Wealth Generator
June 14, 2013 Leave a comment
“Don’t ever say to yourself, ‘I got all this wealth by my own power and ability.’ Remember the Lord your God is the one who gives you power to do these things. He does this because he wants to keep the agreement that he made with your ancestors, as he is doing today!” Deuteronomy 8:17, 18 ERV
“Generator is someone who originates, causes or initiates something”
In 1990 back in my New York days when I just arrived from a different country to be with my wife, she is an RN. I could not see my future in this country. Although I had BSEE in my résumé and two years of industrial experience right after college, somehow finding my dream job was a blur. 2 months after I came here, I could not stand still knowing that there is really no available jobs for me. When I received my immigration papers to be able to work, I took a wild step into the unknown – I joined the US Army. Little did I know that my actions will bring me to places that I’ve never been. I’m not talking about just physical places but places in my heart that will shape me as a person. I spent 4 years in the service and on the first year – puts me back to Asia again away from my then pregnant wife. My daughter Brittney was born when I was in mountains of South Korea near the DMZ in 1991. I was a 2 years old Christian at that time and my faith was already in my heart settled as a rock. But during my solitude in South Korea for one year, I had doubts and full of questions about my faith. Most times I ask God in prayer why He brought me to a place of despair. I was suppose to be with my wife in America enjoying the abundance of life and fulfillment. Although I met good buddies while in Korea and had become accustomed to military life, my recollection of that chapter in life is not pleasant.
When my 1 year tour of duty ended, I received orders to report to Ft Hood Texas. I did not even know where that place was but I was excited.
Little did I know that everything was a divine setup even from the beginning, I finished my last 3 years in the Army in Ft Hood. The surprise was coming to my way and two great things happened, Brent was conceived and I landed a job at AMD (advanced micro devices). Fast forward 2.5 years after AMD, a recruiter from Samsung stumbled upon my old Army resume and invited me to join Samsung Austin. It’s been almost 15 years since I started working for Samsung and all is well.
I live comfortably now. The financial lack is not there anymore.
The reason why I mentioned my story here is not to brag about my life.
I want you to know that I would not be where I am today without my faith.
If you are still in college or just beginning your career, please don’t be afraid to take a wild step into the unknown. God has a surprise for you. I am in my mid 40’s and I know that my life did not just happen because of my own effort. Someone from above did it for me.
Be encourage to go on even if you don’t see brightness in front of you.
It will come.
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