God opens doors & clears the way

Talking about signs, I have been tasked to share my testimony of GOD this Friday at my cell's Thank GOD it's Good Friday event. I'm not sharing about how I received Christ, but the reality of GOD. I thought I should reproduce it here. I've actually briefly talked about it before in an earlier post, but no harm repeating and elaborating more.
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It is amazing how GOD leads one to find one’s passion and direction and more often than not, the path ahead is not visible by you but has already been prepared by GOD where He would open doors at the appropriate time.

After my graduation, I didn't really know what career I should actually pick. I didn't really like accounts (which was my basic degree) but incidentally, because I like reading, it struck me that maybe there was a possibility of becoming a librarian.

At that time, I tried applying for my desired job (although there weren't any openings, which I later found was a headcount freeze, which of course gave me no replies). I decided to take a Masters degree in the related field which I hoped would give me an advantage. So I started praying to GOD that if it's meant to be, for Him to open the door. I was actually worried that I couldn’t make it for the application submission date as it was either the next day or the day after. But I sent in my application anyway and amazingly, NTU extended the deadline!

My application was accepted but I still had to go through 2 other rounds of selection before I could be accepted into the course. Yes, besides application, I had to take a written test & go through an interview! Despite my poor results & interview skills, I went through all the tests smoothly and eventually, completed my studies.

Upon completion of my studies, the next step was to apply for the librarian job. I firmly believed that since GOD has led me this far, He would follow-up with the next part of the journey.

By that time, I had quit my accounting job (which covered my Masters expenses) and wow! There were a no. of openings for librarians. I applied for a few places and went for an interview at 2 institutions. I was very inclined to join 1 of them. Actually, my first interview with this institution was not for a librarian but for an account executive. However, after the interview, the interviewers realised I’m actually more interested in a librarian post, where I believed they referred me to the relevant dept and I went for the interview. Praise the Lord!

After the interviews, I deeply felt I was to go to this institution. I prayed hard. After about a month or so, though without reply yet, I gave them a call and they said they were actually in the process of arranging my employment. I was elated. Of course, shortly after, I received a letter informing me that I was not selected for the job at the other institution. Well, GOD opens one door & closes another.

I believed GOD led me step by step, from the studies to even being employed in the field & organisation I wanted to be in. In fact, he opened the doors (and closed some) at the right times to actually give me a straight path into where He wanted me to be. He is good & real, and opens doors by His will and at His timing, making sure ALL the doors are opened if He does, and clears the path ahead for you.

I’ve also come to realise that GOD sometimes brings you through a process first rather than just saying "Ok, here you are" even though He says "yes". He makes sure you grow to be able to reach the level you require and through this process, one really gets prepared. Just like how He brought me through my Masters. It's a "packaged deal", everything planned nicely and you just know it has to be planned by GOD.

The key is to have the faith to keep believing the promises. GOD does not necessarily grant you things immediately...there's a bigger plan. Never give up. You might not see the end yet, but be assured you're safe in GOD's hands.

After working in this organisation, I have been awakened to a lot more than just the librarian job. I found my passion and built on it and also discovered new aspects of myself. Interestingly, I realised I wouldn’t have done all those things or known the people I’ve known if I never joined the organisation or followed the path.

1 particular important aspect is the discovery of the Songcraft Songwriting Circle. Honestly, I think I wouldn't have found it if I hadn't been in my current job & organisation, coz I found it through a colleague's blog. This circle has helped me grow in the area of music and importantly, I have been able to write more worship songs, which I hope can be used to minister to people. I have also gotten to know a special group of friends who are close to my heart.

I don’t know what’s the next part of the journey or what’s the purpose for me yet, but I believe it’s safe in GOD's hands. He has proved to be faithful in His promises, even if it took some time in seeing them come to pass. And even as I write this, I've got a feeling that it's all these self-discoveries that is the important part of this journey that has not ended yet. Where will it lead to, I'm not sure, but He is good.