Have you ever imagined how your life would be 5 to 10 years from now? Well, I'm sure every person have dreamed of having their own car or house or even family with kids. I think this is the ideal picture that most people have in their minds when somebody ask them this question. But I ask you again, "How do you see yourself 5 to 10 years from now?"
Indeed it is a hard question because it not only touches the physical senses but transcends and delves deeper inside a person - his values, priorities and beliefs. Somehow this question has been lingering in my mind as I end up late alone inside my office space these past few weeks. This new assignment truly was a shock not just physically but also emotionally. It was as if this assignment was testing how long i could hold on ... as if trying how far I could go ... And I did. I tried my best. I even stayed up late just to cover up lost time for understanding things.
But as I drive home, I ask myself why do I do these things. I try to reason within myself that it's ok because I am not doing anything wrong. In the end I see a person who is proud to admit that he needs help. A person who cannot do things alone and needs to learn to ask for help. This is the lesson that I've learned this week.
I try to see this change as God's leading in my life. For many years now, I've tried avoiding work / subject related to Finance. I guess I don't want people to see me having a hard time or see me weak. But in the end, God is glorified in my weekness. During those lonely nights, he would allow 1 to 2 people to stay behind also. Those people that I thought I couldn't get along were really friendly after all. I also now have the opportunity to grasp more knowledge in this subject. He even provided people who I can ask for help. I'm glad that God didn't allow me to back down at first mention of my new assignment. He gave me the strength to say "I'll try and do my best." And that's what I'm going to do!
I believe God has a plan for each of us. It only matters how you see it. Don't be so blinded by the world's distraction, but keep your eyes, ears and heart open for His leading. 5 to 10 years from now, I see myself a better person because I know and trust that Christ is leading my life.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Everyday Missions
We are celebrating Missions Month at our church this August.
"What! Missions again? I've heard of this before, so what's new?" "I'm not part of the Missions Team. Let's leave it to them to do that." These are few of the things that we might hear from a regular Christian who doesn't understand the importance of Evangelism.
Many times when people talk about missions, we think we've heard enought o last a lifetime. Many times we think we know too much or that we did too much already for other ministries that we need not get involved in this kind of ministry.
I beg to differ. As a praise leader, I must admit that the temptation is great to focus on the songs, self, immediate congregation and be boxed in to that cast. But this is not what the Bible clearly tells.
From the fellowship last Friday, it is clear that everyone has this mission. (I guess everyone knew that too.) But what they might not know is that thousands of people are dying every minute without being able to even hear of their Saviour.
I'm not saying here that everyone needs to be a "sent" or the one actually preaching. In this minitsry, "senders" also play an important part in that they are the ones who are supporting the "sent" ones. Both are equally necessary.
It is a sad thing that although we have the right message and the right resources, we just couldn't obey God's command because we are not committed to His call. I pray that in this ministry, everyday is a personal commitment to His mission - an opportunity to share your own testimony, an intimate relationship with God full of prayers for the lost.
What we can do:
1) Pray for God's guidance that He'll enlighten you whether to be "sent" or to be a "sender"
2) Be committed to obey His mission (MISSION, SUBMISSION, COMMISSION)
3) Be updated on what is happening around you! You never know when God wants you to go!
4) Be informed on what God is telling you through the pastors and the Bible
5) Make every month a Missions Month.
"What! Missions again? I've heard of this before, so what's new?" "I'm not part of the Missions Team. Let's leave it to them to do that." These are few of the things that we might hear from a regular Christian who doesn't understand the importance of Evangelism.
Many times when people talk about missions, we think we've heard enought o last a lifetime. Many times we think we know too much or that we did too much already for other ministries that we need not get involved in this kind of ministry.
I beg to differ. As a praise leader, I must admit that the temptation is great to focus on the songs, self, immediate congregation and be boxed in to that cast. But this is not what the Bible clearly tells.
From the fellowship last Friday, it is clear that everyone has this mission. (I guess everyone knew that too.) But what they might not know is that thousands of people are dying every minute without being able to even hear of their Saviour.
I'm not saying here that everyone needs to be a "sent" or the one actually preaching. In this minitsry, "senders" also play an important part in that they are the ones who are supporting the "sent" ones. Both are equally necessary.
It is a sad thing that although we have the right message and the right resources, we just couldn't obey God's command because we are not committed to His call. I pray that in this ministry, everyday is a personal commitment to His mission - an opportunity to share your own testimony, an intimate relationship with God full of prayers for the lost.
What we can do:
1) Pray for God's guidance that He'll enlighten you whether to be "sent" or to be a "sender"
2) Be committed to obey His mission (MISSION, SUBMISSION, COMMISSION)
3) Be updated on what is happening around you! You never know when God wants you to go!
4) Be informed on what God is telling you through the pastors and the Bible
5) Make every month a Missions Month.
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