Looking back at the week that has past, I am amazed at the way God has been working in my life in equipping me with 'gifts' that I can use for His Kingdom purpose. Just from 1 TeenGames competition that had just past, I had the chance to play the role of a logistic personnel, DJ, commentator, medic, program planner, driver, encourager and almost a soccer referee. I am very thankful for all the training I was put to go through when I was younger and the opportunities I had, to go for courses and be equipped as this really helped to ease some work load/stress from my fellow colleagues.
But more than just skills, God also gave me something even more important. My colleague SMSed me at 1am one day, telling me that I may need to cover as a referee that very same day. My initial reaction was 'You got to be kidding...', as I don't really enjoy being a soccer referee and don't think I'm qualified to do so. But as I thought about it again, I decided to say 'Ok' to the request. Because I put myself in the shoes of my colleague and i know that my refusal will definitely cause him anxiety and stress. (I fully understand and appreciate this kind of situations). And this important thing is called, Willingness. Without this, I think I would have said 'No' to many other requests that came along and would have made some people's day more miserable.
I believe that these abilities and this willingness is something God gave and something that I must continue to ask God to give. The day I choose to say 'It's ok, I am happy with what I can do' or start saying 'No' to opportunities or be satisfied with where I am now, will be the day I will not be as useful as I can be for God's purpose.
So I guess my takeaway is this:
ALWAYS BE FOUND LEARNING and
ALWAYS BE FOUND WILLING.
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