It's an Unpredictable Life

I've been musing lately about the way my life has taken a pretty sharp turn.

Ever since I was a kid, I never imagined anything other than being anywhere but in Malaysia, having a stable job and 2 or 3 kids (and a dog!) with a husband who shares my (very unambitious) vision. I've always assumed I wouldn't be rich, and that I'd work in the civil service because I love teaching that much.

And then life happened, got a boyfriend who was studying in the States, boyfriend turned into husband, and tada, change of plan.

I think that by now, I should accept that if there's anything that CANNOT be planned out in advance, it's life.

So here I am, with (potentially) no job, a huge debt and an uncertain, unpredictable future for the next few years at least. With this rug pulled out from under my feet, I can only choose to hold on to God's promise that He has plans to prosper me, not to harm me, and to give me a hope and a future. And that all things work together for the good of those who love Him and who are called according to His purpose.

Out of my comfort zone, definitely, but to quote Rick Warren, God is more interested in my character than my comfort. May the next few years help me to grow in maturity, trust and intimacy with God, and that if nothing else, I shall become more Christlike in my character at the end of it. To God be the glory for opportunities.

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