I wanted so much to go to church today.

But woke up feeling feverish, bloated, weak & headachy. I know what my parents would say to that... so sent out the SMSes of accountability and settled back into bed.

Ok obviously the first reaction is to feel all 'woe is me' and 'argh' and frustration and all that comes along in the package of a pity-party.

But hey, do I have to go to church for me to set my eyes upon my Papa? No right?

So now I choose to smile up to Him like His radiant lil' daughter ;)

And just spend the morning in quiet reflection, in stillness - to KNOW that HE is GOD. And to just enjoy communing with Him on His lap.

Mmmm :)

Actually there's so much to be thankful for:

• Divine favour at my workplace with bosses & colleagues
  (it's divine because it blows my mind. I can't be THAT well-liked in the natural. Maybe that's why He gave me a baby-face to offset my loud & assertive tendencies. Papa sure knows best :))
• Divine fruitfulness in my work
  (somehow I manage to get my work done so quickly and efficiently it scares me. Because it can't be natural. I'm sure not complaining; it allows me to go back early to rest without having to bring work home, which is crucial during this period especially. God is good!)
• Loving parents
  (who have been feeding me well with chicken soup, fish soup, etc...)
• And more opportunities to spend time with them
  (I think I've been running around so much the past couple of months that I come home tired and in no mood to talk. Needless to say I've neglected this part of my life too much. I'm glad for God's grace in giving me this '2nd chance' to get this 'house' of mine in order before I can even seek to help other people with theirs.)
• Awesome youth
  (who have been rising up to hold the fort for me during my absence, who've been sending me SMSes of prayer and encouragement. Love and miss them so so much.)
• More time
  (to read, to pray, to reflect. It was prophesied over me a few years back that God would place in me a spirit of intercessory prayer. These few days, this 'spirit' has begun to 'manifest' itself, bringing to mind things that are happening, and leading me to prayer to ask God for further insight into these matters. Like PAL said to me, sometimes we need to stand on the outside to have a better look at what's going on in the inside. It's an honour, then, to be a gatekeeper / watchman for the Lord!)

And more recently, I've seen His hand at work and bringing to life the verse: "A man may plan His way, but the Lord directs his steps." The following sequence of events canNOT be mere coincidence...

Before Thu 29 Sep

Email #1 said that, as an FMP, I was to fly into Kuala Lumpur on Thu 29 Sep to attend a SEA-FMP roundtable session with Keith Sherin (GE CFO) from 3-4pm, and then fly back the same day. The SEA FMPs were also specially invited for the Malaysia Townhall Meeting with Jeff Immelt (GE CEO), which would be from 4-5pm. Normally the Townhall Meeting would be reserved for the country's own employees only, but the SEA FMPs from outside Malaysia have been given special concession.

I said, "Ok" and arranged my flight out of KL. The only available flight was at 7.30pm, and the one which I wanted, the SQ flight departing at 6.50pm, was fully booked, and I was put on the waiting list.

Email #2 said that I was cordially invited to the Singapore Townhall meeting at 10am on Fri 30 Sep.

I said, "Ok" as I wanted to hear what Jeff had to say, particular to the Singaporean context.

Email #3 said that FMPs were to prepare questions to ask Keith at the Malaysian roundtable.

I said, "Ok" and submitted my question for clearance.

Phonecall #1 said that my flights have been confirmed, and I got a confirmed place on the SQ flight at 6.50pm after all.




Thu 29 Sep

I spoke to the other FMPs who had alot more experience on travelling in Malaysia, and they said that with the traffic conditions at 5plus, it was very tight for me to make it for my flight at 6.50pm. The rest had chosen the later SQ flight that departed at 9plus.




I also found out that I was one of the 2 FMPs from Singapore (out of 8) who were given invitations by the GE businesses to attend the Singapore Townhall - meaning it was a privilege to have that option of attending EITHER Townhalls!




At the roundtable with Keith Sherin, because time was tight, I was one 'hand-raised' too late to pose my question to Keith.




I decided to give the Malaysia Townhall a miss and attend the Singapore one the next day, so that I won't have to rush for my flight. I took my time in getting to the airport, and even got to buy some snacks along the way for my brothers, before reaching home at around 8plus. The rest would only get home around 11.




Fri 30 Sep

At the Singapore Townhall, I got to pose my question to Jeff himself.




So, to sum up:
1) I got to ask my question (yes I know I'm stubborn that way)
2) I got to attend all the necessary GE functions
3) I didn't have to rush from one venue to the next
4) I had sufficient time to rest

God planned it all before I even foresaw what came up!

All glory to Him :)

K time for me to go rest & talk to Him in bed :)