Being a Singles for Christ member, we have the mission "every single man and woman all over the world experiencing Christ". These words order us to be evangelizers not only to our co-Catholics but to all single people in the world.
I've been in the community for quite some time now and I already attended Christian Life Program many times. Before, during and after every CLP, the enemy was always there because this is a spiritual battle. Kindly be more faithful and prayerful because we may feel that we're not worthy to serve our God. There were many traps in the way like temptations, sickness, danger in the road and many more.
Everyone was encouraged to attend the CLP Training last May 5, 2017 for us to be ready for this spiritual battle. This training enables us to be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. To withstand the attacks of the spiritual forces of evil, we must depend on God's strength and use every piece of His armor:
Belt of truth. It carries our weapons. Compare your beliefs and actions to the truth of the word of God because the truth keeps us from giving in the world's belief.
Breastplate of righteousness It protects our body and heart. It means standing up for weaker people because righteousness is being honest, humble, good and fair to other people.
Feet prepared with the Gospel of Peace. It protects our feet that are always ready. Jesus said that peacemakers are blessed. The Gospel of Peace is being right with God and being contented in time of troubles.
Shield of Faith. It protects us from all flaming arrows of evil one. Faith is believing to something even you cannot see it. Faith is being sure that God will keep His promises. Faith in God protects us when we are tempted to doubt.
Helmet of Salvation. It protects our head. Put on the Helmet of Salvation by believing that Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd and He is committed to love us and even lay down His life for us.
Sword of the Spirit. It is the Word of God. God's Word is our offensive weapon in this spiritual battle. When we tell others what the Bible says, the Holy Spirit helps people to acknowledge their bad thoughts and actions, and makes them want to be forgiven.
After the talks, the team heads asked us to have a workshop in order for us to apply what we have learned from the speakers. I was appointed as one of the discussion group leaders and the others played as participants. I need to lead the participants to an opening and closing prayer, initiate the conversation and to know each person’s like and dislikes.
After the workshop, they taught us to get the attention of the participants, focus on them while they are talking and don't forget to smile since first impressions last. Always take control of the conversation to avoid unnecessary topics. If the participants have questions, be open to take and answer it clearly but if you don't know the answer yet, don't hesitate to ask your heads for the answer or make a research to satisfy the need of the curious member.
I understand that CFC Singles for Christ is one kind of a support system where we can experience, share and know more about Jesus Christ. We are encouraged to evangelize people and go together near to our God by believing in Jesus Christ the Son of God and obey His teachings and commandments. Always ask and pray to God to help us for our battles every day.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, we must open our hearts, mind and soul for God's marvelous power because God loves us first. We are called to serve no matter how big or small our role in this coming Christian Life Program, like Jesus Christ did 2000 years ago as a servant-leader, always glorify our God in any way we serve.
May God be praised!
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