Last February, I attended the Singles for Christ International Conference held in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. When I came back to UAE, I was asked to write a short sharing about it. Today, I was surprised to see it published in the CFC Middle East website, www.cfcmiddleast.org. All I could say is, thank you for the experience! All praise and thanksgiving to our one Great God! :)
Could you imagine being with our Great God for three days? Felt very blessed that I was able to attend the SFC ICON 2012 – Great God in Bohol last February. It was my first ICON experience. Being there with thousands of my fellow SFC brothers and sisters to meet our Great God is a privilege anyone would like to be part of. For me, the conference is an affirmation of how God works and His greatness can belittle our problems. I could still recall this year’s theme – “Proclaiming the Greatness of the Lord.” and there I was at the conference witnessing His greatness in every session, speaker, and sharer.
I remember Bro. Shok Ariola said that, ‘If you know you are loved, everything is possible.’ Very encouraging words that makes one feel secure and a big problem seems workable. God reminded me again that His unconditional love never fails despite being resentful and unworthiness. It is also true that He is the Great God of all grace. This was glorified with Sis. Minnie Juan’s experience. I remembered her saying: “Because of His limitless grace, I was able to overcome the obstacles that come my way. Though I am blind, I was able to do a lot not because I am good but because God is great. God’s power is magnified through my weaknesses.” Being blind didn’t stop her in serving our Great God. Her life is truly an inspiration and manifestation of God’s greatness. All the problems and trials I had were nothing because I have a Great God even if at times I felt that I less deserve it. There is so much more that I can do for Him with my actions, words, and abilities if only I offer it all up and stay attune to God’s call. Just like Sis. Minnie, I pray that we too will find the real meaning and significance of our life in serving our one Great God. May we continue to witness and proclaim His greatness in all ways.
Sis Jen Constante, SFC-UAE
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