{"id":2635,"date":"2025-08-19T00:55:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T00:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifecoach180.org\/?p=2635"},"modified":"2025-08-21T01:49:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T01:49:11","slug":"you-cant-do-everything-but-you-can-do-something","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifecoach180.org\/?p=2635","title":{"rendered":"You Can’t Do Everything, but You Can Do Something"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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St<\/span>ory: <\/span>The Boy and the Starfish<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n

One morning, a man walking along the beach saw thousands of starfish washed up on the shore after a storm. In the distance, he noticed a boy bending down, picking them up one by one, and tossing them back into the ocean.<\/p>\n

The man approached and said, \u201cThere are miles of beach and thousands of starfish. You can\u2019t possibly make a difference.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The boy picked up another starfish, gently threw it into the waves, and replied: \u201cI made a difference for that one.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The boy couldn\u2019t do everything\u2014but he could do something. And that\u2019s exactly how Jesus calls us to live. He didn\u2019t try to solve every problem in the world during His earthly ministry, but everywhere He went, He did something\u2014healing the sick, teaching the crowds, and investing deeply in His disciples.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.\u201d \u2013 Matthew 9:37<\/strong>
This is why your something<\/em> matters. It\u2019s not about doing it all, but about being faithful in what God places in front of you.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The 5 C\u2019s of Doing Something That Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. Compassion \u2013 Feel it, then act.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Compassion goes beyond emotions. Jesus didn\u2019t just feel sorry for people\u2014He was moved to act<\/em>.<\/p>\n

One of the most powerful stories Jesus told about compassion was the parable of the Good Samaritan<\/strong> (Luke 10:25\u201337).<\/p>\n

Story: The Good Samaritan<\/strong><\/p>\n

A man was traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho when he was attacked by robbers, beaten, and left half dead on the side of the road. A priest walked by, saw him, but crossed to the other side. Then a Levite\u2014another religious leader\u2014did the same. Both saw<\/em> the need but chose not to act.<\/p>\n

 Then a Samaritan came along. Samaritans and Jews despised each other culturally and religiously, yet this man responded differently:<\/p>\n

\u201cBut a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him.\u201d \u2013 Luke 10:33 (NIV)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Greek word for \u201ctook pity\u201d<\/em> (\u03c3\u03c0\u03bb\u03b1\u03b3\u03c7\u03bd\u03af\u03b6\u03bf\u03bc\u03b1\u03b9 \u2013 splagchnizomai<\/em>) means a deep, gut-level compassion that moves a person to action.<\/p>\n

The Samaritan didn\u2019t just feel sorry<\/em>. He did something<\/em>:<\/p>\n

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    He bandaged the man\u2019s wounds<\/strong> (Luke 10:34).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    He put him on his own donkey<\/strong> and brought him to an inn (Luke 10:34).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    He paid the innkeeper to continue caring for him<\/strong> and promised to cover any extra expenses (Luke 10:35).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Jesus then asked, \u201cWhich of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?\u201d<\/em> The answer: \u201cThe one who had mercy on him.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

    \u201cJesus told him, \u2018Go and do likewise.\u2019\u201d \u2013 Luke 10:37<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      Jesus Himself modeled compassion.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        \u201cWhen He saw the crowds, He had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Matthew 9:36<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Compassion was never passive for Jesus\u2014it always led to healing, teaching, or providing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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        Love requires action, not just words.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          \u201cLet us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 1 John 3:18<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          True compassion is expressed in tangible ways.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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          Compassion fulfills God\u2019s law.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            \u201cLove your neighbor as yourself.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Mark 12:31<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            The Good Samaritan lived this out, even across cultural divides.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n

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            Like the Samaritan, we encounter \u201cwounded travelers\u201d in life\u2014not always beaten physically, but hurting emotionally, spiritually, or financially. Compassion means more than sympathy; it means stepping in to meet the need in front of us.<\/p>\n

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              Compassion is bringing groceries to a struggling family.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Compassion is listening to someone who feels invisible.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Compassion is giving time, resources, or encouragement when someone is broken.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Every act of compassion\u2014big or small\u2014becomes a reflection of Jesus\u2019 love.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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              2. Connection \u2013 Listen before you lead.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

              Slowing down to connect with people is just as powerful as solving their problem. Jesus often asked questions and listened before He acted.<\/p>\n

