I didn't get the internship.

Initially, I was disappointed. I felt like I tried my best throughout this whole recruiting process and yet, I didn't get the job. I was thinking to myself, "Now where do I go from here?". I was thinking if I had this position, the next few years of my career would be nicely laid out. 

GIVE THANKS to The Lord though, that He has something else planned for me. I'm not really sure what this plan is, but I will keep pursuing Jesus and trust that my actions will lead me to a path where I can completely be myself. I truly see this failure with peace and as a stepping stone for something great! 

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:4-7

Love it!!

I'm thankful for my family and my brothers and sisters who each encouraged me and supported me throughout. I am so grateful and it definitely made this whole experience very very positive!!!

Looking forward to see what's in store :)

Interviews

Interviews are always very nerve-racking because we don't know what's going to happen. What kind of questions will the interviewer ask me? Are they going to be friendly? Are they going to like me? I was filled with worry and every time I thought about an interview, my stomach would start churning.

I asked God to help me - and God answered. 

This is what I realized. He has already set a path for me and you. He already knows how this interview will run and what the results will be. He already knows whether or not I will get this position and the reason why he knows, is because he CREATED this opportunity to start with. That's encouraging. Life, to me, is actually very easy. As long as I work hard and try my best,  I know that I'm walking on the path that God has already set. I just need to keep walking - it's that simple!

If you are going through an interview in the near future, here are some tips my good friend Andrew shared with me for the morning of your interview:

1) Sing or play a song. I was singing "Beautiful Things" by Gungor this morning and it really helped me relax and think positively. 

2) Questionnaire. This is when a good friend or family member helps you and asks you questions that you cannot get wrong. Questions like "what's your favourite colour" or "what do you like to eat?"; this helps build confidence and adds in a couple laughs just before the interview!

3) Pray and give it all to God. He will provide. 

No matter what the results are for this interview, I trust that I'm walking on the path of God and there's nothing to be afraid of.

Happy Monday!

Just Pray

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh :) Whether you would like to thank Him, cry for help, ask a question, or just experience Him - pray!

He answers.

Remember

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. - Joshua 1:9

BE STRONG AND COURAGEOUS :)

WOW !

I am so excited for Praise Team Practice tomorrow. I feel like every single song spoke to me and hopefully, it will speak to the rest of the congregation.

One way, JESUS, you`re the only one that I could live for...
So Awake my soul, awake my soul and let me see...
How You let us be, a generation that seeks...
The love that never fails, that never gives up, that never runs out on me!

So God I surrender, I surrender, I want to know you more...
And take everything I am, I`m clay within your hands, I will go, I will go, send me....
Even in death, in life, I`m confident and covered by the power of your great LOVE.

Because there`s only one thing that remains - YOU :)

Thank you so much God for your blessings, your answers to prayers, your love, your forgiveness, your grace. You never stop opening my eyes and allowing me to feel that excitement and happiness that comes with having faith in you. I`m so grateful...I really am.

I want this passion and this yearning for you to keep going, because I believe this is what true happiness feels like.

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Just like that, half a year has went by. Looking back, what have I done? What have I accomplished? Where am I now? How did I grow? Did I grow? Where am I going? Is this what I want?

Questions running through my mind that yearn for answers.

I am still pursuing to learn more about myself and to define who I am.
But I believe this journey is continuous.
I also believe that I’m not alone.

We're not alone :)

Simple Moments

Seeing this picture reminds me that sometimes the simplest moments are the best and are really the ones that matter. I look at this picture and can't help but smile at the fact that this $5 plant could bring so much joy to my parents' faces. Maybe it is the fact that this nice little plant was for this very affordable price. But I also think it's what we choose to value in life. Sometimes, it's not about having the most or the best of something. Instead, it's about finding the most or best from whatever's given to you. My parents can vouch for that haha

Happy Wednesday!