I Passed The Test!

Last week, I received a phone call from an old officemate and he was asking me if I wanted to work again in the call center industry as a Quality Manager. I was hesitant at first since I am still handling my convenience store business. He told me that my former boss was looking for me and said that they needed me badly. I was honestly so flattered knowing I already turned down an offer from him 2 years ago and that he still remembered me.

When I learned about the package they were offering me, I wanted to accept it right away. I mean, I do have my business and all but then knowing that I would have that amount of money guaranteed every month made me think of how I can pay my bills without any worries. Believe me, the amount was so big I felt like I won the lottery!

Even if I didn’t feel like praying and asking for His guidance, I prayed and waited for His answer. It felt like forever waiting for His answer. In my mind I was actually saying, “Lord, do You need any help?” Then the answer came. This was His answer:

“Never say in your heart what you will or will not do but wait until God reveals His way to you. As long as that way is hidden, it is clear that there is no need of action and that He holds Himself accountable for all the results of keeping you exactly where you are.”

After getting that message, I called my former officemate and turned down the offer. After a few days, my former boss sent me a text asking me to submit my resume. I was honestly tempted again. I knew that even if I asked for more salary increase, they would give it to me. But I took a deep breath and turned down the offer once and for all.

This morning I was able to talk to another old officemate who apparently came from the same company. Guess what? He was glad I turned down the job. Why? He told me that employees are given high compensation to attract them to apply because no one stays in the company. The pressure in the company was high that sometimes he would not go home for 3 days. I was so relieved that I turned down the job. God was right after all.

Father, thank You for ALWAYS being faithful to me. Thank You for all the blessings and favor that You have given me. Thank You, Lord for loving me unconditionally. Thank You for reminding me that money isn’t everything. I know that Your grace is sufficient and that You will always provide for my needs. I love You. 

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