Have you ever felt that when God has something in mind for you, He will always make things happen?
Let me rewind to my birthday a couple of months back.
We were sitting at Eco Gourmet cafe at Labrador Park. I was sharing with the hubby about the things on my heart. (We often take advantage of dinner dates and special occasions to share what’s on our minds. I guess with kids and household affairs to look after, we don’t usually get this sort of luxury on a day-to-day basis.)
I can’t recall how exactly the conversation steered towards this direction but I remember telling him I would like to work with or reach out to families who need help. (I know it sounds a bit vague but dreams do appear quite fluffy at the start.)
Then he suggested, why don’t you check out Focus on the Family? Maybe they run parenting facilitator workshops and stuff?
Oh yes, now why didn’t I think of that? (Forgive me if I’m gushing but no matter how often it happens, I always marvel at the way my hubs is able to point out something that’s so logical and kinda obvious, but that I’ve overlooked. This happens quite often…)
To cut the long story short, I hopped online once I got home, found out that FotF was running a facilitator’s training workshop in two months time (what are the odds?), prayed, signed myself up, went for the training and got certified as a FotF facilitator.
A few weeks after, I was invited to have a chat with them, and they expressed their interest in having me on board as a “voice for family”…and so here I am.
One would naturally think that it was the training that brought us “together”, and I had initially thought that as well. So you can imagine my surprise when I found out that my contact person did not know about my having just gone through the facilitator training.
I can only conclude that it’s God’s hand orchestrating the string of events, right from sowing this seedling of a dream in my heart, to what the hubby said, to setting up the meeting. His unseen hand.
So here I am. A voice for family.
The journey begins and I’m thrilled beyond words. To journey alongside Focus on the Family in their mission to help families thrive.
Yay! Congrats, June! They couldn’t have picked a more suitable person.
The passion which drives you is evident.
Thanks Regina…I’m just really encouraged by this, even if I’m just writing articles or what-nots, it doesn’t really matter. Big ways, small ways, as long as we’re working towards the same purpose, right? Thanks for your support and constant encouragement!
Yay! Congrats!
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Awesome!
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Congrats on your new role
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They couldn’t have found a more suitable candidate. Pray that God gives you the wisdom to lend your voice as a mom to help other families as you raise yours in grace and love
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Thanks for yor kind words, Susan. Sometimes, I think all families do need help and lots of grace for every difficult situation. We all face difficulties and carry our own burdens, and I’m thankful for the special privilege to be able to lay them down at the foot of the cross. I don’t think I’m able to really help in any big way, but regardless of that, I will still try.
Wow what exciting news! Yes, agree that you’re a great ambassador for that role.
Thank you thank you, L.
Yay that’s great news! So glad for you!
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Thats really a wonderful news! Congratulations June:). Very happy for you.
June, I’m super happy for you! May God direct your steps and work through you to bless many parents and families!
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So wonderful, June! You have been an inspiration and I can see you being a greater blessing as you avail yourself to the Lord.
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Thanks mamaJ, you’re too kind.
As the Lord leads, because on my own, I really have no idea where I’m going! LOL…