I believe every person has an internal desire to make a difference. This desire was put in us by God. This desire has the capacity to grow stronger and stronger inside of us as we feed it, but it also can get weaker and weaker and even die. A key reason this God given desire goes away in many people is from frustration that comes from making no difference even when we try repeatedly. Once we get the impression that we are beating our head against a hard immovable wall we will quit, usually permantly. People who have arrived at this state of living are not happy, have low self worth, grumble a lot, argue, rant, you get the picture. The way to keep this from happening is to have some successes in changing things, making a difference. If I were your coach this is what I would tell you to do so that you became a super motivated change agent for God making a huge difference with your life. First thing, ask yourself if what you are presently doing is making a difference or ever will, if not quit and do something that does. A lot of activities feel good and have a degree of nobility about them but won’t change anything. Second thing is become involved in things that produce a small win, but are sure things. Small changes pile up and become significant accomplishments if one is steady and faithful at working at making a difference. Third thing is to pay close attention to hints and signs that God is giving an opportunity or open door. I believe God wants us to want to do something and look for it so it won’t just hit you on the side of the head. Last thing is to do as much as possible with others as a team. We will accomplish so much more with others. A great example of this kind of opportunity is the “Serve Inc” project on July 11th. The churches in Jefferson are coming together to do a community project of painting some of the Fire Hall, the Community Center, and some landscaping. No big deal, but for those who choose to serve it is a momentum starter or builder depending on where they are on the path to being a world changer.
Making a difference
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