Proverbs
11:8
8 The righteous person is rescued from trouble,
and it falls on the wicked instead.
New International Version (NIV)
Kawikaan 11:8 (Tagalog) Magandang Balita Biblia
(TPV)
8 Ang matuwid ay inilalayo sa bagabag, ngunit ang masama ay doon
bumabagsak.
Oh, Lord...am I in trouble or what?
I woke up very early in the morning to find my self
troubled with what we are going to have this day…with nearly a few hundred
pesos in my purse… I nearly cry thinking how could we ever survive this?
Two months ago, I let my husband
leave his job. He had been finally tired of the work that he had been doing for
23 long years. He tried all his best to explain himself and convince every one
in the family why he should leave his job.
I know he is tired. I know the job he
had is not the one his heart desires but stayed with it and sacrificed so that
he can give us a comfortable life. Through the years he managed to make himself
happy with it somehow and tried all his best to be good with it until this new
boss stepped in last January 2013.
He couldn’t have left and waited for
his retirement if not for the extreme stress he is undergoing EVERY SINGLE DAY
with his new nagging boss…but what ever the reason why this kind of person
stepped-in into this company…God has a purpose.
Thinking of the big decision we made
this year, a lot of times I pray for God to help us choose the right one. We
had been praying for it regularly until one day his new boss tried to bully him
and placed an instruction removing security and giving him so much pressure. My
husband feel more miserable and feared for his life…the decision was placed…he
filed his resignation.
On the day he filed his resignation,
I was crushed. I looked for a shoulder to cry on and God provided me one. Thank
God…I feel so helpless at that moment…lost.
The half of my mind was saying, “What
about the money? No more regular salary? No more comfortable life? How about
the health insurances? The bonuses we enjoy?...comforts no more…no more…” with a
feeling like the world is torn to pieces each minute I want to squeeze my self and
disappear…I admit at this moment I was selfish.
After the heartbreaking moment, the
other half and my heart told me “Look at him now…he is loosing his own health.
He is starting to be emotionally bothered. Everyday he whines. Every day he
complains and started to be irritable and his fear of loosing his own life is
growing.” With that thoughts, I knew my heart would never fail to love this man
that I married.
Looking at my husband on the decision
he made, astonished I was, he was very comfortable while I was crushing into
pieces…then I realized…where is my faith?
8 The righteous person is
rescued from trouble,
Looking
at him now after two months, he looked 10 years younger and happy. Perhaps he
made the right decision…and as for my worries and the challenges that I am
going through right now, I know God will
rescue me from trouble…I know God would.
Aw, I almost cried ate Glen. Don't worry, have faith in God for He will provide. Alam ko naman kayang kaya nyo yan, kayo pa? Maraming opportunities ang darating for sure po yan :)
TumugonBurahinSalamat, Mayette. I holding on to God. I know HE would come to my rescue. I know HE would. :)
TumugonBurahin5 years ago. I made the same decision. I left my job of 11 years. No amount money can buy happiness. It has been 5 years since and I am amazed that it has been 5 years. I am happier now with the freelance life. God is good.
TumugonBurahinPraise God! God is good all the time!
BurahinI am so amazed how supportive you are to your hubby. I'm sure there's lot of opportunities out there for you and your family. God is always on your side on matter what. Stay strong:)
TumugonBurahinIt is what love can do, Ms. Melgie. :) Thank you for your kind words. I know it will come true! God is good all the time!
BurahinGlad to see that your hb is less stress now without the former job. Money is not everything esp if it harms your health. Hope that he gets another job which is of his liking.
TumugonBurahinYes he had less stress and better now, his health is doing good! thank GOD. :) I am also hoping he would find the job that he loves. Thank you for this wonderful message. I hope to see more of your comments on the days to come. God bless!
BurahinI'm sure your husband thanks the Lord for giving him you as his wife, Ms. Glenda. I know God will come to your rescue, as He has always done. :-)
TumugonBurahinFor a crying heart, you words soothes pain. Thank you, Ms. Marie. Your words will definitely come true! God bless!
