Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas celebrates its anniversary every July and for this year, the Bank commemorates its 60th year of central banking in the Philippines. During the highlight of the celebration, each employee was given a pin with words, “I AM a BSPer: I MAKE A DIFFERENCE” engraved on it. The employees are encouraged to wear the pin everyday to remind us that we CAN make a difference. Hmmm… I wonder if people really take it to heart or if it was just a token and a waste of money (which of course is very profuse in our company). But that thought led me to a deeper reflection of my faith-journey. If I were given a commemorative pin that says, “I AM a CHRISTian: I MAKE A DIFFERENCE”, would I dare wear it every single day of my life and live by it knowing that people who see me and read my pin would watch and evaluate my Christian life…and my God?
Well, I have not worn my BSP pin…yet. And I don’t have a I-am-a-Christian pin…yet. But the question is, “Am I making a difference?” without announcing my affiliations. As I desire to grow more intimate in my relationship with Jesus, I earnestly pray that I will be able to live a life that honors and pleases God. And as a result of my faith in Christ, I will enjoy, and yes, be challenged by the many opportunities the Lord will open for me to truly make a difference in the lives of others—in my family, at work, on campus, in the community, and into all the places God leads me. I continue to aspire that my life, time, resources and my faith in Jesus will have an eternal impact on others.
In THY Marketplace, we desire that our friends and family will come to know the Lord Jesus Christ through our testimonies of His grace and faithfulness. And as the name of Jesus is etched in our hearts, our prayer is that His life may be seen through our words and actions. We believe that by embracing and living the love and life of Christ we can introduce to the world the very Person Who can genuinely make a miraculous difference and positive change that will restore nations back to God.
In Christ, You and I can make a difference. Nothing is impossible.
1 comment:
amen! the truth of the matter is we end up trying. and still, one should not be discouraged as the effort alone should be a passion (that should make us happy)...and at the same time a cross we must carry. let others be the judge, and let the pin simply be a reminder. more power!
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