Many of us want to change the world. We want to make an impact in global issues like modern-day slavery, poverty, and environmental pressures. But then we run into the size of the issuesโ entire states ravaged by a hurricane, the realization that most of the things we buy are made by sweat-shop laborโand we feel small and insignificant. Sometimes, their magnitude can lead us to give up altogether.
But we can impact big issues by small and consistent actions. For example: buying is voting. Every scan of an item is a vote for the types of items weโre looking for. If we consistently make ethical purchases, even big chains will begin offering more of those products and less of the others.
Or, what about the loneliness epidemic? We canโt fix it for everyone, everywhere, but we could be a friend to someone, somewhere, today. Perhaps the goal shouldnโt be โto change the world, but to make it our daily goal to change someoneโs worldโ (Daniel Ryan Day, Ten Days Without).
If you want to make a difference, but donโt know where to start, hereโs a scripture and a prayer to consider.ย
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โThen the King will say to those on his right, โCome, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.โโ (Matthew 25:34-36).
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Ruler of the Universe, youโre big enough to handle global issues, and you invite me to join you in making all things right. Jesus, you initiated your kingdom, and then called your followers to continue the work on earth as it is in heaven. But as I think about how big these issues are, Iโm overwhelmed and feel like I canโt make a difference. Help me trust you to draw my attention to the needs and people youโd have me care for today. And may my small, seemingly insignificant, acts of justice be multiplied by you in bringing your kingdom to earth. Amen.
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