Called To Be A Builder
It's a time to reflect and give thanks to God for His grace and mercy in my life, just like what Dr Tan shared in SF Cell last night.
As I reflect on my life and my career paths, it seems that God has called me to be a builder or a restorer. Perhaps this is the result of my childhood experiences... so it's a kind of inner desire in me to want to rebuild what is broken and to build on what's bare.
In my younger days, I created all my own toys, one of them was my 'guitar'.... so funny :P
My initial full-time career was as a Technical Specialist (immediately after my O level), where I was trained to repair radio communication systems (the 1st of its kind then for a female to do that). I love to troubleshoot and do repair works. I can park myself in a DIY shop for a long time, even now. My creativity flourishes there. Sometimes I wondered why God made me female.
My second full-time career was in industrial chemical sales, in an American MNC. By doing my own researches and experiments before selling any solutions to my corporate clients, I had gained their confidence and trust. My name became a 'household name' within the chemical industry then. My competitors used to tell me that they had heard of my name, even if that's our first meeting. I was promoted every year and received many awards. The most prestigious one was the Hall of Fame Award, recognized worldwide in the company. Praise God for that!
My third full-time career was in education, specializing in early childhood. Again what motivated me to switch into an entire different field was my desire to help children in their formative years. I don't want them to go through what I'd gone through as a child. During my last 12 years in this industry I held various roles, such as Student, Teacher, Principal, Lecturer, Curriculum Developer, Manager and Director. I never stop learning. In fact, I learned the most in this field as I had the opportunities to be in so many diverse roles.
Of course, my current full-time role as an ED to help build a brand new organization will not be possible if not for all the positions and roles that God had placed me in. I felt very strongly that God has prepared me all those years for this role.
On top of that, God has recently placed the burden in my heart to set up The Women of Substance (TWOS) ministry. This is even more challenging than my full-time job as it involves spiritual warfare. Just like what I wrote in my poem on 18 Jul 07,
Yet if it is of God, it will bear fruits.
If it is of God, there will be obstacles.
Yet if is of God, we shall see miracles.
- BT
Well, I didn't aspect the devil to 'shoot' me so quickly, but he did. In fact, Satan gave me a very hard 'blow' today. However, that only made me even more determined to build it well, 'cos it proved that's what God wanted me to do. I need lots of prayers and support from my fellow Christians.
its builders labor in vain.
Unless the LORD watches over the city,
the watchmen stand guard in vain.
- Psalm 127:1
