Making a Difference Every Single Day

A lot of Christian teens think that there is nothing they can do to help change the world they live in, but the truth is just the opposite. Not every act of change is going to come along the lines of Jesus feeding the five thousand in Matthew 14 or Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt in Exodus. Margaret Mead had a great saying about making a difference, "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

What she was trying to say is that change doesn't always come from the big gestures or require large numbers of people. It is often small steps that make our world better. As Christians, we try to live every day looking to Christ for guidance. That guidance is why we have outreach programs, mission trips, and more. Those efforts help to change our world - not just spiritually but also intellectually and physically.

Yet change can also come from even smaller actions. Offering a kind word to a hurt friend, picking up a piece of garbage on the sidewalk, saying a prayer to bless people...these are all examples of what we usually think are everyday things that actually go a long way in making that difference.

In a time when the world is facing a lot of turmoil and big changes, you can look to your own life and make a difference in small ways. What ways can you think of to make your own difference today?