Burahinaw, this post really touched my heart. it's kinda hit close to home for me because i recently left my job of 8 years to become a stay at home mom. yes, admittedly, i sometimes think about the comforts that my salary brings to me and my family, but i guess sometimes you have to give up some things for more important matters, in my case, my baby. hubby and i didn't want to hire a yaya for our baby and we opted that it's best for me to just stay home. i agree, it's not all about the money, happiness can be found somewhere else. let's all just have a strong faith in Him and i know He will provide for us. I'm so proud of you, Ms. Glenda, you are such a very loving wife, i know your husband is more than happy. :-)
TumugonBurahinNaalis ng may-ari ang komentong ito.
BurahinThank you, Ms.Van for such comforting words. Sharing your own experience made me feel less lonely in this endeavor. I agree for the sacrifices we have to make in making some decisions. I would make my faith stronger. Yes, I believe God will provide...I would not stop working on it and believing. God bless!
BurahinDon't worry Ate Glen, there are a lot of opportunities out there and for sure God will always be with you.
TumugonBurahinThanks, Janz. Amen!
BurahinYou are welcome Ate Glen.. Be strong.. :)
BurahinGlenda, such an open post! Yes, the Lord will provide. What is it they say? "When God closes a door, he opens a window." Everything will be all right. Have faith! :)
TumugonBurahinI thought, this is one of the opportunity I can share how God is working in my life...to be able to tell others how wonderful it is to live with God...to be able to tell the importance of having faith in God thru following the Lord Jesus teaching...I have to be open, I have to be honest, the best way that I can..I would try to share so Jesus can teach through my experiences that I shared. Thanks ..I would keep in mind to have faith, Meikah. God bless! :)
Burahinsometimes life will just surprise you because when you least expect it, god will provide. just think of the positive effect it had on your husband and you'll know his decision was worth it. there's always a silver lining somewhere.
TumugonBurahinYes, silver lining is just around. Thanks, Rose!
Burahinas we all say... it could be blessing in disguise :) hang in there. GOD bless you and your family...
TumugonBurahinThanks, Mam! God bless too :)
BurahinI am sure God will provide. It is more to life and opportunities are waiting. Have faith, God won't forsaken you and your family. =)
TumugonBurahin:) Thanks for this positive and true words! God bless! :)
BurahinThis is really tough. I used to worry about these things too when I leave my regular work more than two years ago. But God has been very good to us. He never fails to supply our needs, sometimes even our wants. Maybe this material will somehow give you some enlighten and encouragements. http://web001.rbc.org/pdf/discovery-series/what-can-i-do-with-my-worry.pdf
TumugonBurahinThank you, Mylene! God bless!
BurahinI always believe that God allows things to happen for a reason. It's just a matter of having that faith that would move mountains. So, I'm sure everything will turn out fine for you and your family. :-)
TumugonBurahinIt is really amazing how can had created our life story, isn't it?
BurahinBless you for supporting your husband in what must have been one of the toughest decisions he ever had to make. Keep faith and things will fall right into place. :)
TumugonBurahinIt is what I have promised when I married him, It is what I came back for..I would. Thanks for these truthful words. God bless!
BurahinYou will pull through this one sis. It is a time to trust Him even more. If the job is causing him too much stress and even fearful for some things, I think he has made the right decision. Blessings will come sis. Kelan ba naging unfaithful si Lord? Never di ba? He will never let you go through something that is beyond your abilities to cope with. He is the Great Provider.
TumugonBurahinAmen! God is always faithful. I think he made the right decision too. :)
BurahinI am also bothered lately with my boyfriend's family. Whatever happened, I believe that God has His own reasons and I am learning from it. Same with you sis. God will provide sis. God will provide.
TumugonBurahinIf I am with you, i will hold your hand and say : "Kaya natin ito, Sis!" we can do this...God is leading us!!! true...God will provide!
BurahinAt first talaga iisipin mo ung pera... But looking the positive side, madami pang mas maganda na dadating...I know something is better is coming your way.
TumugonBurahinYes! God would always give us something better! :)
Burahinin God's perfect time, the husband will find a way to earn to support the needs of the family, so keep your keep and enjoy the time together..
TumugonBurahinRosemarie/Gven-Rose
So wonderful wish and prayer you got there for us, thank you so much.
BurahinYou know what, Glen, your post hit home, because my hubby is experiencing what your hubby experienced. I just pray, because maybe, resigning is not his option yet, unless he finds some fallback or something...
TumugonBurahinGod is good all the time. I remember a line in a gospel song that says " There is no problem too big, God cannot solve it. There is no mountain too tall, He cannot move it..."
