When I think of what it means to be someone who makes an impact, I
think of several characteristics.
I think of someone who listens, someone who is willing to invest time in
the lives of others, someone who puts others above themselves, and someone who
looks beyond barriers that separate cultures. There have been several people in my life personally that
have made a huge impact, however people that make the most impact are the ones
that aren’t necessarily even trying to.
Jesus was the ultimate leader. He made the ultimate impact. He spent time with people no
matter what, he listened, he gave, and he sacrificed. Because of the impact that Jesus had on people, they were
willing to “step up” and make a difference!
Mother Theresa had a huge impact on our world. She once said, "Be faithful in small things because it is in
them that your strength lies."
She recognized that often times people don’t want to do the “little
things”, they want to do the big things so they can be acknowledged for what they’re
doing. But her strength, her impact, came from being faithful over time with
the small things.
Often times we find ourselves wondering
how we too can make an impact. How can we leave a legacy, or fingerprint on
this world? It’s simple, follow
this verse outlined in the Bible…it’s found in Micah 6:8,
“But he's already made it plain how
to live, what to do, what God is
looking for in men and women. It's quite simple: Do what is fair and just to
your neighbor, be compassionate
and loyal in your love, And don't take yourself too seriously— take God seriously.”
Do those things. Do what is just and
fair. Be compassionate. Be loyal. Take God seriously. And be faithful in the
little things. If you do these things, your impact will reach far beyond what
you ever could possibly imagine.
Serving Him,
Michelle Garland
REACH Director
Radiant Church
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