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              Story: The Teacher Who Listened<\/b><\/p>\n

              Maria was a middle school teacher who noticed one of her students, Daniel, had stopped participating in class. He once loved learning, but now he came in with his head down and avoided eye contact.<\/p>\n

              Her first instinct was to lecture him about responsibility\u2014but instead, she decided to pause and simply listen<\/strong>. After class, she gently asked, \u201cDaniel, I\u2019ve noticed you\u2019ve been quiet lately. How are you really doing?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

              At first, Daniel shrugged. But as Maria gave him space\u2014waiting, listening without interrupting\u2014he finally opened up. His parents were going through a painful divorce, and he felt invisible at home.<\/p>\n

              Maria didn\u2019t give a quick solution. She just listened, affirmed his feelings, and reminded him that he mattered. Over time, Daniel began to re-engage in school. Her choice to listen before leading<\/em> gave him the courage to hope again.<\/p>\n

              Like Maria, we often face moments where we want to jump in with advice, solutions, or leadership. But real impact begins with connection\u2014and connection begins with listening.<\/p>\n

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                Parents connect with their children not by giving orders, but by listening to their hearts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Leaders earn trust when they take time to hear the stories of their team.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Friends show love when they listen, even without having all the answers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                True leadership doesn\u2019t start with talking<\/em>\u2014it starts with listening<\/em>. Just as Jesus modeled, asking questions and hearing someone\u2019s story is often the first step to bringing healing and guidance.<\/p>\n

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                  Listening is a command for wise living.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    \u201cEveryone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.\u201d \u2013 James 1:19<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Maria modeled this truth by putting listening before lecturing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Jesus Himself asked questions and listened.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                      When a blind man cried out to Him, Jesus asked:
                      \u201cWhat do you want me to do for you?\u201d \u2013 Mark 10:51<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Jesus already knew the man\u2019s need, but He honored him by listening first.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Connection builds trust for leadership.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                        \u201cCarry each other\u2019s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.\u201d \u2013 Galatians 6:2<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Maria carried Daniel\u2019s burden not by fixing it immediately, but by listening and creating space for healing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        Like Maria, we often face moments where we want to jump in with advice, solutions, or leadership. But real impact begins with connection\u2014and connection begins with listening.<\/p>\n

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                          Parents connect with their children not by giving orders, but by listening to their hearts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Leaders earn trust when they take time to hear the stories of their team.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Friends show love when they listen, even without having all the answers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                          \u201cTo answer before listening\u2014 that is folly and shame.\u201d \u2013 Proverbs 18:13<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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                          3. Care \u2013 Meet the need in front of you.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

                          Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is meet a very practical need. Jesus often met physical needs before opening spiritual conversations.<\/p>\n

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                          \u201cIf a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, \u2018Go in peace, be warmed and filled,\u2019 without giving them the things needed for the body\u2014what good is that?\u201d \u2013 James 2:15\u201316<\/strong>
                          \u201cFor I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink\u2026\u201d \u2013 Matthew 25:35<\/strong><\/p>\n


                          Story: The Man on the Bus<\/b><\/p>\n

                          James was riding home from work one evening, exhausted from a long day. On the bus, he noticed an older woman struggling with several heavy grocery bags. She dropped one, and the items scattered across the aisle.<\/p>\n

                          Many passengers looked away, pretending not to see. James was tired and could have done the same. But something stirred in him\u2014he thought of how he\u2019d want someone to help his own mother in that situation. So he got up, helped gather the items, carried the bags off the bus, and walked the woman to her apartment door.<\/p>\n

                          She looked at him with tears in her eyes and said, \u201cI prayed this morning that God would send me help today. Thank you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

                          James didn\u2019t solve all her problems in life. But in that moment, he met the need right in front of him.<\/p>\n

                          Small care reflects God\u2019s love.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                            \u201cAnd if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.\u201d \u2013 Matthew 10:42<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                            Even small acts, like helping with groceries, carry eternal weight.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Meeting the need in front of you doesn\u2019t require wealth, position, or a grand plan. It simply means seeing the person in front of you<\/em> and choosing to act.<\/p>\n

