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A Journey of Purpose By Sis Kim Allagones

What on earth are you here for? What on earth I am here for? I was puzzled by this question asked by one of my best friends way back 2012 that forever marked and served as a foundation of my spiritual growth even to these days. Joining in the community was a life-changing experience. I discovered my identity and the purpose God has already bestowed upon me even before I was conceived. I had come to understand by God’s grace that living in purpose is the only way to really live. Since then, knowing my purpose written by the Author of my life gave me so much hope and joy in my heart.



June 2, 2017 when the Lord called me to be a DGL (Discussion Group Leader) for Batch 2017 Christian Life Program of SFC Chapter A2. Prior to that, when my Household Leader Sis. Ever informed me that I was discerned being a DGL, I was in doubt and ready to give her my “no” for I have a lot of worries and feeling of unworthiness, and maybe I won’t be able to fulfil the responsibility.  Again, struck by the question “What on earth are you here for?”  With fervent prayer and with the grace of the Lord, I was able to accept the calling.



Comes the day, the Lord entrusted me with 5 vibrant souls. Sis. Loida Odones, Sis. Cristelle Lagumbay, Sis. Yien Casco, Sis. Lanie Babao and Sis. Pounds Gonowon. Having them is one of the blessed days of my existence though it gave me chills the first time I met them. The thought of “will I be able to bring Jesus to them”? “Will I inspire them”? “Will they stay and finish the program”? But the final thought I hold unto and was excited about was, “what is my purpose for these souls”? “What is their purpose in me”? 

Yes, there were struggles and harassment during the CLP but by the grace of our God, we overcome the battles. As I always remind them that it’s never an accident that they joined the CLP, and altogether we will journey to know and to seek more of Jesus, His love and His promises to us. Whatever we are going through, we claimed that Jesus will be victorious in our lives. From then, our relationship with each other and with Jesus becomes deeper and I truly treasure the trust they had given me during our sharing.



July 28, 2017 marks a momentous day of our life, their Dedication and Lord’s Day. Indeed, God has won in the lives of these wonderful souls. True enough that if we place our faith with our one true King, the life-giver, all the battles will be conquered.  Having them was an answered prayer. I was reminded that the purpose of my life is far greater than my own personal fulfillment and even my happiness. Through them and the CLP, I clearly see that I am shaped to serve God. He planned exactly how He wanted me to serve Him. I am the way I am because He made me for a specific purpose.

And for this, may God always be praised and glorified.

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