Change the World

I have a distinct memory as a young girl of seeing the shape of the letter “L” and the letter “e” in the spackling on the wall in one of the rooms of our house. In fact, it’s still there today. This may seem like a really weird thing to blog about, but it made an impression on me that I’ve never forgotten. In my mind, the letters were the start to the sentence, “Let us change the world.”

To me, this sentence meant that with the strength of my Lord, I could make a difference in the world. To do big things. To change the world.

But just the other day, I was thinking about this and realized that maybe my perception of “let us change the world” was all wrong. I still believe that God wants me to depend on Him and let Him work through me to make a difference in the world. To share Jesus with others. To serve. To work at my job. But my idea all along that the word “world” meant that I’ll do big, grand things might be wrong. Maybe the “world” means making a difference right here and now.

It was an encouragement and a good reminder of the fact that the daily disciplines (Bible study, good use of time etc) are important. That my heart in doing the seemingly small things is important. That I need to really be willing to serve my web design clients well and make a difference daily by my attitude in serving my family. I can’t do this alone…it’s really hard for me. But, with my Lord, He can use me to “change the world.”