100th Blog: World Changers.

Monday, December 13, 2010
100th BLOG: World Changers. Last night I closed my eyes for sleep just after praying these words to the Lord, “Use me – I want to change the world.” This morning as soon as my eyes opened from an incredible night’s sleep, the first words out of my mouth were to Him, “Use me – I want to change the world.” Some would read that and think I’m idealistic. Some would think I’m being unrealistic. Some would even say that I’m day dreaming. But I really do want to be a world changer.
But I’m not satisfied with just being a world changer myself – I’m challenging the students that God has entrusted to my watch-care to be world changers, too. That’s why we call our student ministry a Movement. It is a movement of God within each of us, that will in turn bring a movement of God to our campuses and our city. We’re going to be world changers. And it begins with one heart.
That lady that is checking you out at Wal-Mart today may have just had the most horrible day of her life. She may have been yelled at by her husband, and then reprimanded by her manager. She may have just gotten a shut off notice from the electric company, or an eviction notice from her landlord. We probably have no idea what struggles that young girl is facing when she clocks out from work today. Our smile – our kind word – our reminder to her that God loves her – that could change her world.
That homeless and hungry man on the street that you pass on your way to work needs a world changer. Maybe he hasn’t eaten a good solid meal in a very long time. He sleeps in the frigid temperatures of winter with nothing but a mere blanket and cardboard shelter. He begs for money just to survive. Some would look at him as a nuisance and dismiss him as an inconvenience to their busy day. But your donation of a meal or coat, or assistance in finding a job, or a kind word about the love of God could change his world. Forever.
That student is about to walk onto a campus this morning that is full of hundreds and hundreds of other students. They’ll face being mocked today. They’ll be made fun of for the clothes they wear. They’ll be laughed at because they’re different. And they may be thinking that it will never get better until they are gone. Our kind word – our acceptance of them unconditionally – our God’s love being poured out to them through us – that might change their world in a forever way.
Can’t you see? You can change the world! We can be world changers! The catch is – the world WILL change – but it will change one life at a time. Today you can be a part of a broad movement of God to bring His gospel to a lost and dying world. You can be a part of a movement of God to change the world, and not just temporarily, but for eternity! You can be a world changer for someone. So will you, today, commit yourself to changing the world by investing yourself and all that you are into the life of someone – anyone – today? Will you join us in changing the world? "Use me - I want to change the world."


That’s just a thought, and I welcome yours.
Until next time,
blake

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