before January ends, I was amazed that God gave me a lot of Job offers! But amazing it seems to be, I turned it all down because I trust God that He will grant the desire of my heart. Yes, I fought for my dream and did whatever it takes to achieve it.

Until time passed by and I realized that it's the middle of February. I already spent half of my savings and I got a little worried because I can't seem to find a work that matches my criteria. But despite the situation, I still prayed and even ask my friends in the intercessory ministry to also pray for me. I also told Him that I'm going to extend my deadline. I prayed to grant me that job before February ends.

When God Says 'No' I managed to persevere amidst the several rejections I encountered. I also managed to turn down all other companies who offered me bigger salary. Even though I'm already tempted to accept them. Suddenly when the third week of February came, I saw an ad on Facebook about a job opening that is Dayshift, Monday-Friday, a simple account that is just located in Ortigas! I told God, that this is the job I'm looking for and that He help me pass all the recruitment process. At that time, I was so confident and so sure that I will be accepted in that company.

And then, I received a text message saying that I failed the exam... When I told my family about this, I tried not to shed a tear and I want them to saw me as a positive person who can handle this kind of rejection easily. But when I went to my room that night, closed the door and turned off the lights, I know I can't hide it any longer. Tears rolled down my face as I cried to God,

"Lord! I know that Your ways are very different from mine, And I do not know Your plans but why Lord, WHY? Why did You not give me that job? That is the one I'm looking for!" At that moment, I want to get mad at Him and even plead my prayers but I told Him this:

"Lord, I know that You are not a Vending Machine wherein we just drop the correct prayer and the blessing will come of it in an instant, I do not want to box you nor control You. I may not understand it right now but I know better things will come"

Change of Perspective When I woke up the next day, I reflect on what has happened. Then, I realized that maybe God wants me to know Him and love Him NOT BECAUSE He is giving me blessings but He wants to be loved for as Himself! A loving Father, a loyal friend. I also realized that instead of praying

"Lord give me a dayshift job"

I asked Him to give me a dayshift job not just to sustain me and my family but to also be a Jesus to my co-workers. And after that, I just said

"Lord, I surrender"

February 22, 2015 came when I met my friend Celine at the Feast PICC and had a quick conversation. When she found out that I'm already getting worried about not having work yet, she told me that she also experienced the same thing before. That she also has no work for almost a month but she still trusts God that a miracle will come her way. She even told me that I might feel that God is not doing anything but when He gives His blessings it will be in an abundance! An overflow! She told me that while she was waiting for God's blessing for her, she drowned herself in service. She also invited me to serve again to Feast BGC and I say YES. not to please God but to make myself busy and reconnect to my former co-servants.

As I arrived at the venue, Celine discusses what would be the flow of the program and what would be my tasks. Then, she prayed for me and we both claim that a new job will come and it will be the biggest blessing ever! In the middle of the prayer, I told God that I will extend again my deadline, give it another try and hope that before the end of March I will have a new job. I trusted once again, imagined once again, and believed once again.

Faithful God It was February 26, 2015, Thursday when God did His part. He gave me not just a dayshift job with weekends off, He gave me a salary that is DOUBLE the amount from what I'm earning before! The company is just located in BGC which is very near our home and consequently, I still have enough money to spend on my necessities. And with a new role to serve again at the Feast BGC, I understood what Celine was talking about. God did not just grant what l wanted but He drowned ME with a flood of blessings! Now, I just need to finish my requirements and I will start on March 9, 2015!

Indeed, God is truly FAITHFUL. He may delay things but He is always on time. You may not understand Him but what He wants us is to TRUST in Him. He wants to know Him not because He is giving us blessings, but what is important to Him is the relationship He wants to establish between us. Because at the end of the day, if we just talk about blessings, God can give that anytime. There will be no problem on that part. But you see, He is more concern about our character and the state of our heart.

If you ask me if God is Loving?

Faithful?

Loyal?

My answer is a resounding YES! PROVEN and TESTED.

#GodsPromisesNeverFails

#HeWillComeIntoCompletion