In 2019, I was presented with an incredible opportunity to live and work abroad in a country I had always dreamed of visiting. It felt like a door opening to something I deeply desired. But at that time, I lacked the means to pursue it fully. Reluctantly, I had to set it aside, convincing myself it wasn’t meant to be.
Fast forward to 2022, and to my surprise, the opportunity came back full circle. I was interviewed by a company in Canada, and by God’s grace, the CEO expressed a desire to hire me. However, there was a process to follow, only one person could be referred at a time to proceed with the application. Actually, I was referred alongside a friend who had been my classmate in college. She was already a step ahead in completing her paperwork, so I chose to let her go first. I encouraged her and the friend who recommended us, trusting that it was her time to move forward. Unfortunately, things didn’t go well on her end because of the societal issues that Canada is facing. It halted her application to advance.
For me, my dream of living and working in Canada remains just that, a dream. And maybe it will stay a dream forever. Yet, I’m filled with gratitude to God for the opportunity, even if it didn’t unfold the way I initially hoped.
This journey taught me something profound. Many of us have dreams of exploring the world, living abroad, and building a life in a place we imagine to be better or brighter. Sometimes, these dreams feel so close, almost within reach, but other times, they slip further away no matter how hard we try to grasp them. And that’s okay. Chasing dreams is not a bad thing.
But as we strive for our earthly aspirations, let’s not lose sight of a far greater reality, the eternal home God has prepared for us. A home where no pain, sorrow, or death exists. A place of unimaginable beauty and peace. As the Scripture says, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no human mind has conceived the things God has prepared for those who love Him”
The places we dream of visiting or living in on earth, no matter how wonderful, can never compare to the home God desires for us. It’s a place of perfect joy, created out of His deep love for us. In the pursuit of our earthly goals, may we never forget to anchor our hearts in the promise of eternity.
For our true home is not found here, it is with Him, where we will experience the fullness of His love and His best for us.
Lord Jesus said, ” There are many rooms in my Father’s house. I wouldn’t tell you this, unless it was true. I am going there to prepare a place for each of you. After I have done this, I will come back and take you with me. Then we will be together.” -John 14:2-3, CEV