Phew… can blow out a short breath of relief for this moment. Finally got work under control.

The passed few days has been tough sia… Everyday there seems to be an insurmountable ‘mountain’ to face. Thank goodness now the ground has been ‘flattened’! But of cos not for long lar… =p

Besides the work load and demands, what was stretched was my dealings with people around me in regards with work. I guess people will tend to impose on you or makan you as their food (scape-goat) in order to survive in this marketplace jungle.

One crucial part that I gained much from this phase has been defining my role and boundaries in terms of work relations as a Christian in my workplace. I strongly believe this is important cos then you will know when to say “No” or “Please wait, I will get back to you”, even if it’s to your boss.

The likelihood if one does not know his/her role and boundaries, is where they will be taken advantaged and bullied into doing work for others and bearing the brunt when their primary work is affected. And once we are deem incompetent professionally, our effectiveness as His salt and light is also affected.

Jesus taught us, “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.” Matt 10:15

In marketplace evangelism, just as we need to carry the love and truth of Christ, it is equally important that we are equipped professionally in our field of expertise in order to stand on common ground with them. Once on that ground, we can effectively translate God’s love and truth through our profession to win their hearts and minds for Jesus.

Now I truly concede that guys cannot multi-task and can only do one thing at a time.

Due to being a freshie at work and not taught the ropes proper by any of my predecessors, I have not been able to anticipate the load/demands. Now I am hitting loads of works from different sides in full force sia…

I feel like my Nokia N73 mobile. Any attempt to open multiple applications at the same time would cause the mobile to hang. CMI… =p

But seriously, instead of me hanging, I kena splitting headaches. Damn jialat…

I just need to pass through this week and things will be better cos this time around I will be better prepared for the loads.

Later in the morning we got a big event and must wake up by 6:00am.

Jia you!  

My first day at SMa went pretty well as I started the morning with great anticipation!

I never could wake up so early before for work at 7am, but today I did. Its not just because it is the first day but also from the ‘training’ from God working previously at the Handicaps Welfare Association (HWA) for 2 over years. There, I was pretty much not-so-on-time at most times =p

Just like any first day, it was just an orientation day so quite relax. Enjoy it while it last which is pretty much soon as my direct boss is leaving soon. Ho ho ho… Jia lat liao…

I was also oriented on my job scope, one of which was one important criteria which I prayed for which is being involved in publications like the corporate magazines, newsletters and etc…

Why?

One of my life-time dreams or goals is to be able to be editor of my own publication for His Church in order to serve as His voice to educate and impact lives. Hence the experience and learning the ropes are what I essentially prayed and hope to acquire.

God is good!

Took the plunge today. I tendered from my current job.

Though I have yet to get another job, I know this is an all-important step God wants me to take in order to get back on His track towards His will for me.

Over the last month, it had become clearer that what I was doing wasn’t fitting in God’s plans for me and I was digressing. Hence I needed to be swift and objective, even if it was somewhat a tough decision since my employer is a friend.  

Thank God after discussing with him, he understood where I was coming from and supported my decison.  

Anyway, I know I can trust in God as He has always been true to His word and leading to me. He is my Jehovah-Jireh.

Now will just await and see what He has in store ahead. Amen.