Friday, March 06, 2015
i have lately become really convicted to do something about church. i feel that so many things are lacking, and so many people are feeling so discouraged and stagnating, rather than having the joy of the Lord. setting aside the responsibilities of the leaders, i feel that i, as a part of the congregation, have a big role to play. i don't want to be part of this pity-party, and feel so discouraged at the state of my church, but i want God to use me for something greater (:
i think this conviction came from the study of James in regen, and it reminded me that faith without works is dead! even though i have so many good intentions, if i don't do anything about it, what good is it for God's kingdom?? just as in the examples of Abraham and Rahab, my works will be a sign that i do have this living faith which changes me and the way i behave, and i believe that i can do God's will, even if there are only a few of us on the same page... this is because it is God who gives the growth! i am reminded in many passages of the OT about how the size of the nation's army doesn't not matter, because hundreds can defeat thousands. The underlying force is God's power, who holds all the events of the world in the palm of His hands :`)
so right now, i'm praying for more daily conviction on my part, and also for a group of people who are dedicated to wanting to see our church grow spiritually (: in the regen bible study sharing, i was just sharing about the state of church, and my fellow sisters in Christ really encouraged me to start with discipleship! even though it is really small steps (after all, its one-on-one), but i feel that fruit will come eventually, even if it is not immediate!
i think that the Evangelism Outreach Committee & Just for starters course are steps in the right direction, and maybe one of these days i can convince people to start another course on follow up mentorship...
i know that God has not given up on this church yet, because He has put this renewed spirit in me. I dont know what will come of all this, but i know that it is God's will for us to grow as a church in terms of love and encouragement.
To God be the glory for all the great things He has done (and
will do in the future!)
(:
avoid the aliens;
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