Challenge Accepted and Responsibilities
Yesterday afternoon, I was called by the Rector to report in his office, and obediently I went and asked him what it was all about. He asked me about a responsibility of a moderator and what is moderatorship. I answered him that it is a tough responsibility and a very challenging one. Then I paused and asked, “Are you really asking me about moderatorship or something? We had our secret election the other day and I guessed what he meant: that I am consulted to take the office as a moderator for Chanel Fraternity.
He told me that he was really consulting me for that post but I quickly declined and will not become the moderator of my fraternity. I’m experiencing the difficulty with my relationship with a brother in my own house and have to settle and process it for a while in my own way, one of the reasons why I’m hesitant to become one. Then he started persuading me. I was chosen by secret election and that means I am trusted by the other members, and they believe that I have the capacity to gather and have the leadership skills needed by a moderator. Still, I was not convinced. “Am I the first choice? I asked. he said, “Yes” So I asked for an overnight to discern well about it. I prayed over it and reflected about my own capacity and giftedness.
I asked ate Sash and quickly she said, “No, don’t accept it” I laughed and told her that she may not understand what it means to be one. So the night passed by smoothly…
The next day, Friday, I organized the afternoon manual work as part of my present responsibility as one of the councilors of our whole community. It’s another resposbility which is higher than the moderator actually, since it is for the whole community. In the middle of the work, I was called again by the Rector (I was trying to avoid him but he looked for me). He was waiting for my decision I promised to give him today. After a long silence I said, “Yes, I accept the responsibility to be in the service of my brothers. Though I’m hesitant, I am considering it.”
It’s more than playing a game, it’s more than my plans but it is all about service. It has advantages in my formation. Difficult it is but how about the mutual trust. They trusted me, therefore I also trust them, that we can make a better and united fraternity from the diversity.
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Kasi po kuya sensitive ka at naisip ko na baka sumakit ang ulo mo dyan. Kaso naisip ko rin naman na kaya mo yan that’s why you were chosen
They trust you and recognizes your leadership capabilities. Goodluck on the new post!
Happy feet! ^_^
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“responsibilities” makes you test yourself how long you can be tough or how quick you are to give up your self-perseverance. every time i am in the midst of this situation, i am always getting confused and honestly, i don’t know what to do. T_T
i can’t relate much more of this topic, but, whatever it is, good luck.
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gumamit na lang po ako ng firefox para makapasok dito sa comment form mo, kuya. sa IE 6 ayaw po talaga.
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i think you deserve the position, since you were persuaded by your Rector, they saw your potentials.
keep it up. good luck!
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hmm,so this is it..the big responsibilty that you`ve mentioned..
its challenging but tough as well,maybe the rector believed in you,so,its your will to turn him down or just pursue,break a leg!!
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You can do it. they saw something in you that’s capable for that position
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They see you as a leader kaya ikaw ang pinili nila. Do it in the glory of God at hindi mo ito mararamdaman as responsibility. Di ba lahat naman gumagaan pag ang ginagawa natin ay para sa Kanya.
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I believed that the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible…Kayang kaya mo iyan bro, Good luck!!!!
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@ ate sash, hahha, sensitive na suplado ano? sa kaya, kayabangan lang siguro, pero kaya na rin, di naman binigay ito para maging parusa, right?
Mic, good on you, determined to comment eh? LoL! Dont give up! u can do it, thats a proactive motto.
Iskoo, tnx for the affirmation, ur right, persuasive ang rector namin but kind too.
ate Ghee, yes it was, the big decision hehhe
Tina, maybe…what do u think? naunsa na? hahah!
Ate ann, yup!, how many years na rin then last term ko na as councilor. besides, true, di ito para sa akin but for others.
ate nona, tnx for affirming, lumaki yata ang tenga ko eh? lol!
Finally, things for others are what matters, as I said, not for my own but for others’ sake. service kumbaga. For whole duartion of my term, I hope i can be mabait ang understanding. I tend to be an Iron handed kasi…
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Bro Vince, there will be much greater tasks ahead. Continue to pray for wisdom as you assume this role. Not by your might but by God’s power.
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Congrats Vince. It’s a big step forward. Do your best and God bless.
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