Ok so good news today, my employment pass got approved by Ministry of Man Power. Bad news for all you guys back home in London, i'm not moving back anytime soon. But i'm sure your all getting on fine with out me haha.
It really has been an answer to prayer, as many of you know ive been praying and believing for the pass to come through for a little while now. So big thank you to all of you who have been sending emails and sms's filled with encouragement. And a big thank you to all of you who have been standing with me in prayer.
If any of you are waiting for visa's or passes or the right job or just a job in general. Take comfort knowing that God knows all your wants and needs (see verses below)
Philippians 4:19 (New King James Version)
And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
Psalm 23:1 (Amplified Bible)
THE LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack.
They are just a few verses that i held on to while i was waiting for my pass to come through. While i was waiting on God. When i say i was "waiting on God" i don't mean i was kicking back and just waiting for Him to open the doors. Even though God is Thee Almighty God and can do ALL things, that doesn't by any means give us the right or opportunity to just sit back and do nothing. We have to be pro-active and act on His Word (His instruction). In this case i needed a job so I spoke to people about work, looked for jobs, shared with people i trust my situation, spoke to my pastor about it and listened to his advice and acted on it. Its all to easy for us to chill out and just think God is gonna do it all for us..........
Sorry if this is a rude awakening for anyone who reads this, but it just doesn't work that way.
It says in Proverbs 10:26 "as vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy man to those who send him."
So if God is sending us, or wanting something for us we must not be lazy but go and make a start. I know its easy for me to say "don't be lazy."Yes sometimes it is hard to know what to do, but that is why we have a relationship with the Holy Spirit. He speaks to us and guides us if we are willing to wait on Him, hear Him when he speaks and listen to what He Says. So if you don't know where you need to start looking for work, or you aren't sure what to do about the visa then spend time yielding to the One who knows ALL things.
It says in Proverbs 10:26 "as vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy man to those who send him."
So if God is sending us, or wanting something for us we must not be lazy but go and make a start. I know its easy for me to say "don't be lazy."Yes sometimes it is hard to know what to do, but that is why we have a relationship with the Holy Spirit. He speaks to us and guides us if we are willing to wait on Him, hear Him when he speaks and listen to what He Says. So if you don't know where you need to start looking for work, or you aren't sure what to do about the visa then spend time yielding to the One who knows ALL things.
1John 1v20 "But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things."
Our walk with God is by no means easy or free from trail and tribulation.
Matthew 7:14
"narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."
But what we do have is the awesome strength of God on our side.
Psalm 34:19
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all.
A while ago i went to a meeting and the speaker said "many seek out famous speakers to get a revelation from God, to get a word from God. But all you truly need to do is believe that God will give you a word or revelation when ever you open His word. After all it is His word so where better place to hear God speak than from His word." At the time i was going through some battles in my life. When I got home I sad on my bed and thought about what that speaker said. I held my Bible and thought id give it ago. I knew i had a personal relationship with God, and know He hears me when i speak to Him. So i just said "I trust you Father, if I ever need a revelation or word from you I can open Your word and get it."So i opened my Bible and happened to turn Isaiah 41:13 "For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you." For me that was such a personal message. At the time fighting through my battles i felt alone and weak. But after reading that verse I felt empowered, comforted and safe. As i began to meditate on that word I had a realization. The verse says "for i the Lord your God, will hold your RIGHT hand...." Begin on someones right side is a place of honor. We are seated at the right hand of God in Heaven (with Christ in the seat of honor). So for God to say He will hold my hand is awesome, but in this verse He is specifically saying YOUR RIGHT HAND. I realized at that moment that no matter how small we may see ourselves, God loves us so much that He would humble Himself to sand at our right side.
I guess the best may to finish this blog is to just say trust in God cos He trusts in you......
Our walk with God is by no means easy or free from trail and tribulation.
Matthew 7:14
"narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."
But what we do have is the awesome strength of God on our side.
Psalm 34:19
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the LORD delivers him out of them all.
A while ago i went to a meeting and the speaker said "many seek out famous speakers to get a revelation from God, to get a word from God. But all you truly need to do is believe that God will give you a word or revelation when ever you open His word. After all it is His word so where better place to hear God speak than from His word." At the time i was going through some battles in my life. When I got home I sad on my bed and thought about what that speaker said. I held my Bible and thought id give it ago. I knew i had a personal relationship with God, and know He hears me when i speak to Him. So i just said "I trust you Father, if I ever need a revelation or word from you I can open Your word and get it."So i opened my Bible and happened to turn Isaiah 41:13 "For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you." For me that was such a personal message. At the time fighting through my battles i felt alone and weak. But after reading that verse I felt empowered, comforted and safe. As i began to meditate on that word I had a realization. The verse says "for i the Lord your God, will hold your RIGHT hand...." Begin on someones right side is a place of honor. We are seated at the right hand of God in Heaven (with Christ in the seat of honor). So for God to say He will hold my hand is awesome, but in this verse He is specifically saying YOUR RIGHT HAND. I realized at that moment that no matter how small we may see ourselves, God loves us so much that He would humble Himself to sand at our right side.
I guess the best may to finish this blog is to just say trust in God cos He trusts in you......
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