Yesterday I wrote : "The perk of not having a payslip is being able to trust God more. He is after all, the great Provider. There is no room for me to make a financial decision based on what's coming in the middle of the month and at the end of the month.
In being unemployed, one will begin to feel the intensity when praying the Lord's Prayer as one approaches the line "Give us this day, our DAILY bread". The fact that there is no other source apart from God's blessing drives me closer to His bosom."
The day hadn't ended when I was at the driving range while my son was doing his practice when a very unexpected call comes in. It was from the office of our City Mayor, Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. The Mayor will make a financial contribution towards Joaquin's trip to San Diego next week!
The perk of being unemployed...drawing closer to God for dear life and seeing the miracles take place before one's eyes.
The Perks of Being Unemployed (Part 2)
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Providential. :)
ReplyDeleteGod Bless to Joaquin's trip to US and to your family.
My perks of being unemployed....kabalo ka na ina, hehehe!!! :D
bernie, i will teach you the principles of how to receive despite being unemployed. mapa-makati ka subong? text me kun ari ka di
ReplyDeleteHow'd it happen? grabe... I'm currently unemployed also, and i have to think of how to make 150k so i can fly to canserrat (near barcelona) for my artist residency there (april 2009). I have no idea on how it's gonna materialize, except that, I have faith that it will come, and i know i will be able to go to spain.
ReplyDeleteKaron dugaydugay. Hapit ko da guro sa dampi Ayala Center around 1PM.
ReplyDeleteHay, its not easy being unemployed in my opinion. I'm extra choosy with what I want to apply. There are jobs being offered but it doesn't fit my schedule nor my preference (never will i be a call center agent working on graveyard shift nor underpaid yet uber pressured jack of all trades editor).
Matext lang ko cmu nong pag ara na ko Makati area.
twice i left work without another job to move on to. on both occasions, i found out - only after i had quit - that my mom needed to undergo chemo that would take months and months. siyempre, ako ang best candidate to see her through it, because i could afford to (being single and all) and i was the one person who could make her laugh, entertain her with good movies and shows and chika, basically keep her spirits up (well, she was also a fighter, so it wasn't that hard). of course, i also couldn't bear to be away, as if naman i could go on arguing with client over the size of a logo or some such silly project while i imagined the worst happening in bacolod. sometimes, my mom would estimate the sweldo i was losing being away from work - pero it didn't matter. i was just grateful to be able to walk away from the money and the illusion that i could be an advertising hotshot. i mean even the most highly paid people can't afford to do that. and it's something i will always be proud of.
ReplyDeleteThe secret is...there is no secret! (sounds like a line from Kungfu Panda) LOL!
ReplyDeleteHere you go Marga... http://blindsided.multiply.com/journal/item/102/Paying_It_Forward_a_story_to_inspire_you
Belai, here's what I told my son in view of his upcoming golf tilt versus older boys , "You're already a winner!" . In view of this, don't let anyone fool you. "You are already an advertising hotshot". Media Magazine is just looking in the wrong direction and fails to chronicle this.
ReplyDeleteGrabe gin sacrificio mo `day! Proud of you for doing that :-)
hehe, thanks, lloyd. oo naman, after i left, i looked at my portfolio and was pretty happy with what i saw, enough to retire on man hehe. actually, it didn't feel like a sacrifice sa tuod lang. i think when it's the right thing to do, you won't feel like you are depriving yourself. hehe. happy man ko you have time for your family. the traffic and stress in manila can really rob you of that kung pabay-an mo lang. tc!
ReplyDeleteBernardo, let me shock you with this statement : You are not employable.
ReplyDeleteOf course what I mean is...you just have to create an enterprise out of all the knowledge stored in your head.
I am not...really. I'm not shocked or am I just so numb hearing that? Hehehe!!! :D
ReplyDeleteThat is why I'm searching desperately, kahit part time job lang anay. Refer to one of my post. I don't know how to squeeze in P200 for a whole day stay in Manila inclusive of meals and transportation fare to and fro Imus and Loyola Heights.
Wow... I hope I can be unemployed too. :)
ReplyDeleteyou must have paid your tithes faithfully. you are LOI ( Living on Interest!) bongga.
ReplyDeletePerfect example of good things come to good people :) I too have had that providential sign. In God we Trust. :D
ReplyDeleteamen!
ReplyDeletenot paying tithes is something i cannot afford to do.
ReplyDelete90% with the blessing of God is better than 100% without the blessing of God :-)
AGREE! because that 90% with God's abundance is like the feeding of 5,000 - the urbanized version.
ReplyDeleteamen! amen!
ReplyDeleteGod speed to you and your little golfer boy. I'm sure this trip will be an unforgettable experience for both of you.
...you just have to create an enterprise out of all the knowledge stored in your head. NICE LLOYD. Keep on inspiring people with your blog.
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ReplyDeletePlaying golf while unemployed? You're such a Negrense haciendero, Cuz! Hehe, just joking. I do affirm, however, that God never ceases to provide in our times of wanting. I've been down that road before, especially when being "unemployed" (read: not getting regular pay from any company or corporation) was because of a conscious choice to serve Him and His flock, and I think I'm still on that road. God bless you and provide for you and your golfer son, Cuz! Live Jesus in our hearts. Forever.
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