Advice For A Friend: Have Faith!

I have a friend who is moving to Stamford for her next rotation. Although it is a big break for her, she is hesitant because she doesn't know what to expect afterwards. The rotation is for six months but after that she is afraid that she'll get so engrossed with work or that she might not get a chance to return home.

I told her to grab the opportunity. Because if she stayed here, she does not know either what will happen afterwards. At least there, she'll get trained under the best of the best; I'm sure she'll experience a totally different kind of world, but I told her that she need not worry because knowing her, she can surely do it. I also told her that as long as you are enjoying yourself, you're not stepping on any body's shoes, you know you're doing the right thing, you can somehow be sure that you're on the right track!

But there's a warning. If the time comes when caring people like friends and family are telling you that you have gone astray, then don't try to act like you don't hear the words we speak. People may view things differently from your perspective, but they may be seeing what you truly are doing. Also, don't be afraid to tell us what you truly are feeling, because this eases the burden and can be a source of encouragement.

Lastly, enjoy life! God gave us a chance to live another day is a sign that He wants us to continue to do His work. It might not be an easy road, but God's mercies strengthens us to go on. Live life positively and never forget to constantly evaluate your life. Someone said "if you fail to plan, then you plan to fail."

Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” That's the Bible Verse for the Day in my other blog. And I see it perfectly fitting in this situation. "Sure" and "Certain" are words that should be said with full conviction. A certain slur or a slight hesitation can give away that a person is not firm in what he's saying. "What we hope for" and "What we do not see" may pertain to God or, in this case, the future. People are limited and cannot predict what will happen in the future at the exact moment of time. That's where faith comes in.

Although we don't know what's going to happen, we can fully trust that God knows what is best for us. When we make a major decision in our lives, we should include Him. Only then can we have the peace of mind and the peace of heart that everything will work out the way that He planned it and not how we planned. So the best way is to put our plans coinciding with God's plan. When we do this, we can be sure that we are doing the right thing and we will be happy!