God's work.

In the mids of waiting for interview, these last two or three weeks I began to doubt whether God really know what I need ? However, thank's God that He always keeps remaining me about His faithfulness to us who trust Him.

In the beginning of my day in Jakarta, I was quite motivated to look for job. However, until the end of the third weeks I felt quite discourage, because didn't see any result from what i've done. During that time, I was struck by one verse from my quiet time guide. It is from Ecclesiastes 3:1 "Everything on earth has its own time and its own season". From this verse, I flashed back my past, and realised that God has always made my dreams happened although in the beginning I felt disappointed. It is because I want it come true immediately. However, God has its own plan and He know when is the right time. In the case when I really wanted to pursue higher tertiary education, I tried to apply at my former University. But then I failed in the admission test. After that I attempted to apply for a scholarship. In the first two years I also failed. Finally in the third time I was accepted by AUSAID. I can see the reasons behind these failure and struggles. God doesn't mean to abandon or even forget about us. He will give everything to us, if we are ready to receive it.

I realised He's already given me an opportunity to pursue higher tertiary study in Sydney, and now I have completed the study. I believe He Himself will also complete the work over me with his own time, He will not neglect what He's initiated. And it has been proven that last week I can see a positive sign in my job hunting. God never too late to act.

Philippians 1:6 "Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus".

He's been Good

by David Baroni
I have known the Father's care for me
He's been good He's been good
Through it all He's always care there for me
God's been good to me

Through the storms
Through the night
Come what may everything will be all right
I have known the Father's care for me
God's been good to me

God is good, all the time.

Another week has passing by, and yet my job hunting hasn't made any significant progress. Having ran through one interview last Tuesday, the interview was ok, but the offer was not so interested me. Still keep sending out my resumes. However, thank's God always provide a comfort while I am in difficult situation. He always drawed me back to Him.

These past two weeks, although sometimes feel a bit worry I feel very blessed. Everyday in my quiet time I can feel God present and encourage me through His words. One of that really comfort me is Psalm 37:5 "Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass". It reminds me what I have learnt last year. I feel embarrassed how come I am so easy to forget what God taught me. It also makes me realised that we have to put the knowledges into practice, if not it will be gone with the wind.

Further like yesterday, I could participate in christmas celebration for homeless people with Christine and Edwin. Heard about their stories, though they undergo tough and hard situation in Jakarta, sometimes they still can thanks God because they still have chance to live, compared with those who were killed because of the tsunami disaster. I think it was not a coincidence that I could take part of this event. It was because of God's grace, and maybe because God wants me to know He always take care of me and He always in control. This experience taught me to appreciate what I have now, what has God given to me these passing years.

Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

People Need The Lord

by Steve Green

Everyday they pass me by,
I can see it in their eye.
Empty people filled with care,
Headed who knows where?

On they go through private pain,
Living fear to fear.
Laughter hides their silent cries,
Only Jesus hears.

People need the Lord, people need the Lord.
At the end of broken dreams, He's the open door.
People need the Lord, people need the Lord.
When will we realize -- people need the Lord?

We are called to take His light
To a world where wrong seems right.
What would be too great a cost
For sharing life with one who's lost?

Through His love our hearts can feel
All the grief they bear.
They must hear the words of life
Only we can share.

People need the Lord, people need the Lord
At the end of broken dreams, He's the open door.
People need the Lord, people need the Lord.
When will we realize that we must give our lives,
For people need the Lord.
People need the Lord.

A new chapter in a new year

It has been about one week since the first time I arrived in Jakarta. The first impression when I arrived was the weather is quite hot and humid. However, Thank's God, I haven't experienced any reverse culture shock yet. Just sometimes it is quite difficult to go out if you don't have any vehicles.

The first couple days my sis brought us to Puncak, to take a fresh air there. It was quite good, could see such natural and peaceful environment, although the way back from puncak was very crowded.

After the holiday, I started to look for job. I don't know, just feel a bit tough. Had contacted my former company, they would like to offer a job. Personally, I am quite interested, but just desire to look for a new work environment. Therefore, I haven't decided yet want to take it or not. Then also tried to contact a company that willing to interview me while I was in Sydney, but still couldn't reach the person in charge. I have sent out my resume again to other companies, but haven't got any responses yet. begin to ponder and worry how long I have to wait.. In fact it's just been a week. Hmmm, I think my patience is being tested. We always want something to be done immediately and never want to go through the process. At the very bottom of my heart believe that God will eventually give me what I need, yet I am still impatient to wait for Him. Afterall nothing much I can do except pray and keep trying.

Lamentations 3:22-24 "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, "The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him."