This Was Never Just a Job Hunt

After receiving my green card (permanent residency) in the U.S., I knew it was time to step into a new rhythm of productivity. Work has always been part of my life—even before I graduated from college. Through the years, I have given my best to every role entrusted to me.

I have always believed that work is not just a responsibility. It is an act of worship—a way to honor God and an opportunity to be a light and a blessing wherever I am placed.

My work life in the Philippines was fast-paced. Right after college, I found myself managing two to three businesses at a time. From the marketplace, I eventually transitioned into the nonprofit sector. But the pace did not slow down. In fact, it became even more demanding—because now, the work was not just about outputs, but about transforming lives and communities.

There were moments when I would say, “I love my work so much it doesn’t feel like work.” But in reality, I worked hard. I poured in my time, my skills, my passion, and my energy—always seeking to add value and make a meaningful difference.

Then came a new season.

Entering marriage and being in my late 40s, I made a conscious decision—with my husband—that if given the opportunity, I no longer wanted to work like a horse. I wanted to continue doing meaningful work, but in a way that is sustainable, life-giving, and deeply aligned with purpose.

I was excited about this new chapter. A new country. A new culture. New people to serve and learn from.

So I began the job search.

For about a month, I explored opportunities—writing numerous cover letters, submitting my CV, and completing online applications to at least a hundred organizations, mostly in the nonprofit sector. Some companies responded with interviews, some sent rejection emails, and many did not respond at all. Doors opened, and doors closed.

As I went through several interviews, I began to notice something stirring within me.

My heart was not fully there.

On paper, everything seemed right. The roles were good. The compensation packages were attractive. But deep within, I sensed a gentle nudge from the Holy Spirit—not to return to my calling, but to remain steadfast in it.

Not in titles.
Not in credentials.
Not even in years of experience.

But in purpose.

That realization grounded me.

Even in the presence of good opportunities, I knew I was being invited to choose what was aligned—not just what was available.

I didn’t just want to do good work—I wanted to do meaningful work. Work that goes beyond personal fulfillment. Work that creates long-term impact in the lives of others. Work that carries eternal value.

Then one day, in a conversation with Todd Engelsen, President of PEER Servants—a global organization that partners with ministries to strengthen communities through Christ-centered development—he asked if I would be interested in joining their team. He shared that there were roles available and invited me to prayerfully consider them.

My heart immediately recognized it.

This was not just an opportunity.
It was alignment.

PEER Servants has always been close to my heart and deeply connected to my calling. The opportunity to serve in a global space and witness God’s work across nations was something I could not ignore.

So I prayed.
I sought God.
I discussed it with Dennis.

And then, I said yes.

Today, I serve as the Director of Program Teams for PEER Servants. In this role, I have seen how God has expanded my territory beyond the Philippines. I now engage with global partners across ten regions—Guatemala, Peru, Sri Lanka, India, Moldova, South Sudan, Uganda, Zambia, America, and the Philippines.

I am surrounded by a beautiful diversity of cultures and people—volunteers and leaders united by a shared desire: to see lives transformed and to experience the tangible presence of God’s Kingdom here on earth.

Looking back, I see it clearly now—

this was never just a job hunt.

It was a season of choosing—again and again—to remain faithful to the calling God has already written on my heart.

Even when other options looked good.
Even when doors were open.
Even when it would have been easier to say yes to something else.

Sometimes, faithfulness is not about finding something new—it is about staying true to what God has already called you to do.