Work and Ministry Times...
My work schedule seems to be so tight that I don’t have time to work-out my blog for sometime. ( Grrr...I shouldn’t have accepted the job….Joke!)
Working in the recruitment for a year and a half has been a whirlwind for my Christian life. The pressure of call center recruitment has put me on the edge of my seat that missing a day (even a Sunday!) might be missing opportunity to market the work! I miss the good old days when life was either school or ministry. ( Hehehe…)
With the current trend that I have, I have given away the opportunity to lead praise and worship for quite some time. I surely miss the practices and devotions for almost 3 months now. Not to mention being able to minister to the young people in areas of leadership, counseling and encouragement as well as training them to become leaders themselves. I feel guilty to break my promise to be available at all costs for work of the Lord. ( Haaay…)
The last stint that I had was almost 3 months ago in the ISCF Camp of IVCF where I was invited as speaker. I grabbed the opportunity of overstaying for the entire duration of the camp. Being in camp sure made me get excited to minister and mingle with the students and bring impact and change to their lives. It was definitely life-changing for me.Although it had complications but the entire experience was awesome to the nth degree!
How do I integrate ministry and work? (Or do I have to choose either of the two?)
I had this dilemma for quite some time that to be fully involved in any chirstian ministry; you have to be available always. But as much as I want to, I can’t give my entire day for ministry and so I decided to make a strategy in integrating it for the next few months –
1. Financially support the Church project - with the church building on it’s way to the finishing touches I have been constantly helping out with the needs ( if I have the money). My work sometimes restraints me to be present every “bayanihan” but I have been trying my best to shell out money to continually support the construction. And it’s exciting!
2. Help-out with the music team – I’ve been leading worship for the past 4 years and the last year has been on a “need to be there”. Now, I find it exciting that from leading I’ve become a mentor ( wow!!!) for the new worship leader as well as allowing the music team to grow in the Word and the gifts (aside from the skills!).
3. Update NYMM Blog and it’s content – God has been gracious to let me involve to something that I love to do – mobilize youth to do missions! With NYMM being presented in the SMMR summit comes the need to make changes to the blog! This will be a challenge but hopefully an interesting journey! ( Check it out at: http://nymm.blogspot.com )
Point to Ponder:
There is always opportunity for us to be available for ministry it’s just us for the taking. Although sometimes I choose to be lax and turn the other way around, I can’t deny my desire and passion to serve the Lord. It’s wired in me since I became a Christian. Neglecting these opportunities is neglecting God-given avenues for Him to work through and in us. Although I do have my lapses, I find it a point to pursue my goal this year – make God a priority in all aspects of my life and to be available, always available whether in whatever areas or possibilities it may arise.
Have a GREAT day ahead!
Working in the recruitment for a year and a half has been a whirlwind for my Christian life. The pressure of call center recruitment has put me on the edge of my seat that missing a day (even a Sunday!) might be missing opportunity to market the work! I miss the good old days when life was either school or ministry. ( Hehehe…)
With the current trend that I have, I have given away the opportunity to lead praise and worship for quite some time. I surely miss the practices and devotions for almost 3 months now. Not to mention being able to minister to the young people in areas of leadership, counseling and encouragement as well as training them to become leaders themselves. I feel guilty to break my promise to be available at all costs for work of the Lord. ( Haaay…)
The last stint that I had was almost 3 months ago in the ISCF Camp of IVCF where I was invited as speaker. I grabbed the opportunity of overstaying for the entire duration of the camp. Being in camp sure made me get excited to minister and mingle with the students and bring impact and change to their lives. It was definitely life-changing for me.Although it had complications but the entire experience was awesome to the nth degree!
How do I integrate ministry and work? (Or do I have to choose either of the two?)
I had this dilemma for quite some time that to be fully involved in any chirstian ministry; you have to be available always. But as much as I want to, I can’t give my entire day for ministry and so I decided to make a strategy in integrating it for the next few months –
1. Financially support the Church project - with the church building on it’s way to the finishing touches I have been constantly helping out with the needs ( if I have the money). My work sometimes restraints me to be present every “bayanihan” but I have been trying my best to shell out money to continually support the construction. And it’s exciting!
2. Help-out with the music team – I’ve been leading worship for the past 4 years and the last year has been on a “need to be there”. Now, I find it exciting that from leading I’ve become a mentor ( wow!!!) for the new worship leader as well as allowing the music team to grow in the Word and the gifts (aside from the skills!).
3. Update NYMM Blog and it’s content – God has been gracious to let me involve to something that I love to do – mobilize youth to do missions! With NYMM being presented in the SMMR summit comes the need to make changes to the blog! This will be a challenge but hopefully an interesting journey! ( Check it out at: http://nymm.blogspot.com )
Point to Ponder:
There is always opportunity for us to be available for ministry it’s just us for the taking. Although sometimes I choose to be lax and turn the other way around, I can’t deny my desire and passion to serve the Lord. It’s wired in me since I became a Christian. Neglecting these opportunities is neglecting God-given avenues for Him to work through and in us. Although I do have my lapses, I find it a point to pursue my goal this year – make God a priority in all aspects of my life and to be available, always available whether in whatever areas or possibilities it may arise.
Have a GREAT day ahead!
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