Everybody has a gift. A gift is something that you enjoy doing. Sometimes we think that we cannot do much as an individual; but if each of us work together we can produce much. Just like music notes. If each note stands by itself we cannot hear much effect; but if all notes play their parts a song will be produced. There is much strength in unity.
We always measure ourselves to the standard that others set. A good leader does not have to have all the good qualities: strong, smart, perfect. God does not expect us to be perfect. Abraham, Paul and the disciples were not perfect. So why do we think we are not good enough, strong enough to be a leader? This is something we have to ponder.
Everyone was asked to think through what kind of fruit one wants to bear as a child of God. We wrote down what we wanted to achieve and pasted it on the ‘tree of life’. Hopefully we will work at it and bear fruit.
Our imaginations were stretched when we had to depict Bible stories using recycled items. This enhanced our working together in a group.
The fun and laughter that we had and the lessons that we received as well as the smooth running of the programme all contributed to the success of the convention. I would say that it is when we, the participants put into practice what we have learnt or what we perceive God has called us to do that really determines the success of the convention. So let us do our part and answer the call. Be women of strength and dignity.
Girlie Wong