Waiting Season

Last week was such a fruitful one.

Bit by bit, I feel like I’m gaining more clarity. And by the grace of God, I’ve been learning to surrender more deeply—especially to His perfect timing.

On Saturday, 19 July, something beautiful happened: we had our very first customer come for a try-on and book their winter gear for a trip next January! When I asked how they found us, they said, “From search engines.” That moment truly touched me. Even if it's just one customer right now, I believe every customer is a gift from God—an affirmation that I’m walking on the path He’s prepared for me.

As I promised, I will give the profit from my first sale back to God. I’m now praying and waiting for His direction—to know who or where He wants me to bless with it.

But more than this first sale, the real breakthrough this week has been internal—my mindset.

God has been speaking to me profoundly through Pastor Rick Warren’s sermons. The more I listen, the more it feels like God is speaking directly to me—face to face. Right now, I’m in a waiting season—a time where God is shaping my character, shifting my mindset, and growing my faith. I still don’t see the full results yet, but I’m learning to surrender and trust Him completely.

This week, I had two personal “faith exercises” where I learned to be still, patient, and listen for His cues—whether for business or life decisions.

The first was a business opportunity:
A friend from BNI invited me to a networking session with over 80 business owners—potential partners! After praying and discussing with my husband, I said yes and paid SGD 75 to join the event.

To make a lasting impression, I decided to create fridge magnets alongside my business cards—something practical people could actually use and remember us by. However, with a tight budget, I had to be strategic in choosing a vendor. I searched suppliers in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia. Two vendors replied quickly, but their prices were high, and I'd need to self-collect.

Feeling stuck, I went to weekday Mass and asked God to show me the right vendor. Right after Mass, I received a new quote from another Malaysian vendor—cheaper, with packaging and delivery included, and a faster processing time! It felt like a divine confirmation. I prayed again for creative direction and was inspired (with a little help from AI) to create the final design—just in time!

The second experience was more personal:

An ex-colleague is getting married next month. She had invited me long ago, but I completely forgot. A few weeks ago, her event organizer reached out—and I felt torn. I wanted to honor my promise to attend, but the date clashed with other commitments.

Today, she messaged me directly, and I was still unsure. I told her I wanted to come but needed to see if I could make it work. Then she replied with so much grace, saying, “It’s okay if you can’t come—I completely understand.” What a relief. Again, I saw how God brings peace even in small moments when we surrender the pressure to Him.

These moments were mini "exercises" in waiting, listening, and trusting God's cues.

Now, I’m still in that posture of waiting—asking God for His next direction for the business. I don’t have all the answers yet, but I’m learning that faith grows not in the outcome, but in the waiting.