Mandaluyong City. It was 3 hours of intense conversation. Sarah (not her real name) is at the office when a great opportunity for spiritual connection arises. An older office mate starts talking with her about the Bible. He seems intent on proving that he has the “true” understanding of it. Sarah is drawn into the debate for a good amount of time, making her point that salvation can only be a gift, unearned and undeserved. Many other coworkers are an earshot away from this conversation, obviously listening in. Voices intensify as the minutes roll. Then at the 1hr 30min point…
Sarah stops talking. “You’re not going to get through by proving that you’re right, Sarah.”, said the Holy Spirit. Sarah spends the next hour and a half simply listening to the older coworker, muffling her urges to say what she knows is right. The older coworker exhausts his arguments, and both are able to say their closing remarks. Sarah reiterates her point: salvation is a gift (Ephesians 2:8-9). After a significant silence, the older coworker says: “I just can’t bring myself to believe that it’s all free…”
One of the other people in the room approached Sarah afterward. “Ang hot mo na kanina sa usapan ah!” But that wasn’t a mocking statement; because that same coworker would then share a personal problem with Sarah. Not only did Sarah make an older person realize his aversion for a free gift, but she also gained the trust of a peer. The Holy Spirit is wise and loving.
These are some of the first major steps Sarah has made to reach our generation in the workplace. She seeks to fulfill the vision of our church: laymen creating movements wherever they are at. She is currently handling a small group Bible study in her office. She has also created connections with the Christians that are already there.
Please pray for Sarah! Already some fears and discouragements have confronted her. But she presses on in courage. Praise God!
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Ah! I love the fact that I can read about this online.
Will definitely be a regular follower. Love it, love it. So blessed.
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Go alumani! We’ll be praying for you!
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a free gift of salvation from GOD is too good to be true to accept..but that’s why ‘grace’ is the only word that will fit to its description..praise GOD for HIS unfathomable love!!
be praying for Sarah, and the growth of the people GOD has brought her to shepherd..
GOD BLESS STILLWATERS!!
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Prayed for Sarah, this is an inspiration to those who face the battle field in the marketplace. It’s not easy, but not impossible either. May the numbers of transformed lives grow, all for His glory! : )
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Praise God for Sarah!
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Flo Reply:
September 22nd, 2009 at 10:50 am
Yes!
let’s continue praying for the alumni. 
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Go alumni!!!! God is really at work!
God bless Stillwaters!
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praise God for sarah!
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When God works, it is really amaaazing! a former colleague approached me this week, asking if I can invite her to church. my other co-workers wanted to push through with our d-group. e..sectarian ako nagwo-work.. When God moves, nobody can stop it! What a privilege and honor to be God’s servant.
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Melvin Reply:
November 7th, 2009 at 10:58 am
Great to hear that Twinkle! God is on the move! Thank You God!
Saw you other comments. Thanks for visiting the site. Most especially, thank you for your prayers! That’s the stuff that moves mountains kapatid. 
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