God in business

One of Tim Hughes's song, 'Everything', is centered on God being in every aspect of our lives.

All along, I saw my interest in technopreneurship (technology+business) as somewhat independent from my faith. The most I could muster was perhaps offering my profits (if any :p ) to Him and being a witness in the workplace. Nothing wrong with that, but I am beginning to see a new horizon-something bigger.

After the mission trip, I got a glimpse of the practicality in evangelism. It goes a step beyond knowing the bible and being able to argue or explain who God is clearly. It's about practical steps-bringing the gospel OUT and making Christ KNOWN.

The last time I went back to Singapore, I spoke to this ex-convict on probation working in the coffeeshop my Dad is involved in. It's part of a program called Yellow ribbon where people from prison get a new lease of work opportunities. I recently heard of Breakthrough at people's park, which is doing something similiar I believe.

A pastor we were working with in Portugal came to pick us up wearing a T-shirt labelled 'Prison fellowship'. He once said, 'If this guy kills someone, he will be my friend.', refering to a random person on the street. If Jesus were here right now, I guess we could see him heading straight for the prisons wouldn't him? It's about making a practical difference-bringing HOPE to people.

I guess even imprinting bible verses on bubble tea cups would make a difference. Maybe a cafe with a focus different from others? The possibilities are only limited by what God can do :)

Please pray with me for God to open my eyes to the needs out there and for radical aspirations to turn all that He has put in my life into blessings for others.