Answered Prayer

 Be strong and courageous do not be afraid or troubled, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go ~Joshua 1:9 

 John is a hard working engineer in the Philippines. He was living before with his loving family, his parents and wife who then gave birth to their third child. His problem then was John didn’t have enough income, so every night he would pray for something good to happen.

 Then one day John’s friend came and spoke to him with great news! “John!” He called out, “I heard that there is a company in New Zealand who are hiring engineers!” John’s heart pounded. “Is this the answer to all my prayers?” He took his friends advise and applied for the job. 

  A few weeks passed and John’s plane was soon going to take off! Sadly, he had to say goodbye to his family and friends. They all wished him good luck. John had mixed feelings about leaving the country that he was born and raised in. He was excited, and worried. It was then time to take off! The plane started to rise higher and higher until it was above the clouds. “It’s beautiful!” John thought to himself.

  After long hours, the plane finally arrived in New Zealand! As John looked around, he could see fresh green leaves on trees, and smell the cool air. He was astonished with the clean environment and the friendly people. John was delighted to meet his new boss and teammates. They gave him a warm welcome.

  John needs to adjust his accent when having conversation with Kiwis. They are having a hard time understanding John with his Filipino accent, but as months pass, John learned how to speak English similar to Kiwi accent.

  Sometimes John feels lonely whenever he misses his family, especially his kids, but his day lightens up whenever his family and kids calls him.

  Years have passed and John was now successful with his career. He is now the manager of the company that hired him back in the Philippines. He now has wonderful friends that he considers his second family. Most wonderful of all, John saved enough money to bring his whole family here in New Zealand. Indeed, New Zealand was the answer to his prayers.

 By: Katherine Granada