WOMEN IN ACTION

Mrs Marcia Pires talks about the vision and mission of Women in Action.

Mrs Marcia Pires, founder of Women in Action (WiA)—a social out-reach group consisting of pastors wives – conveyed special thanks to Kate Turkington, presenter of the show called “Believe it or not” on Radio 702. Mrs Pires had the opportunity to be a guest on the talk-show, which airs on Sundays from 8pm-11pm.

The purpose was for the listeners to find out about WiA projects and the aim of this group.

Mrs Pires said, “I remember talking about doing something in support of our day care centre and the idea of a flea market grew from there. And right there and then, we understood we could not stop. We are convinced that Women in Action offers results so why should we only do something once while there are opportunities to offer a helping hand to many. This is the background story of our formation… It’s very simple but we have committed ourselves to doing it wholeheartedly.”

WiA has achieved much in the past year, being involved in various awareness campaigns and working with the community. These projects helped women discover that they had hidden talents. The projects also helped many women to believe in themselves.

“We cannot change the world but we can surely give back a little bit to our communities and we count on everyone’s support,” said Mrs Pires. “We are using talents, some of which we did not even know we had. “Support our events, and help us out to carry out our mission,” she said. She urged listeners to remember that:

• You can do things you do not believe you are able to.
• You can make an impact wherever you live or work.
• You should take action on whatever plan, dream or situation you face.
• When women take action, results are certain.

Imagine the reaction of your family if one day you wake up and inform them there will be no meals because you were deeply wondering that if you go to the kitchen to cook a meal, you may burn the food, or you may burn the pot, or you may burn yourself!
How about if you cook and your family does not like the meal prepared, and if your family would prefer a snack?
Only by writing or reading it, it seems so silly, isn’t it? But you know what, this is exactly how we rationalise in other aspects of our lives.
When there is a problem, and honestly, we do have problems nearly every day, we start dwelling on the “if’s” of that problem. We become very worried, but not actually with the problem in front of us but with the suggestions our mind brings up in relation to that problem:
“What if I lose my job? And if my husband is having an affair? And if my son is involved with bad friends? And if, and if, and if…
By experience, when you look back at the problems you faced recently, you will have to be honest and count how many if’s you have uttered and suffered anguish over something that never happened. But there you were, consumed with worry about things that did not happen at all. The problem is over now and as a bonus you got some wrinkles on your face, some pain in your body because of tension, a few grey hairs, missed some hours of sleep and then life went on.
“Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” (Matt 6:27)
What to do then? Look at the problem with sober perspective; deal with what you actually have in your hands and with the means you have to solve that problem. Do not allow “if this and that” to rule your life.
Get to the point as it is in the present and not as it might be in the future. Your boss is not satisfied with the quality of your work. Deal with that without worrying with what will happen IF you loose your job because, right now, the problem is in the quality of your work. Concentrating on that you requires your attention and not if you will lose your job…
Your marriage is going through troubled waters. Do not worry what is going to happen if your husband has an affair, if he is going to leave you. Deal directly and clearly with the causes of your incompatibility.
Your health is not doing well. Do not consider thoughts, such as “what if I have an incurable disease or and if I am going to die?” Follow the doctor’s prescription and advice. If needed, change your lifestyle to improve your health.
Above all, exchange your worries with the assurance of faith. God is certain to put this assurance in your heart if you have the right perspective and approach towards your problems.
“For nothing is impossible with God.” (Luke 1:37) and have you noticed there is no “if” in this statement?
Marcia Pires