My day actually started off a bit rough today... I didn't get much sleep last night due to a late-night evangelism meeting at Maccas Canning Highway (props out to Mikey Hong by the way, for the free expresso-pronto upgrade!) - though it was worth it, I seriously paid for it today (was absolutely knackered all day!). I woke up feeling unrefreshed and dreading the day ahead of me. I had 3 appointments in Northbridge first up which I stumbled through (one of the chicks I assessed kept staring at me - which was really unsettling! :S) and then headed back to the office. On the way, I saw big Al who had just ran an errand and was wandering around the shops (I would have said 'ummah' to him, but I was doing the same thing! hehehe).
When I got back to the office, I had an email from my boss in my inbox. I opened it and was surprised to read something along the lines of:
Hi Rowena, I'm pleased to let you know that in the first quarter of the year, you have earnt a significant bonus of $XXXX! This will be added into your account on the next pay-run. Well Done and keep up the good work!
Whoa.. Crazy stuff! The timing of this news couldn't have been better... I have recently been worried about my performance at work and even last night, as I was in bed trying to fight the effects of my upgraded latte, I took some time to write down the things which I had been worrying about and took the time to commit them to the Lord in prayer. I kid you not when I say that two of the things I had written down were 'not doing a good job at work' and 'letting the company down' (in terms of performance). How amazing was it that the very next day, God gives me such an awesome encouragement! The bonus was more than what I would usually get in my fortnightly pay! All glory to God! God is SOOO awesome man! I am still in disbelief...
This whole thing reminds me of the following verse:
I praise and thank You because Your timing is always impeccable.
You always know what we need and You constantly do exceeding abundantly above what we ask or think.
May I never take Your gifts for granted and may my love for You continue to increase regardless of whether these blessings wax or wane.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
When I got back to the office, I had an email from my boss in my inbox. I opened it and was surprised to read something along the lines of:
Hi Rowena, I'm pleased to let you know that in the first quarter of the year, you have earnt a significant bonus of $XXXX! This will be added into your account on the next pay-run. Well Done and keep up the good work!
Whoa.. Crazy stuff! The timing of this news couldn't have been better... I have recently been worried about my performance at work and even last night, as I was in bed trying to fight the effects of my upgraded latte, I took some time to write down the things which I had been worrying about and took the time to commit them to the Lord in prayer. I kid you not when I say that two of the things I had written down were 'not doing a good job at work' and 'letting the company down' (in terms of performance). How amazing was it that the very next day, God gives me such an awesome encouragement! The bonus was more than what I would usually get in my fortnightly pay! All glory to God! God is SOOO awesome man! I am still in disbelief...
This whole thing reminds me of the following verse:
But you shall remember the LORD your God: for it is he that gives you power to get wealth... - Deuteronomy 8:18aIt is only by His strength and providence that I have the ability to get through days like today - where I just feel so incredibly drained and deprived of sleep, yet I was able to function fairly normally at work and get heaps of work done!
My flesh and my heart fail: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever - Psalms 73:26.Thankyou God for so many unexpected and undeserved blessings.
I praise and thank You because Your timing is always impeccable.
You always know what we need and You constantly do exceeding abundantly above what we ask or think.
May I never take Your gifts for granted and may my love for You continue to increase regardless of whether these blessings wax or wane.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
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