Regrets?

Back in Form 5, I still remember the reaction of several people who came to know that I desired to be a teacher. One said "Why become a teacher? Not good lah become a teacher.." - ironically enough, she was a teacher herself. Another said "There are many other ways of helping people," - seeing it simply as a means to help others. The final one I remember didn't even have to say anything, her face said it all - it looked as if she was in between horrified and shocked.

..be a teacher? ME?

I told myself from upper primary to lower secondary I wanted a job that was easy, earned lots of money and glamourous. Mum received TCF's regular magazine and I was looking at the cover which asked you - are you called to be a teacher? I said to myself, and I remember so clearly - "Even if this is what God meant for me to do, I will NEVER become a teacher,"

Turns out.. God has amazing ways to change our heart, and lead us to the path He has set for us.

When I was reborn in spirit, God touched me and opened my eyes through Ps. Cheli that indeed, a teacher can do more than help people - a teacher can change lives. You can be that point in one's life that makes a difference for eternity.

Looking back, do I regret choosing the path of becoming a teacher? Not at all.

Did God force me to be what I didn't want? No way! Our kind and loving God opened my eyes to see what I was made for all along. Not that I'm going to be a perfect teacher, but I am certain that this is where I would find the most enjoyment in working, I believe. I can't imagine myself working in an office, or doing broadcasting my whole life.

Since I started following the path I believe God had designated for me, blessings have just been pouring out and I know all this has come as a result of obedience to God and submission to His will. This is just one area in life which I have submitted to him, but I know that there will be plenty of others which I will need to - particularly in my love life, family, finance.

However, one thing I know for sure is that God does not lead his sheep astray. Follow him, obey him and he will burst out the heavens with blessings upon your life, and your generations to come.

If you find it hard, ask God to help you and lead you gently.. He will not force you. God is a gentle Father. He discplines when He needs to, but never forces.

Looking back, life has been absolutely wonderful since God touched my spirit, opened my eyes and let me see.

I've been able to drop the subject I hated the most - would have failed it or tortured myself at trying to pass, if I didn't. I've been what I think is the best campus for me, in Kuching. I've met amazing people who have played significant roles in my life and growing up as a disciple of Christ. I've witnessed miracle after miracle, prayers answered and lives being healed. I've grown in Christ much more than I ever would on my own. I've been taken care of throughout college and uni. I've been covered for financially since I left home. I've passed all my subjects with flying colours. I've been able to see the other side of Malaysia. I've never had to experience poverty or hunger. I've travelled to New Zealand and had my family over. I've experienced studying abroad, and know that there's nothing else like home.

Am I bragging? If I am, may it all be for Christ's glory - because He is the giver of all good things.

Nothing up there, would I be able to achieve on my own. My family wouldn't be able to afford to send me to Otago Uni, I wouldn't be able to grow spiritually on my own, I wouldn't be able to obtain the results I had with my poor studying habits, I can't afford the lifestyle and experiences I have had - if not for Christ.

Through Him, we know the Father. And we know our heavenly Father gives us bread, and not snakes. He blesses us beyond what our own hands can earn.

I won't say life has been a breeze, no - far from that. Life has been challenging but also, exciting.

With God, life is more than a journey.

It's an adventure.

So get on it, and get into God.