fireside chats

Last night I told my youth pastor that I had big plans. I shouldn't have been surprised, but I was when she asked me what my big plans were. She's someone I'm not afraid to honest with so I told her the truth. I told her that my big plan is to change the world.

I think I'm crazy because I believe that I really can make a difference, make a significant impact upon the world.

I think my youth pastor is crazy too.....because she believes in me.

But thats all I need, just one person to believe in what I believe.

We'll take on the world together and the best part is, is that their is grace on both our lives. I want to change the world by next week, but if that doesn't happen, if my goal isn't reached by next Thursday.......that's ok. I'll pick myself up and try again, day after day, however many days it takes.

I will change the world before I die.

And the best part is, is that when the end comes no one will see me. Who will be seen is Jesus and how he used me.

Nothing can hold me back, not my fear or insecurity, not the disbelief of a thousand people.
Its the belief of one, anyone really, that matters, that makes a difference to me.

For those skeptics out there, I will be the first to admit that I didn't change the world today, but the world is still turning which means another opportunity, another day to try. Your disbelief doesn't help me, nor does it hurt me. But I'm not looking for your help.....

I can do all things though Christ who strengthens me.

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to the ends of the earth I go

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