My journey didn't start on a smooth path; it was born out of turbulent times.
I’m in a creative profession, a field that I believe brings truth, goodness, and beauty to the world. My passion for this work was so intense that I would toil from dawn to dusk, pouring every ounce of energy into it. And then one day, I woke up feeling utterly drained. The inspiration that once fueled me had vanished. The truth, goodness, and beauty I championed seemed to have elevated only my ego, failing to inspire or help others. My mind began a freefall within the very realm I had mastered. It felt like I had lost myself and was consumed by self-doubt.
I can't do it, but I can't live without doing it.At that time, I felt lost and directionless.
Spirituality is an undeniable force in our world, whether we choose to acknowledge it or not. I believe that beneath the surface of our physical existence lies a spiritual dimension that profoundly shapes our thoughts and feelings.
“The person in right standing before God by trusting him really lives.”
When my mind wanders, I turn to spirituality, the source from which all life flows. I trust in God and The Bible is God’s words.
I want to quote a sentence in the Bible
Romans 1:16-17 ( MSG)
I believe that those who turn to God will find life. So at that time, instead of rushing to find a job right away, I chose to focus on seeking God's guidance, ignoring the noise around me.
One night, I had a vivid dream that I still remember clearly. I stood on a precipice overlooking the vast ocean. Beneath me, I saw a pod of whales swimming, and then, a colossal fish leaped out, sweeping up all my digital devices, keys, and cards, and plunging them into the deep. In my dream, I had lost everything. But when I awoke in dream, the tide had receded, and kind strangers had recovered my belongings, miraculously unharmed. Even my phone and hard drives still worked perfectly.
As I awaken, I sense a new chapter unfolding, a journey that demands a complete surrender to embrace all that is to come.
Around the same time, a friend reached out. She was excited about an upcoming trip, sharing that she believed God was calling her back to Saigon to prepare and wait for a travel companion. I, on the other hand, had no plans to go anywhere. Newly unemployed and broke, traveling was the last thing on my mind. Yet, we both held onto the belief that God works in mysterious ways and that He would never abandon us. We started meeting weekly to share, study the Bible, and seek His guidance together.
After that prayer, a series of strange events unfolded, forcing us to rely solely on faith to make decisions and move forward. I'll share more about these experiences in the next post. Faith is like our shield, paving the way for us during that time.
FAITH + RESPONSIVE ACTIONS = DRIVE US FORWARD.
