A Season of Waiting, Preparing, and Trusting God

 It’s already July.

It’s been a couple of months since my last personal update, and honestly, ang daming nangyari — emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

For the past few months, I’ve been working on some plans and possible changes for my family. One of them was the possibility of moving and working in Sharjah. I received a call from an oil and gas company, went through the interview, and there was supposed to be another step in the process.

But after waiting, sending follow-ups through email and LinkedIn, there was no update.

I guess that was the end of the line for that direction.

At first, siyempre may konting disappointment. You start imagining the possibilities, the future, and the opportunities. But at the end of the day, I choose to trust God’s direction more than my own plans.

I pulled my last straw in that direction, and maybe God’s answer was already clear.

Maybe God wants me and my family to stay here in Abu Dhabi.

My heart has always been here. I feel peaceful here. Abu Dhabi became a place where I grew, where opportunities opened, and where I slowly started building the foundation for my family.

I also realized that not every good opportunity means it is the right opportunity. Sometimes God closes doors not because He wants to take something away, but because He is protecting us from something we cannot see.

“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
— Proverbs 19:21

And now, here we are.

July already.

Soon, around August or September, our baby will finally arrive. A new chapter. A new responsibility. A new blessing.

We are still praying that everything will go smoothly — especially for my wife’s normal delivery. I pray that God will protect her and our baby, that there will be no complications, and that both of them will recover safely and quickly.

I know becoming a father is not just about providing financially. It is about standing strong, being present, leading with love, and guiding my family with God at the center.

There are days when I ask myself if I am ready.

Can I handle everything?
Can I provide enough?
Can I be the father my family needs?

But every time fear comes in, I remind myself that I am not walking alone.

God has been with me from the beginning.

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
— Exodus 14:14

Slowly, we are preparing everything for our baby.

The clothes, milk bottles, diapers, and other essentials are almost complete.

And honestly, I’m thankful because God provided in different ways.

I’m grateful for my colleague who shared some of his son’s things with us — a bottle steamer, milk maker, car seat, and other items that will really help us.

Even strangers and kabayans from Facebook became unexpected blessings. Some people were willing to trade baby items like a bassinet stroller for simple things like 5kg rice.

Small things for others, but a big blessing for a growing family like ours.

Because of these people, nabawasan yung mga kailangan naming gastusin.

And it reminded me again:

God provides.

Sometimes not the way we expect, but always in the way we need.

Right now, there are still pending payments and financial things that I am waiting for. I admit, sometimes it gets heavy. Sometimes I wonder why there are delays.

But maybe this is also part of God’s teaching.

Maybe He is still shaping me — teaching me patience, discipline, wisdom, and how to handle blessings properly.

Maybe before God gives more, He prepares our hearts first.

And somehow, He always sends the right people at the right moment.

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.”
— Philippians 4:19

So for this season of my life, I continue to surrender everything.

My career.
My finances.
My marriage.
My growing family.
My fears.
My plans.

Everything belongs to Him.

I know there will still be challenges ahead, but I pray that I will continue to stand firm — not because I am strong, but because God gives me strength.

I pray to become a good husband to my wife and a good father to my children.

A father who provides.
A father who protects.
A father who leads with love and faith.

One day, I know I will look back at this season and understand why everything happened the way it did.

For now, I will keep walking.

One step at a time.

With my family beside me.

And God leading the way.

🙏