What does it take to become a world changer?

What does it take to become a world changer?

To become a world changer--a challenge that many are already doing without even knowing it--one must first have a willingness to be different. If everyone was the same, the world would be the same. But it's when people dare to be different than the rest and go against the flow, that the world they live in becomes changed. Therefore making them world changers. So, number one: in order to become a world changer, you must be the one to be different and stand out.

We all do this in different ways. Making us all capable of being world changers!

We have to choose what kind of world changers we want to become... Because we all know there are people that have changed the world into a darker place.

As Christians, we are called to change the world by being a light to those we are around. And not shining our light, but rather, shining His light. When we have Jesus in our hearts and minds, how can we not shine brightly for Him? If His light shines through you to others in this dark world, than you are actually already a world changer.

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This is all nice and dandy, but can a small group of people really change the world? This question popped up in a youth group conversation at church one time... and we came to a conclusion that it depends on how you look at it. Let me elaborate a bit:

You can take the question quite literally and think that a small group of people (just by themselves) cannot change the world. Because there are things you just can't change. For instance, you can't change the fact that there are hundreds of dogs being kept in shelters and without homes. You can't change the fact that there are hundreds of orphans without loving mothers and fathers. You can't change the fact that city corners are full of homeless people. You can't change the choices that people make when they have a abortion or if they commit suicide. Lets face it, a small group of people can't change the entire world...

Or, you could take the questions and go. "Well yes, a small group of people can change the world by changing certain peoples worlds." You can change the world of a dog in the shelter by rescuing it. You can change the life of a orphan by adopting and loving the child as your own. You can change the life of a homeless person by giving them some food, or paying for a hotel room for a night. You can change the life of the the mother who wants to abort her baby by showing her other choices and helping her make better decisions. You can change the world for the person who is going to commit suicide by showing them someone who can help them, or by telling them about Someone who is bigger than anything their going through. And by changing the worlds for these individuals, the small group of people can change the world. Because it's a ripple effect, and if the small group of people touch another small group of peoples lives, than the group has multiplied... therefore changing the entire world. 

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So those were the two responses we came up with to the question of whether or not a small group of people can change the world. Even with these two ways to look at this, I believe that when "Changing the world" and being "World changers" is daunting task, if we start by changing the worlds for the individuals we are around, then we can be a huge positive impact on the world! 

And let me just clear something up: You don't have to be a celebrity or have 100k followers on social media to make a impact and be a world changer.

A lot of times I believe a lie that I'm too shy to make a impact, or that the books I write won't change sometimes world, or that I don't have a big enough online presence to make much of a difference in someones life. This, my friend, is not the truth. Because God has given us all our own stories, and our own purpose to live. Maybe you don't see it yet, but if you let Him, God will use you and your talents to change lives-- to change the world. 

And I am encouraged to share a #R2L (reason to live) today. Faith and Kaitlyn's new releases are published tomorrow, I think anyway. But their blog tour is still going and I thought I'd share a reason to live that goes along with this post. My reason to live is to "change the world" by making a positive impact. The people we meet, the words we write, the songs we sing, the talents we have. We have been given so many opportunities to change someones world. And you, my friend, are one of a kind. You are world changer material, and if you let God use you, YOU can change the world.

On a side note: My 100th post Flash Fiction Contest is still going! You still have time to submit a entry! Contest deadline is September 11th, and the winners will be announced on September 16th!