When I unraveled God's Gift

Do you believe that God makes the best gifts ever? Do you believe that He is actually working the best things in your life more than you have ever prayed for?

It was quite a long run for me. I have been longing for this one prayer that took so long to happen. I have been praying over and over for my career to change at hand. I wanted to reach the future I am talking about for so long. I have been led to different roads. It took me some wrong turns before I finally found where God wants me to go.

Last year, I had been so much devastated after I have exerted too much time, money and effort in this one thing I believe I should be getting. I was so sure that I could get it. I passed all the examinations and interviews and completed the requirements. But hey, God said "No, it wasn't the best one yet, my dear! I am preparing something so great for you!"

I was so rushing. At first, I decided to go to Saudi. I thought it wouldn't matter anyway if I would be going there. Everything was all set, I was so fearless regardless of the things I have been hearing, I was just waiting for my visa, when it took a year after that I realized that it was not for me. I have thought of going to Singapore, but then again God whispered, "No my child, I have something better for you".

In an unexpected time, I was scheduled to take the HAAD exam by my friend. It was a less-than-a-week preparation. It was a licensing exam for UAE. An open country in middle east where I least expect I would be working to. I took the exam though I barely had my review. Well I believe if it's where God wants you to go, He will give it to you. I passed! Amazing!

I thought it would be that easy already. Me, being so impatient, thought that with that exam, I could go anywhere as fast as I wanted to. Then, I bumped into this employer who has suddenly made a big change in my life. I invested too much money, time and effort, knowing that this could be my fate. But everything was shattered when I was not able to leave. And yeah, it was not my fault. It wasn't anybody's too. Though it broke my heart, It is only now that I realized that i should be thankful I did not pursue it because God has something a lot to offer me. Something BIG! And now, I realized that instead of putting a blame into anyone, I should be thankful it did not happen.

During those times, I was suffering from different rage of emotions. I was having tantrums that I have to admit, I came to a point of questioning God, "Why?" Everyday, I have to face the dilemma of facing people and their queries on what had happened to me. At work, I have to drag myself, knowing that it was already against my will to work in the workplace where I ought to be leaving quite some time ago.

But I believe that my heart is still strong to go on. I worked anyway. Life goes on, and patiently, I told God that I will wait til His plans are ready.

I had brought back my life. I had breathe again. I had set aside my worries. I was no longer rushing. I was enjoying every minute of my everyday. I have traveled to several places, I met new people, I have fallen in love, I have fallen out of love, I have found peace of mind, and I was happy.

During the time that I have was already having a time of my life, God whispered, "My child, my gift for you is now ready. Now open it!"

Whoah! I never thought that it would be something far beyond my expectations. Few months I had passed all the employer's interview and screenings, I was offered a reasonable compensation. With that, I was already happy and contented. I didn't care when i would be leaving and if I would be leaving still. I got numb after all the delays I had before.

Then this God-given gift surprised me. As I unraveled the gift, I was so happy to know that the employer doubled the offer. Now it is even triple the offer I was longing before. It was something MORE than I even asked for. Plus, the place I am going to is really something great. Now, I am so overwhelmed!

 Then, everything happened so fast. I was no longer doing anything, but one by one, things are happening I wanted them to be.

Finally, I have let go with my job I had for almost 3 years, that I learned to fall in love with. I never thought that though how much I wanted to leave already, it was indeed heartbreaking to do so. Goodbyes weren't that easy. People just kept on touching my life that made me harder to say goodbye.

But then again, at the end of every journey, we should say goodbye. And at once we say hello again to another chapter in our life.

As I woke up this morning, I still could not believe that God has finally given me the gift I just truly deserve. A gift that was far beyond my expectations!

I was just thinking... If it took me so long to find my one true love, maybe God is working on it too? I am claiming that he is the best! Yes, he is!

Now, do you believe that God gives the best gifts ever? Coz... Yes, I do!