9.28.2012

Having Faith Is Worth The Wait

Let me share with you how our good Lord has recently worked in my life. The blessings I am now reaping was the result of prayer and faith plus more prayer and faith. I promise to make it short and interesting and not bore you till you reach the last word in this entry. 


I shifted to a more humane career recently. I define it as humane because working for more than four years in the call center industry has made me sickly. The pay was tremendously bigger compared to the conventional job you could think of. My tax would amount to an astounding 6k+ (sometimes more)! And knowing that my hard earned money only goes to the pockets of our horrendous politicians depresses me. I resigned without any clue as to what my next job will be. I was tired of that industry and was literally dragging myself to work everyday. Sometimes I thought I was acting like a mediocre.

I looked for jobs I can do from home. Similarly, it was exceedingly convenient (for someone who uses the wheelchair full time) to simply do the work in pajamas! Gone were the days when my sleep was less than seven hours or missed meal times with my family. Consequently, my Dad need not wake up at three in the morning to fetch me from work. Though he wasn't whining, I knew he prayed silently that I have a "normal" schedule. Hah, if only life was that simple.

It has been one month now since I started working as a web content writer and an ESL instructor to the Japanese. Yes, you heard me right. I am having two jobs. Isn't He amazing?! I am having these jobs and loving every moment of my life! I am at my happiest now. I research or write three articles with 500 words per day and teach five hours at night for five days concurrently. And I plan to do this for the longest time.

These blessings did not come to me overnight. I was anxious. I had apprehensions and doubts. I still feel these emotions creeping from time to time. I talk to myself and wondered if I'll ever manage? But again, I am reminded to be grateful. I have prayed with unwavering faith and He had granted this desire.

Below are some posters I found meaningful to my entry. I hope these inspires you. Which one is your favorite?






Photos from the web

53 comments :

  1. God is so good...thanks for sharing some of your blessings...I LOVE the first poster!

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  2. Congratulations! Doing something you love makes so much difference to the enjoyment of life and not dreading work each day certainly helps one to enjoy life much more.

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  3. Congrats!!! That is wonderful!! With that first step one must be willing to change. Life is good. :):)

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  4. It is hard to chose from among the three but I will chose number one. It best represents to me faith.Daring to blindly step out with trust.I am so pleased every thing is working out for you. Life is not always easy...but it is totally doable with God and giving him our prayers and trust. Blessings.

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  5. I like the one about Trust. Good for you in finding your way!

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  6. I am so happy for you....God is so Good! I truly believe you will do very well at both of these jobs.

    At first sight I really liked the second quote, maybe because I had never seen it before, but I really believe that God's timing is the best as indicated in the third quote.

    Have a happy day!

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  7. Good for you! Confidence begets confidence, and so your character grows. One step at a time.

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  8. Great news and I am happy for you! :)

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  9. good for you in finding your way. that is wonderful!!
    i am so happy for you!
    i love all of these, and yes...it's worth the wait.

    blessings!

    big hugs.

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  10. So glad that God has guided you into what He has for you right now. I know from experience that ESL teaching is very satisfying. (I enjoyed home teaching overseas students including getting to know Japanese families).

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  11. That's great news :)

    I was an ESL instructor over the summer, I made my own lesson plans and shared them online. If you are ever looking for lesson ideas, feel free to take whatever you want off esl-kids(dot)blogspot(dot)com

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  12. Oh, I love them all but the first one reminds me of the vernal pools on top of Arabia Mountain where the line between heaven and Earth is a "thin place".
    God bless you and your positive self! :-)

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  13. Oh how I enjoyed reading how God is working in your life. Congratulations on such a wonderful job of teaching. Sending hugs, Wanda

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  14. I like the third one. It speaks of God's perfect time and we just have to wait for it.

    As for the two jobs, wow. How I love to have them! I always dream of working at home part time or full time so I can have more time for my kids. But my situation is kinda different and my job requires that clients and bosses see how I work esp on product presentations.

    God is good, Ida. Thanks for posting this. I again was reminded of it. Have a nice day!

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  15. So nice to read of your new job Farida. Well done and joy to your uncomplaining and wonderful Dad to stay in bed a little longer too :D)

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  16. I'm so glad that God answered your prayers Farida. Continued blessings.

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  17. God really will make a way! Your Dad is also amazing by the way, the pick you up everyday from your call center job at 3am!

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  18. congratulations to your new job, and you right having is is worth the wait.,, visiting from ComEx Oct2

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  19. Wow I'm happy for you Farida! He gives us what we need talaga! :)

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  20. Your posts never fail to inspire me, Farida. I always have something to take with me after reading your posts. I love that He is a God of wonderful surprises and blessings. He never fails to amaze me. :-)

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  21. I always believe God has perfect timing! I am happy you were brave enough, and had faith enough to leave a job which no longer made you happy. That was not an easy choice. Also, my three cousins (a lawyer, dentist and psychologist) took the Teaching ESL course to use it in the future... I wished I could do so too but there are no such courses in Zamboanga!

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  22. Congratulations!!! God is so good!

