Marked with favour

I can't believe I received favour at work today. Even as I typed out this post, the feeling remains fresh in me.

For those who do not know, I was approached by my caregroup leader, Mark, on Friday, asking me if I am interested in serving 1) the adolescents' camp from 9-12 Dec and 2) xmas party for under-privilege children. At that time, something stirred within me as this sounded like a perfect opportunity to serve the Lord. I have always wanted to serve but I did not feel ready to serve in a ministry as I'm still exploring. I expressed my interest to Mark, however if I can get leave approval from my boss.

Over weekends, I asked the Lord if I should serve in the camp and prayed for leave approval. Getting leave approved has never been an easy one although I seemed to have favour with my boss each time I ask for her approval. Those dear to me can be my testimony - favour to go for YSWA camp at a time when my department had severe manpower shortage - operating at a capacity of 4.5 dietitians for the whole hospital. This time, knowing that my colleague has already planned for her holiday in Dec, which is the same time as the camp, my heart sank!

Nevertheless, I prayed and asked the Lord for favour. And me, being me (I'm quite kaisu!) I asked my bestie and church/cg mates to pray for me - that leave will be approved. So, today, I actually planned to enter my boss room to ask for her approval before going up to the wards. However, things did not go according to plan as I bumped into her while walking out from the dietitians' cubicles and she walking in from the kitchen after her daily morning inspection. Told boss that I needed to talk to her and she said I sounded serious as I talked to her in hush tones. I explained to her about my taking leave from 9-12 Dec as I am interested in serving for the camp. Boss took out her diary and approved my leave there and then on the spot! You should have seen my face. I was in awe! I thought I would have to explain or be expected to compromise. But, NO!!! I was granted leave with no resistant or questions asked or any compromise made. And, all this was done and agreed within 5mins.

Isn't God amazing? The moment I received approval from my boss and I stepped out from the office, I started texting the good news to those whom I asked to keep me prayers. I feel like Esther, whom she pleased and won the favour of everyone who saw her (Esther 2:9/15-17). Its amazing and I can't wait to serve the Lord. Thank you Daddy God!