Back to work or travelling ???

I've got a job, I started to work on 7th Feb. After working fortwo days, I've already got two public holidays in row, then got weekend after working for another day. what a wonderful life if every week is like that. hmmm, all of that in fact just a screensaver.. you know what, the week after that I got the real task. Company has a client at Gresik, so my manager assigned me to audit at Gresik for a week. Basically, the accomodation is goode nough, except the food sometimes a bit no taste. The task was confusing, because last year audit report was not documented completely so it is difficult to follow up and review some issues. Haven't finished the documentation completely, I came back to Jakarta last saturday and will continue to follow up other issues from Jakarta. Suddenly, on sunday my collegue called me said that on monday got another client at Cikarang. Cikarang about40-50 Kms from Jakarta, and I need to stay there for another week.

Yeah, that the risk work as an auditor, always mobile. I think it is also an opportunity to travel around Indonesia, to see the places and people at other side of Indonesia. Sometimes feel funny, I went to more places in Australia within only in one and half year than places in Indonesia.

PS: I've just got another niece, so I have two nieces now. hmm, suddenly feel old when someone start calling you "auntie" :P

Thank you.

Thank's God already got a job at PWC as Information System Auditor. Have been hoping to work in this area of job. Undoubtedly God always gives the best to His children.


Mat 21:22 "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer"

Interview with God

Just found a writing in my compi, it has been kept for a long time. I think it is very interesting to share about it. Probably some of you have read it. However, just enjoy and contemplate about it.

I dreamed I had an interview with God.
“So you would like to interview me?” God asked.
“If you have the time” I said.
God smiled. “My time is eternity.”“What questions do you have in mind for me?”
“What surprises you most about humankind?”
God answered...“That they get bored with childhood,they rush to grow up, and then long to be children again.”
“That they lose their health to make money...and then lose their money to restore their health.”
“That by thinking anxiously about the future, they forget the present, such that they live in neither the present nor the future.”
"That they live as if they will never die, and die as though they had never lived.”
God’s hand took mineand we were silent for a while.
And then I asked...“As a parent, what are some of life’s lessons you want your children to learn?”
“To learn they cannot make anyone love them. All they can do is let themselves be loved.”
“To learn that it is not good to compare themselves to others.”
“To learn to forgiveby practicing forgiveness.”
“To learn that it only takes a few seconds to open profound wounds in those they love, and it can take many years to heal them.”
“To learn that a rich person is not one who has the most,but is one who needs the least.”
“To learn that there are people who love them dearly, but simply have not yet learned how to express or show their feelings.”
“To learn that two people can look at the same thing and see it differently.”
“To learn that it is not enough that they forgive one another, but they must also forgive themselves.”
"Thank you for your time," I said humbly.
"Is there anything else you would like your children to know?"
God smiled and said, “Just know that I am here... always.”

-author unknown

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."

Reflection

This year has been a very blessing and meaningful year for me. Thank's to God I can spent this whole year in Sydney although in the end I have to end my journey by coming back to Jakarta. I admit living in Sydney has trained me a lot about many things that I never thought about them before. This wonderful journey has taught me three main things:

1. Thanksgiving to God

That we always need to thank's God for everything that given to us. Sometimes we are often take things for granted. We always complain if we are facing such bit difficulties and problems. We forget that there are people who suffer a lot tougher condition. We failed to remember that God has given us some many blessings through many ways, although in fact we are not worthy to receive these. I think we need always to think of others and God's mercy before complaining.

2. Surrender to God

Another important thing that I learnt throughout this year was surrender. I admit that I am a kind of person that hard to let go something that I want. That caused me so much stress. But after all of the experiences, I realised that God always in control. He is a perfect planner. Nothing under his control can ever be out of control.

3. The important of having a fellowship

Having a christian fellowship is one of important way to help you grow in God. It is because sometimes we are weak and not strong enough to face problems or sometimes we need to communicate with others about God. Through fellowship we can find suport from others and grow together in Christ.

Probably there are many things that I haven't mentioned about, I pray that God will continue to help me grow although I am not in Sydney anymore.

Collosians 2:6-7 "So, then just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord continue to live in Him,
rooted and built up in Him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with
thankfulness."

Time to say good bye.

Today 28th December is my schedule to go back home. The feeling is quite similar when the first time I left Jakarta for Sydney, anxious, sad but excited too. I feel very grateful because I can experience studying overseas. This experience has broader my knowledge, not necessary in term of education but has also opened my eyes and mind about the meaning of life and spiritual growth. It is such a precious treasure that money can't buy. Thank you God.

I also want to say thank you to my best friends, lidia, ronny, windy, franky, yosi and hanvy who have given me so many excitement and help while I was studying in Sydney. Thank's guys. Keep in touch though we are separated by geographical boundary.

One more week to go

The time continues ticking. Christmas is coming soon, which means I will leave Sydney soon. So far my preparation to go back is going well. I've sent back all of my stuff back home except my summer clothes hehe.. and this last two weeks I've been trying to find a new job. Suprisingly, I've got one response, I hope it is a good start. Keep trying, I wish I will get a job that I desire.

