After watching St Paul, the Apostle movie. I was struck by His words that "His task is to let the people see the truth and the light, but it's not in his power and control, to convert the people "
His statement kept ringing in my head.
This Saturday, both of us will do a simple presentation and sharing to share about our marriage in our cell group, I have already done my part to prepare the materials, create marketing tools, and put marketing efforts. I'm nervous and excited at the same time because we are not sure what will be the turn out. Our expectations are to touch some couples to make their marriage better and hope to do outreach to other couples who may be struggling and lost, but again His words remind me that it's not our power to influence them.
Reminded by Archbishop's words of wisdom
" Responsibility of the Stewardship"
We should therefore assume our responsibility according to what is ours.
We must make distinction between the areas of concern and the area of influence. Whilst, we are concerned about many things, we might not have the influence or the clout to make changes.
So we should not feel burdened simply because we cannot effect the changes we feel should take place. We should accept the limitations and constraints. When the time comes for us to be placed in positions of authority, then that is the time we should act accordingly.
Source : Archbishop William Goh Fb page
We, as steward of the Lord, also need to learn to accept what will if the result is not according to our expectation and surrender it to God.
Our main task is to let people see about the truth and it's up to God's Grace and them to make decisions. By accepting and letting go those that are not in our power and control, we also learn to detach ourselves from the desire to take the role of God.
Let the wisdom of God and spirit humility are always with us and empower us so that we can be the faithful and humble stewards of God.
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