My faith drives me to serve

Whether it’s worshipping the creator, working as an admin assistant or preaching the Good News, Grace says her goal is to encourage others in their faith.

Grace Murray is more than just an Administration Assistant at Divisional Headquarters in Brisbane. Motivated by her faith and a desire to make a difference in various communities, she enjoys volunteering for the Salvos, mainly at youth events and through social justice initiatives.

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BY GRACE MURRAY

Throughout my life, God has provided. I’ve been blessed with faithful examples of trusting him and following the Holy Spirit’s leading.

In 2020, I felt called to move to Brisbane alone. I trusted God, and he provided. Since July 2021, I’ve worked full-time at Queensland Divisional Headquarters in administration while volunteering in various ministry opportunities locally, divisionally and internationally.

Locally, I serve on my corps’ worship team and prayer team, I’m part of the Exploring Soldiership ministry, and I sometimes preach. I also volunteer at our Community Christmas Celebration and Lavish (Christmas Welfare Distribution). Recently, I became a Justice of the Peace to serve my community further.

Divisionally, I’ve been part of Core Leadership Teams for Week Youth Camp (North & South Qld), Riverfest, and Young Adults Retreat as the Spiritual Framework Coordinator and a Worship Team member. I also assist in running Youth United Nights.

Internationally, I joined the ISJG (International Social Justice Girls Group) as a ‘Girl Advocate’, gaining insight into global challenges and sharing Australia’s perspective on justice and equality.

I believe my work positively impacts communities I am a part of – whether it has been to be an ear to listen while wrapping someone’s Christmas gifts for their child, signing documents as a JP, planning spiritual content for events, or attending midnight meetings on gender equality around the world and Australia’s part to play.

I do these things as a result of my faith. Paul writes in Ephesians 2:8-10, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”

The book of James echoes that faith alone saves, but the faith that saves is never alone.

My prayer is that I listen to God and am obedient to his call and direction in my life. Every step that I take myself and encourage others to take, I pray will lead to the Kingdom of God and nothing else.