Though I Doubted, God Answered

When God wants your attention, He does whatever it takes to get you to fix your eyes on Him. I immigrated to the United States when I was 18. Everything was different— the environment, the language, the culture. I was anxious about all the change. I felt powerless because my English was so poor, so I just avoided speaking. But I also desperately wanted to be financially self-sufficient. I was so upset because I wanted a job so badly but I didn’t have a driver’s license and my English was very broken.

One night before going to sleep, a thought came into my heart, Why don’t you pray about it? At first, I doubted. What can a prayer do in my situation? But I remembered the way my grandma taught me how to pray when I was younger. So, I knelt on my bed and simply said, ‘Hi Jesus, I really want a job, but I don’t really speak fluent in English and I can’t drive yet. I don’t know what to do. Please look after my family back in Taiwan. Good night. Amen.’

The next morning, I woke up early while my sister was still sleeping. I went out to get the mail and saw a lady waving and smiling at me. She walked over, introduced herself, and explained that she knows my aunt from church and saw us there the past Sunday during service. She had a company that needed extra help and asked if I would like to work. I was shocked, ‘But my English is not very good and I don’t have a car.’ She replied, ‘It’s ok! I can teach you English and since we are neighbors, I can give you a ride.’ I was still in shock when she said I could start the job that very same day if I was available. I couldn’t believe it but replied an enthusiastic ‘Yes!’

I only helped for a couple of hours that first day, but she was extremely nice and patient. When I got back home later that day my sister was wondering where I went the whole morning. I told her about how I got a job she couldn’t believe it!

This is how I got my first job in the states and this was also my first answered prayer from God and the beginning of my faith journey. He truly is a faithful God! He doesn’t always give me what I want, but He always gives what is best for me.

Youning C.
Founder & Designer of No Other Name Jewelry
New York