My building pledge

A testimony.

Just last week, I found out that I did not receive any stipend from the school. It was ceased abruptly because my progress report for my second academic year hadn't been submitted. My sup had forgotten about it. :S So I foresee my savings would dwindle for one or two months, especially if the administration in school is slow.

More importantly, this had particularly turned into a challenge for me in the area of giving to the Lord when we were asked to pledge for the church's building fund in the same week. In addition, I had previously turned down next semester's lab duties for undergrads as I need the time to focus on my research. My tuition assignments have also ended during the Nov-Dec holidays. As such, I do not have extra income and it worried me to how much I can give. But during the pledge, I decided to write down a sum I had asked the Lord. 'Are you sure? Is that the amount?' I asked Him. It was neither a sum that I am comfortable in giving with nor a target that I am confident in meeting by Mar. But I was reminded of how He had provided for me last year in a similar case when my stipend was 'freezed' for a few months. I went for the Sweden exploratory trip then. Hence, with that reminder, I went ahead to pledge the sum in mind.

Still worried, I consulted with my financial advisor who helped me to do some calculations. She asked me if I would consider getting a part-time job during this two months that would generate sufficient income to cushion the 'crisis'. I knew that I could and would only give tuition but I have none then. Surprisingly, on the following day, the mum of one of my students called and requested that I continued tutoring her kid during the holidays. I was overjoyed and knew that the Lord has provided for me again!

'Amen' My advisor responded with SMS when I told her about this. :)