BELIEVING WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Ephesians 2:10 For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.

As I was walking into the village, a lady runner dashed past and her t-shirt said ‘Believing You Can Make A Difference’ which really challenged me! Can each one of us make a difference? With God’s help I believe we can.

The words we speak to people can make a difference to them for good or bad. I tried a new hairdresser for a trim and I told her what a soothing person she was and what a pleasant experience it had been. Her face broke into a big smile and she just beamed from ear to ear.😊 I’d helped to make her feel good too.

Equally, I’ve been challenged recently about how I can be too forthright and need to be more diplomatic!  How we say things can make a difference too! Lord help each of us to be more gracious and thoughtful before we speak, especially me! 

Colossians 4:5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace,……

We can believe we make a difference when we pray for people for God to change things for the better, to turn things around, to pray for their salvation, because if we don’t pray, maybe no one else will!

Our giving makes a difference in many ways too. When we give of our finances to the poor (Proverbs 19:17), or if we give into God’s kingdom, He says He will multiply our seed sown and cause it to be a blessing to others and ourselves, and God gets the praise.(2 Cor. 9:8)

So whatever we find to do, we can believe we can make a difference, whether small or big. Just being there for someone or being honest or truthful may make a difference to somebody if we do it kindly and we can all give a word of encouragement.😊

Lord help us show the love of Jesus and make a difference in a good way for someone today for Your glory. Amen.