God’s Timing, Not Mine

July 20, 2024 was when we parted, DK to Korea and me staying in Canada.

I was sad but also relieved because I had no money at all to go on any more dates due to my personal circumstance. I had not conveyed to her my situation but I was always financially burdened especially given that we've been hanging out and spending money everyday. Regardless, prior to DK leaving for Korea, God has still provided me just enough money to celebrate our anniversary abundantly where we had enjoyed fine dining and exchanged meaningful gifts.

A couple days after DK's departure, my bank account had reached its max: credit card maxed out ($0 remaining credit), LOC maxed out and chequing account at minus. I could not afford coffee for the first time. Given this circumstance, I knew it was God who sent her away for our own good.

Had DK stayed past our anniversary, our relationship would've gone downhill as I would've found excuses not to see her and DK would've thought this weird and unacceptable.

So now how did DK end up suddenly leaving for Korea? She had randomly gotten a call from one of her former employers saying that there is an open position which is available for a limited time. DK told me it was too good a good position to let go. She's told me about her decision to take the job 2 weeks before she actually left and I had gladly supported her decision. This whole thing was unexpected and sudden especially given that she had told me earlier she will be staying in Canada until at least January 2026 when her visa expires.

This was my first time I had so vividly experienced God’s divine timing for me. Also, God can change the course of two people's lives through a single phone call and at a perfect time. Even without me knowing, God has prepared every and all steps that led to this outcome.

Two verses pop up in my head as I recount this experience:

In John 13:7, Jesus tells Peter, "What I am doing now you do not understand, but afterward you will understand."

Isaiah 60:22, "At the right time, I, the Lord, will make it happen. "

Now I am more confident God has a perfect plan for me and he does for you too. At times, uncertainty in life may feel daunting, but rest assured as the Almighty God has full control of our lives. Trust in God's timing, not your own.