His Plan for me

one morning, while i was browsing thru Google news, a headline caught my eye.

"JAL plans to suspend 50 domestic, international routes in FY 2011."

for that instance, i finally understand God's plan for me.

plus with the news reported in the last few days, had made me aware that JAL is in a really bad shape.

"The airline plans to cut 6,800 jobs by the end of 2011, and aims to eliminate the most routes in its history."

"Japan Airlines May Receive More Aid From Government, Kamei Says"

"Government support may encourage carriers American Airlines, Delta Air Lines Inc. and Air France-KLM to pursue investments in Japan Air."

since young, i had this dream of being a cabin crew. i chose to be part of the JAL team instead of SQ. perhaps of the reason that it's a Japanese airline. i remembered that i sent in my application before i quited my last job. the HR called me a few days later to enquire if i'm only available after 31 Mar (which i stated in my application form). but the lady told me that if it was the case, i could not even participate in their training even if i passed their interview.

at then, i was disappointed & yet elated. disappointed cos the timing wasn't right. elated as at least i was qualified for their interview. shortly, after i left my last job, i was being recruited into a reputable German MNC which i never dreamt that i could work there.

soon after my new job started, the economy took a drastic downturn. firms around the globe are badly hit. news of airlines started cutting down their flights soon sets in. it was then i felt that i'm really lucky. imagine i was being recruited & a newbie in JAL. even i was not being recruited in the end, i might be still swimming around.


i really thank God that he intervened. He knew that i wanted to be a cabin crew. He knew that i will not give up trying (unless i get a satisfied answer)

Hence, in order to convince me that He had already had better plans :

A phonecall from JAL to let me knew i'm actually qualified for the interview but had gave up due to wrong timing. a job at MNC with no political battle which matched my expected salary.

and now i finally UNDERSTOOD. just as the bible stated:

"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."
(Jeremiah 29:11)

"A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps."
(Proverbs 16:9)