(This is actually a blog from Thursday August 4, 2011, that I hadn't gotten to publish till now!!)
God is GOOD! He provides in the midst of situations!
It's mid-year break and my friend and I were discussing on a trip to the Hunter Valleys for 3D2N for some R&R after a heck of exams and worrying about the results. It was pretty last minute organisation because we were contemplating on other locations such as Snowy Mountains and Kangaroo Valley. In the end, we thought that HV was perfect as it was relatively close for my friend 'J' to drive to and inexpensive (well, eventually spending $400+ in total). So we booked in for the Sunday to the Tuesday, if it weren't for having a stupid staff meeting on Wednesday, I would have opt for Mon-Weds. On Saturday night, the night before heading towards to gardens, there was just this feeling pulling me toward checking my uni mails (this is different one to the everyday one) because I don't usually check it. But that night, I just felt like a need to check it, and lo-and behold an email from Pandey (anatomy lecturer) emails me to notify me of a SUPPLEMENTARY EXAM as a result of passing my practical component, however failing the theory component. I was SHOCKED cos the supp exam was already decided for the coming Tuesday @ 10am! (the day i was suppose to come back from HV!) I thought to myself "SHYT!", confusion and dread started tomenting my system! I felt so helpless and just torn. Do I go to HV and give up on this exam or do I give up HV and go to this exam. I had so many things to way up, considering 1. I had already paid for the $130 deposit for HV 2. Had been so looking forward to this trip 3. was going to let J down if i didnt end up going 4. it was only 2 more days til the exam so Id be risking not having enough study . But on the flip side I
God positioned people in my life to encourage me, showed me my priorities and advised me wisely on what and how I should do. I want to thank those people for giving me such hope that i could have never found in myself. God is amazing and His provision and blessings overflowed at that point in my life. Not only did I have an awesome time in Hunter Valley with my bestfriend J, but I managed to get to my exam 1/2 an hour before it started (with little study) but full of faith that God is here with me. I just have to do my best and God would do the rest. You know, I find it amazing, how in the midst of crisis and heartache Jesus brings joy, and peace to the soul. What do you know, 3 weeks after the ordeal, the results come through, and to my delight, God PROVED and HE CARRIED me to a PASS! Hallelujah! Thank You God.
1 Cor 1:3-4
3 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
4 I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that was given you in Christ Jesus,
This is just an example of how Jesus used me to testify of how mere Faith and Trust in the Lord that His timing is always PERFECT and well. If I hadn't had that staff meeting scheduled on Wednesday, I would have planned the trip to include Wednesday, and that would have meant that I definitely wouldn't have been able to go for this trip. The trip itself was a blessing and the supplementary exam was even more Favour from the Lord. I cannot thank Him enough!
I will end with a prayer.
Father God, I pray for your people Lord, Lord that You provide them in the midst of their problems, in the midst of their hardships Lord. I am able to spend time sitting alone on the beach, but other people are in the midst of crisis and Father I pray that all the prayers will turn to praises and answers! Let them be comforted in Your embrace and Your light Lord. In those that hearts that are weak or at stray, let the Holy Spirit bring peace and love so that they are able to see Your love and goodness. Lord Father I pray that our hearts desires will align to Your will for us. In Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.