On the other hand, Hanvy, my flatmate, hasn't got people to replace me. I hope by the time, there will be someone. A bit sad to leave her hehe, she is such a good companion, good friend to talk and discuss with. thank you for your support mate.. :)

hmmm, I think I need to start doing some reflection..

oz landmark. 

library - the source of knowledge. 

quadrangle - commerce faculty 

congrats for the achievement. :) 

scientia - the three of knowledge 

M com. 

Graduation means ?

Finally the official result of my exams have come out today. Although it is not as good as my previous semester, I am quite satified. At least I finished my study hehe.. and hold a master degree. :)

This week has been full of graduation celebration. On monday I went to Manly beach with Lidia, Yosi and Franky then ended up with having dinner at Hurricane's.. Ribs nyumm.. On Tuesday watched movie "National Treasure", it was really a good movie, I loved it. Then Wednesday, graduation photo taking session, continue with farewell cruise for all of international student who will graduate this semester on the next day.

Hmmm after so much excitement, I think I need to back to the reality. It is like a deja vu for me. I still remembered when I graduated from my bachelor degree, at first felt really relief when completed the study. However, the show still need to continue on, it was not the end of the journey, but actually it was a beginning of a new story. I think with my second graduation would not be so much different. Looking for new job and adjusting with new environment. I think that's life, there always be challenges, otherwise people will get bored. :) In spite of this, people sometimes hate difficulties like I said previously in my first writing. They like to play safe rather than facing risk. Probably in some situation we can avoid the situation that we don't like, but what if we have no choice ? yeah, only God has the answer. Like what I read a phrase sometime ago, it said "Safety is not about the absence of the danger, but the present of God".

Follow your heart ?

I like to turn on my radio while I am studying. The sound of the radio is only to make me awake and not feel lonely. However, I seldom really listen what the radio said. Last week while I was studying as usual I turned on my radio. It was 10.00 pm. Usually at that time there is a reflection. I felt very bored at that moment, so I decided to listen to the radio for awhile. I don't know what the exact topic was, but something catch my attention, When the speaker talked about most of people live their life by following their heart. Do you think heart is a proper guidance for our life ?

We often confuse when we have to make a decision in our life such as, career and marriage. Most of people say "just follow your heart", which is really misleading advice according to the speaker. It is because the bible say ‘The human heart is most deceitful and desperately wicked.’ (Jeremiah 17:9). then ‘He who trusts in his own heart is a fool.’ (Proverbs 28:26) what should we follow then ?

I think bible also clearly describes how Jesus obey and follow His father's will. When Jesus was in Gethsemane, He was terified and pray to His Father, "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will" (Mat 26:39). Another example is Mary, Jesus's mother. When she was chosen to give birth to a son, although she was a virgin. She accepted God's plan by answering "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said" (Luke 1:38). Sometimes we don't like what God want us to do, because it is not interesting, it is not what we want, it is uncomfortable. However, God promises in Jeremiah (29:11) "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." In conclusion, do not follow what your heart want, but follow God's will, follow God's plan, pray that God will give us guidance What He want us to do.

The past four weeks or so

Due to exams I have abadoned my blog for two weeks. Finally, I finished my last paper yesterday. Hmmm feel so relief.. but still worry about the results. This semester will be my last semester, I have to pass in order to graduate. Ok, let's forget exams for awhile, i just want to share my days during the past four weeks. I have posted the pics below, you can see the chronology, bottom up.

The very bottom of the pic is about four weeks ago. It was on Lidia's birthday. We went to double bay and ate a big portion of ice cream hmmm so yummmy.. Actually it just happened, we didn't plan it. The story started from in the afternoon on that day, I posted a mass email to about seven friends from the office, asking whether we wanted to make a surprise for Lidia later that day. However, I got no response, so I thought the surprise will not happen. Then after finish my work, I went to buy gift for Lidia with Ronny, then He asked whether we want to go to Lidia's place later in the evening. Hmmm, then I called Franky and Yosi, and they would like to join. So we went to Lidia's place. At first she thought that it was only me came to visit her on her day, and suddenly the other three cute guys appeared hehehe.. then we decided to go to double bay. We were really very happy that night. You can see our big smile from the pic. It was also the happiest night I ever had since I was in Sydney. Thank you for Franky, Yosi and Ronny who make this unexpected surprise happened.

The second pic was taken when we celebrated Lidia's birthday at her place. She invited us to her house and cooked for us. We got plenty of yummy food, I can't remember what they are hehe, but as far as I know they were so yummy especially they contained vitamin "G" (Read:Gratis hehe). Two weeks after that, I had a coastal walk from coogee to bondi beach with my flatmate. We had a very good time, when we reached "Sculptures by the Sea". That was the third pic all about. The fourth pic was taken in the evening after the coastal walk. We went to woolomoolo to have hot dog as our dinner.

After so much having fun, I need to start to prepare my exams. Eventhough this semester is much lighter than my previous semester, still I don't want to slack off with my study. oh my goodness, I've just realised my face is so serious while I am studying. The pic was taken without my consciousness. It was my flatmate. At that time she was in my room, because I was so serious with my study, I just ignored her. Hmmm, actually she acted as paparazzi at that time :).

Finally the last pic was the christmast tree light event at Darling Harbour. That was on the day of my last paper. In fact I felt really bad about my last exam. It was really hard, I still worry whether I will pass the subject. However, nothing I can do now, the exam was over. The only thing I can do is pray to God. I need to surrender it to Him, whatever the result will be, there must be a purpose behind it.