BurahinI am sure, Glen, it was really a very difficult decision... what is expected which is to stay on! VS. relieving yourself from stress BUT financially may be a real big question! I am glad you both made a great decision and you had the FAITH! I am happy for you!
TumugonBurahinThank you. It was really so difficult that it made my nose swollen or red for so many times that I cried. I could have been a good candidate for being the Rudolf Red Nose raindeer if I did not stop :) Kidding aside, Faith is all I have now and the perseverance of not giving up.
BurahinGod is good! Whatever situation you're into right now will soon be over. He will never leave you. Hang in there!
TumugonBurahinI will, Sis! Thanks!
BurahinOh sis. God is with you don't worry. My husband and I both lost our jobs last 2010. And for 2 and 1/2 years, we've been seeking financial help from our families. And now Alhamdulillah Thanks be to God, we are slowly getting up on our feet. We still have lots of credits to pay, but the most important thing is we never doubted God and his plans for us. We know everything happens for a reason. Life is like a wheel sabi nga nila. Lahat ng nasa taas, galing sa baba. And ung mga nasa baba, tataas uli. Hang in there sis! Stay strong and keep the faith within you.
TumugonBurahinYou are one amazing strong woman.. I will look forward sa muling pagbangon. Salamat!
BurahinThanks for sharing the GOOD NEWS and GOOD WORDS. I am kind of feeling tired and down right now but after reading this RESCUE messages and biblical words, I think I found a brand new energy.
TumugonBurahinAmen! It is a blessing for me to know that we find strength with our LORD thru this. God bless!
BurahinWhat I've learned about life is that God will not give you a problem that you can't handle. He may test you and you may think you're at your lowest, but it is only a test and the truth is, we will all push through and pull through. God will always provide.
TumugonBurahinI believe that too. Thank you so much. :)
BurahinHow are you Ate Glen? I hope you are okay now.. Take care always.. :)
TumugonBurahinI'm praying for you right now.. hope everything is alright na..
BurahinThank you so much, Janz. Your prayers did helped me a lot. Still on my feet and moving forward. :)
Burahini hope things are better now for you...
TumugonBurahinWith God as our Outrigger (Katig) our boat keeps on moving and I believe we would be in better direction with GOD as our guide.
BurahinHow are you now, dear? I am hoping and praying that things are better for you and your family
TumugonBurahinWe are alright. God is good all the time. :)
BurahinOftentimes, we undergo some low periods in our life... but we have to see if this is by our own choice and fear... or is this just a phase. The Lord will show the way... and he always rescues us from trouble! Just last whole month of September, the whole Zamboanga is in trouble but I know he is making each of us stronger...
TumugonBurahinLike gold, refined. Thanks for this inspiration, Sis.
BurahinThere are many opportunities out there where he can be happier. I hope he has a job now and yes, our good Lord will see you and your family through.
TumugonBurahinWe build our character when we are tested. Personally, I am grateful that He has given such trials in my life :)
BurahinAmen. Thanks.
BurahinIt's always hard at first but faith will always lead us to a better life. His resignation could be a blessing in disguise. May God bless you and your family. :)
TumugonBurahinThank you. It would be a blessing. I believe.
BurahinI, too, am going through a tough and terrible time right now, but I always keep my faith and hopes up that God is indeed watching over us. We just have to trust in Him, and everything else will fall in its right place.
TumugonBurahinAmen! God is good all the time! We really have to put our trust in HIM. Thanks for this wonderful words, Sis!
BurahinReading this verse again and it makes me share it. Thank you for spreading the word sis.
TumugonBurahinGod bless you. It really made me happy to know you shared it I know God works and His power is unlimited. :)
BurahinYes, He would. He would rescue all of us and keep us in the right track!
TumugonBurahinAmen! I agree! very very very much :)
BurahinHope you are fine. Missing your posts.
TumugonBurahinWith God's grace I am well and fine along with my family. Thank you so much for caring.
BurahinHow are you na, Ms. Glenda? I pray that you and your family are doing well.
TumugonBurahinI am fine, Ms. Marie. :) Thanks for caring and prayers. I am still holding on to God's words and trusting HIM fully with all my heart. I have lifted every single burden to God and He helped me ease and solve everything. God is really good all the time!
BurahinI hope that all is well with you now...God bless!
TumugonBurahinYes, Ms. Aileen. Thanks and God bless too! :)
Burahin