It's hard to think about what's really important in life, your goals and dreams when you are trying to make ends meet. That was my story 2 weeks ago. I was all stressed about finding work, finding accommodation. But more about work. I hand't worked for 6 months and was traveling a bit. I quit my job because of some health issue. Then when that was resolved, I decided to renovate my room (some painting and getting new furnitures). Then I travelled to Australia then with my boyfriend around Taiwan...
So about end of February I moved to Melbourne. I was looking for work and had no luck. I wasn't satisfied to work at a place that pays less than the minimum wage. Even though I didn't have to pay rent because my boyfriend's family kindly let me stay with them until I can find a job and find my own place. I was eager to move out because I didn't want to 'invade' their space too much. Feeling so stressed and pressured by time (or should I say myself), my period didn't come for 3 months. And of course, I was also so stressed that my period didn't come for such a long time.
Just as I was feeling all stressed out, I was challenged to pray not for myself but for others for a week. It was so difficult at the beginning. When I begin to pray, all my problems flood into my mind: finding work, finding accommodation, period, making new friends, getting a car, finding a church... And my new relationship... But God was gracious to direct my mind to think of the people around me, and their needs.
What's your priority in life? Do you think God can take care of you? Why am I worried and praying for myself when I know God can take care of me? (Not saying that we shouldn't pray for that) But what does God want to accomplish through me, through my experiences? I realised that my priority is not about me, not just about me settling in nicely. It's about God, about what He wants to accomplish through all this. I thought of people that I could help and decided one morning that I would volunteer (since I hadn't found any work) at a community centre in Clayton. Then later that morning I received 2 job offers! One of which I accepted and pays well and colleagues are so friendly. I want to praise God for His goodness. For His faithfulness. I know God can take care of me. And I know when I get my priorities right, I don't need to worry about anything else.
The Bible is true. It says: "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you." Matthew 6:33
God who loves us so much will take care of us. And we can make Him our priority, because He made us His priority.
Happy Sabbath!
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