Hi friends! : ) Today I want to talk about changing the world. When you hear the phrase "Change the World" what do you think? Many people would think about the people who's inventions changed the world, like Alexandre Graham Bell, or Johanns Gutenberg. Others would think of powerful leaders, like Napoleon, or Alexander the Great. Some may think of men who helped to make America a free country, like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, or Paul Revere. All of these people did change the world, but so did many others. There have been millions of people who have changed the world and have not gone down in history books. There have been so many people who have changed the world and never fully knew their impact. Do you want to be a world-changer? Not so you can have world-fame, or go down in history books, but so that you can truly make a difference for the better?
Let's look at six very important ways you can change the world.
1. Pray
Too many people underestimate the power of prayer. Compare your strength to God's. His strength is limitless! If you really want to make a difference in the world, this is definitely the most effective way. We can't change hearts, no matter how much we convince people, but God can do it in a single second. There are so many other things outside of our power too that God can do, so why not ask Him?
2. Investing in Children
This is another very important way to change the world that people often overlook. Children are the next generation, and a big part of who they become depends on the people who helped to shape them. Whether you have children of your own, or have younger siblings or friends, I'm sure there are some children in your life. We should actively make sure we're helping them to become the kind of people this world needs. Don't ignore, invest in them. Talk to them, give them advice, answer their questions, and especially, set a good example for them.
3. Be Kind to Strangers
On average, there are about 132 suicides a day. Many of these people committed suicide because they felt unloved and unwanted. Be kind to strangers. Smile at the people you pass in the store, hold the door open for the person behind you, and ask the cashier how she is doing.
4. Helping Others
I saw a quote by Charles Dickens that I really liked. It went like this, "No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another." Sometimes people can feel like they aren't doing much of importance with their life, but if they are helping to lighten someone else's burden (whether their mom, or sister, or grandmom, or anyone else) then they are definitely not being useless!
5. Spreading Awareness
Another way you can change the world is by spreading awareness. There are many things that are ignored simply because most people don't know about it, or they don't know the full extent of it. For example, lots of people think of Planned Parenthood as a company to "help young moms in distress". They may not realize that Planned Parenthood is killing full-term babies, or leaving already born babies to die. * I don't agree with any abortion, I'm just pointing out that many people don't realize they are killing full-grown babies.* By now, most people have probably heard of the term, "Human Trafficking," but do they realize how big of a deal it actually is? There are approximately 20-40 million people enslaved in it right now. By spreading awareness, we are getting more people to pray, donate and help to end these atrocities.
6. Telling People About Jesus
Lastly, Jesus is the only one who can ultimately change someone's life. No matter if they have plenty of food, and a warm shelter, and no matter how much love you show to them, they need Jesus. What is the point of a little earthly satisfaction compared to where they will spend eternity?
Helping one person may not change the whole world, but it could change the world for that one person.
Very good! Loved your ideas :)
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