When I went to school this morning, I saw a lot of people going out the lobby area, while some other people going in. They are the graduating students practicing for their Baccalaureate Service. As I look at them, I realized, people come and go. The graduating high school students are about to step out into another world, another place. And a new batch of students, which are the kindergarten students are about to come in. And after a couple of years, they will also graduate and go out to pursue their dream courses.
Today, I received news that, the person who I once worked with before passed away. I was a bit sad, because I remembered clearly, he was just walking around the other day, and then now the Lord has took him. I still remembered it was just a few years ago, when I was working with him. I was shredding papers, and he was doing his things. There were times I ask for his help, and he helps me. But I always said my "thank you" in a minimal voice. I don't know if he did hear it, but I do hope he did! :) (I will feel remorseful if I didn't thank him)
Reflection:
Lord, help us to not do things that will make us feel remorseful. Help us to always find joy in the things we will do, and in the persons we will meet.
"Trust in His timing," I said to myself. So many times, I worry about how I manage my time. I always came to this intersection thinking, "If I do the homework, how will I study for the test? If I study for the test, what will happen to my homework?"
For example, the other day, I already planned my things-to-do for the next few days so that I can really get good grades for my exams and at the same time, finish my assignment.
Day 1: Study for the exam on Day 2. Do a little of the assignment for Day 4.
Day 2: Study for two exams for Day 3. Continue the assignment for Day 4.
Day 3: Study for the exam on Day 4--which I'm very weak at. Finish the assignment for Day 4.
But, things began to change in Day 1 afternoon. The recruiting staff of Company ABC, which I am applying for an internship position, emailed me, telling me to go to their company the next day for an exam. That time, I wasn't prepared to take the exam, because it just came too suddenly. So, instead of starting the assignment, I end up studying for the internship exam. Day 2 came, I have not yet finished studying for the internship exam, and it took me almost the whole morning to study for it. As I was studying, I was also thinking of a strategy, "What should I do? This internship exam will take me the whole afternoon, so only evening is left. What should I do to study for both the two exams and at the same time, start with the assignment?" Well, God gave me an answer. That morning, at 10am, my professor texted and said that the two exams for Day 3 will be moved, so no classes on Day 4. I was like, "Is this for real? Yes! Problem solved!" I felt so happy the moment I saw the text message. I couldn't help but admit God's timing is really, absolutely PERFECT! He knows my problems and gives me a solution to it, and it came just right on time!
'For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.' (Jeremiah 29:11)
His timing is never early nor late, it's just right on time. We have to have faith in His plans because truly, it is worth the wait. Whenever you are in a middle of a dilemma, just remember to pray and ask for help, and don't forget, trust in His timing, because His timing always comes right on time, PERFECT!
'Faith in God includes faith in His timing.' (Habakkuk 2:3)
Reflection: Did you ever encounter a dilemma that involves time? How did you manage to solve it?
