Just after a month, I am back at Caliraya for the annual Influencers' International Convergence. This year's theme being INFLUENCING THE MARKETPLACE.
It has been quite a while since I had such a very personal encounter with God.
Just to share with you a highlight of my weekend. During commitment night, we were asked to reflect on the following facts/insights:
1. IS THERE A WAY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?
- Did you know that only 3% of Christians worldwide will be working as vocational pastors, missionaries and religious workers while the rest of us will be working in the marketplace? Can you imagine what kind of impact we Christians can have if we can bring Christ to where we work?
- Consider this thought: "What is the likelihood that your unbelieving officemate in the next cubicle - the one who curses your boss behind his back, pilfers supplies, and turns in half-done projects - will be able to talk to a pastor or a missionary this week, this month, or even this year? Not very likely, huh?
- How much do you know about the people you work with? Do those around you feel that you, a Christian, can be counted on for a wise advice and prayers when their situations turn from discouraging to desperate? Do you make yourself available to minister to them, even in simple ways?
2. ME IN THE MARKETPLACE
Fox News in August 2006 featured a TV special entitled "Can Rick Warren Change The World?" It was about his attempt to form a global network of churches that will attack the world's 5 biggest problems: poverty, disease, illiteracy, spiritual emptiness and egocentric leadership.
Many were skeptical of his ambitious endeavor to change the world. Warren faced doubts and criticisms by saying that there are four words he wants written on his tombstone: "At least he tried." How about you? Even if you are not able to win your whole office to Christ, can it be said of you that at least you tried winning those who are seated 10 feet away from you?
Even before commitment night, a prayer has already been formed in my heart:
"Help me, Lord
to take on the challenge
of Acts 1:8 to heart.
I desire to to be Your witness
through what I proclaim with my mouth and
by the way I live my life.
I want to honor You, Father;
to represent you in a way
that will glorify Your Name."
Written by : Liza Buitizon (www.lizabuitizon.multiply.com)
