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God must be crazy about me today... err... He's such a teaser!
He must have more ram - Random Access Memory - installed in His system than we could possibly imagine and I would need just a teeny-weeny from His stack to be able to take-in, all at once, the processed prayers that He's delivered to me and to those whom I have been offering a novena for each night.
PUSH, that is Pray Until Something Happens. Do it with the ACTS pattern, that is Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, and Supplication-- the things I learned in Cathechism during my grade-school days. It has become the foundation of my faith in the power of prayers.
I could run low on patience sometimes (human wants everything ASAP most of the time) but then again, I'd survive with yet another prayer for that weakness:
[Prayer for Patience]
Oh Jesus, my Jesus! You are my hope, my refreshment, the renewer of my strength! I plead with you, Lord, let me not grow impatient, nor my heart be discouraged, because things are not working out as fast as I wish. Quiet my soul to Your pace, Lord. Set my mind to Your rhythm. You know best how all things should go. Let me not interfere with Your plan. If I have, please forgive me, and point out where I should get out of the way. Above all, allow me to wait with joyful patience. I rejoice right now for I know that the good work You began in me, You will be faithful to complete until the day of Christ Jesus! Amen.
ASAP #1: "I need you to book an interview for your H1B petition ASAP..."
My approved visa number came in via email this morning and I was asked to have my interview as soon as possible. I called BPI to inquire on the requirements. I have to download and print the DS-156 form from https://evisaforms.state.gov/, fill-up and pay $131 upon submission.
I could actually ask around how else the process for my working visa should go but I refuse to do so. Not now. Not yet. First things first: download the form, print, fill-up, submit it to BPI and pay.
That should be enough for me for the next couple of days.
Breathe in. Breathe out.
ASAP #2: "We're filling up positions for regular employees. I gave up 1 of 2 slots. I reserved this last slot for you. I need your confirmation ASAP!"
It is an offer from my current job where I only work as a consultant. And we're not talking about Php30K/month here. It could be Php40K, it could be Php50K per month (or less-- but definitely higher than what I am getting now), plus benefits (and that would include being closer to what I have considered my home). It's not that big maybe. But isn't that good enough?
I am not saying that I am having cold-feet on my H1B petition, of course that could be the greener one. But if I may ask God right now, I will.
"What are you trying to tell me Lord? I have no doubt in Your power to make ALL things possible. But right now You have put me in a position where I have to ask You again to help me decipher Your will... and please don't ask me now what my heart desires. Make my heart desire Your will. I am serious Lord, stop teasing! You're going to make me cry!"
Seriously, I am not that intelligent and smart as some people assume that I am. I don't even have a special skill. I am just an average gal. But you see, it makes a great difference to be embraced by a magnificent, ever-giving God.
Luck? No.
I am blessed. So much blessed than I ever asked for. And I am grateful... and even though I still don't know the answer to some of my questions, I know, without a wee tot of doubt, that everything will fall into place... ASAP.
To my fellow prayer warriors, pray with me some more. Let us keep on PUSHing with ACTS.
These are but a few of my (our) answered prayers. The rest will be revealed at the right time. 
To God be the Glory!
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I am Mae German. 34 years old. Born in Mangatarem, province of Pangasinan. I was taught and trained by Juan Dela Cruz, and I am currently being trained for more by Uncle Sam. Writing since the age of 12. Blogging since 2001. I keep a notebook and a pen in my bag, on my bedside table, and inside the bathroom. Misses a lot. Sometimes even my own voice. Loves to laugh. Sometimes even at myself. I am a work in progress. My ultimate dream is to be a SAHM. That is, if I am bound to have that chance in this lifetime... and I am.