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  23. you continue to inspire me Farida... :-) congrats on the new jobS!!! hehe i love coming to your blog, it feels so warm in here. :-)

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  24. I love all three posters. Your post capped my day with inspirations. Be blessed always!

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  25. Great news for that. This really inspires me. As others said, "you cannot tell how far you can go until yoou took the first step".
    -daddy allan (visit from BCB 10/02)

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  26. I like the last poster the best. Great to hear that it is working out well for you job wise.

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  27. I like them all but the last one is I like the best. I also want to work at home but my work now is still okay. It is just that I want to guide my son all the way and be with him and take care with him. My perception in life changed when we have him. But I know God has a better plan in the right place and time. Good luck!

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  28. congrats ms. farida...
    i am a call center agent and wish to have a day job soooooon, haha
    love the quotes!

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  29. it is really hard to have strong faith especially on things you couldn't reveal yet.. but it is really worth the wait. im an impatient person and i had my shares of bad results. thanks for this uplifting post sis! :)

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  30. thank you for sharing! i am inspired to resign. hahaha just kidding. i'm not a call center agent, but i want a work where i can enjoy my life too. "i was literally dragging myself to work everyday. Sometimes I thought I was acting like a mediocre." Same feelings i am feeling since the day I started working, i am still confuse of what i want to do in life. God is good, the right time will come soon! :)

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  31. God is really good because He directs us in the path will give honor to Him and more time to praise Him. To God be the glory!

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  32. Congrats to your new jobs. God is good indeed.

    It's always worth the wait. :)

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  33. God is good. I'm happy for you! ^_^; I'm also working at home but I'm freelancing. Wow two jobs, the internet has endless possibilities but tbh,I don't earn much because I'm to blame - I procrastinate a lot! I pray that I escape the temptations of procrastination.

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  34. Alhamdulillah! Me too when I was working in the Call Centre, grabe bagsak ng katawan ko. Congrats to your new work sis and I hope that things will continue to pour. I'm looking for work as well, sana in time yung blessing and right job for me will come just like you. Visiting from CommEx 10/2.

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  35. Congratulations for the new jobs!
    I quit work after burning out. You sound very excited!
    Cheers from Cottage Country!

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  36. I never been a call center agent, but I had tried working on shifting schedule looking after and making sure that the area I'm holding will not have any brownout, and it's so exhausting working graveyard. But now I'm very thankful I had transferred to a regular 8am-5pm working sched as a planning engr. Like you, I have prayed and waited for God's perfect timing. It's just that I did not quit my job, I stayed on the same company until now. As of now, I can never find another company that pays me well.

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  37. Couldn't be more happy for you. God indeed has perfect plan for us and He always give it on a right time. :) God Bless.

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  38. I like the third quote. I totally agree that God has drawn HIS plans for us. Everything works for HIS glory. You are very blessed to have found those two jobs where you are most suited at.

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  39. Hi!!!I love visiting your blog. It is such a feel-good blog it is soo infectious :). I have been at a crossroads lately, too. I am tired of being a slave to a govt agency (oops, wont mention name)where work advancement favors people who don't do much at all, but know important people. The pay is really good, though, and I work on field so I can control my time (although sometimes, I keep late nights finishing work while I see other employees going to do the office practically doing nothing). I cant give up my job, because of my family Like you, though, I have also been doing some article writing on my free time. It is tiring, cuz I usually do sets of 5 articles with 500 words, but since I love to write, it has been very fulfilling for me.

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  40. Hooray! Welcome to the world of those whose beds become office desks. :D I myself am grateful for the opportunity to earn online. I am able to see to my little kids' needs and help put food on the table at the same time.

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  41. This is indeed a blessing. God is pleased with our faith and His goodness is overflowing.

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  42. Wow, I wish I can write like you. You write three articles with 500 words per day right? How much do you charge for it by the way?

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  43. Everything has it's own time. God knows your desires.. keep on trusting him and acknowledge him all your plans in life.

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  44. I love reading when people find new work that interests them! God will provide if we ask, and yes...are patient. I love the second badge...it is very true that just b/c we are struggling does not mean that God does not have a plan. He is always in control, no matter how things look to us. So happy for you!

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  45. It is a blessing to be able to work from home. God is good indeed, we just need to really trust and obey.

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  46. My older sister is also an ESL instructor to Japanese. She's 2 months in the field now. I told her to apply to contact centers but she refuse because her health will be at risk. Glad you are happy with the choice you made. I'm happy for you.


    God is good all the time. :D

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  47. That's great! congrats on your new job. :)
    Yes, in God's perfect time.

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  48. congratulations! Just like you, I found a new online job. It was indeed an answered prayer.

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  49. God is good. I often find myself looking at my budget and wondering whether it will be enough for the month. For some miracle, something comes along to help me with my budget. It amazes me how God is a great provider.

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  50. Yay for blessings! I am not as courageous as you yet, I have not quit my job to fins opportunities elsewhere. Someday I will. :)

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  51. Thank you, Farida, for an inspiring post about your faith in our God. Thank you, too, for visiting my blog. I used to teach EFL when we lived in Italy, but have not taught ESL.

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  52. Woo Hoo! So glad you have found something that feeds your soul and serves others. Happy dance.

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