I always wanted to change the world.  When I was younger and more of an idealist, I considered the Peace Corp.  Then, I explored social work and psychology.  Maybe I’d make a difference if  I could rescue families from difficult circumstances or offer words of encouragement.
What was my God-assignment?  How could I make a difference in a world like this?
I realize now that my God-assignment can change from that of stay-at-home mom to preschool director to writer–and a I am always responsible for what God has assigned for me to do.  Nothing more; nothing less.
In my own strength, I am too small to take on every assignment.  But through His power and leading, I can impact someone’s life for the better.
What is your God-assignment?  What is He leading you to do today?
You could be the one person to console a hurting friend…offer a word of prayer for a wayward teen…provide a meal for a single parent.
What is your God -assignment?  I don’t know the details, but God does.
When each of us fulfills His work according to His will, then we make a difference–sometimes an eternal one.
 
Scripture for Reflection
“Dear brothers and sisters, what’s the use of saying you have faith if you don’t prove it by your actions?  That kind of faith can’t save anyone.  Suppose you see a brother or sister who needs food or clothing and you say, “Well, goodbye and God bless you; stay warm and eat well”–but then you don’t give that person any food or clothing.  What good does that do?  (James 2:14-16, NLT)
 
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.  (Ephesians 2:10, RSVP)