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                              For a neighbor, it might be sharing a meal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              For a coworker, it could be offering encouragement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                              For a stranger, it may be a simple act of kindness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                                Faith without care is empty.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                  \u201cIf a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, \u2018Go in peace, be warmed and filled,\u2019 without giving them the things needed for the body\u2014what good is that?\u201d \u2013 James 2:15\u201316<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  James could have offered kind words, but his action made the difference.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                                  Jesus praised simple acts of care.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                    \u201cFor 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\u2026\u201d \u2013 Matthew 25:35<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Jesus taught that meeting practical needs is spiritual.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                                    Small care reflects God\u2019s love.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                      \u201cAnd if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is My disciple, truly I tell you, he will never lose his reward.\u201d \u2013 Matthew 10:42<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                      Even small acts, like helping with groceries, carry eternal weight.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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                                      4. Consistency \u2013 People aren\u2019t projects.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

                                      Transformation happens over time, not in one encounter. Jesus walked with His disciples daily<\/em> for years, shaping them through consistent relationship<\/p>\n

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                                      Story: Mr. Thompson and the Quiet Student<\/b><\/p>\n

                                      Mr. Thompson was a high school math teacher known for staying after school to help students who struggled. One year, he noticed a student named Alex who rarely spoke, failed tests, and often skipped homework. Many teachers had given up on him, assuming he didn\u2019t care.<\/p>\n

                                      But Mr. Thompson chose a different approach. Instead of treating Alex like a \u201cproject\u201d to fix quickly, he invested in him with steady encouragement. Every day, he greeted Alex by name. Every week, he offered extra help, even when Alex didn\u2019t always show up. When Alex failed, Mr. Thompson didn\u2019t scold\u2014he reminded him, \u201cWe\u2019ll try again tomorrow.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

                                      Months passed before Alex began opening up. Slowly, he started coming after school, turning in assignments, and even smiling in class. By the end of the year, Alex wasn\u2019t at the top of the class, but he had passed\u2014and more importantly, he believed in himself again.<\/p>\n

                                      Mr. Thompson\u2019s consistent presence made the difference. It wasn\u2019t one lecture, one pep talk, or one tutoring session. It was daily faithfulness over time.<\/p>\n

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                                        Growth takes time\u2014don\u2019t grow weary.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                          \u201cLet us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.\u201d \u2013 Galatians 6:9<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          Mr. Thompson\u2019s patience with Alex reflects the biblical truth that change and harvest come through perseverance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                                          Jesus modeled consistency with His disciples.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                            For three years, Jesus walked with His disciples daily, teaching them, correcting them, and patiently shaping them\u2014despite their failures and doubts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                            \u201cSurely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.\u201d \u2013 Matthew 28:20<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                            His consistent presence became their foundation for transformation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                                            People aren\u2019t quick fixes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                              \u201cLove is patient, love is kind\u2026 it always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.\u201d \u2013 1 Corinthians 13:4,7<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                              Love is proven through long-term consistency, not quick results.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                              Consistency is powerful because it communicates value. When we show up again and again\u2014whether for students, children, friends, or coworkers\u2014we prove they\u2019re not just a \u201cproject\u201d but a person worth our time.<\/p>\n

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                                                Parenting requires consistency in love and discipline.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                Friendships deepen when we consistently check in.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                Ministry grows when we faithfully walk with people, not just preach at them once.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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                                                5. Commission \u2013 You are sent.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

                                                Jesus didn\u2019t just do the work Himself; He empowered His disciples to go. You are part of that same Great Commission today.<\/p>\n

                                                Story: The Nurse Who Prayed<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                Sarah was a young nurse working the night shift in a busy hospital. One evening, she was assigned to care for a patient who had just received devastating news\u2014a cancer diagnosis. The woman was alone, and tears streamed down her face as Sarah entered the room.<\/p>\n

                                                Sarah hesitated for a moment. Her job was to check vitals, not to counsel or comfort. But she felt a quiet nudge in her heart, reminding her: \u201cYou are sent.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                Instead of rushing through her tasks, Sarah pulled up a chair. She listened to the woman\u2019s fears, then asked gently, \u201cWould it be alright if I prayed for you?\u201d<\/em> The woman nodded, and through tears, she whispered, \u201cPlease.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                Sarah prayed a simple, heartfelt prayer, asking God to bring peace and strength. The woman later told her, \u201cI thought I was alone tonight\u2014but God sent you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

                                                Sarah realized that her role was more than just a nurse\u2014she was sent by God into that hospital room at that exact moment to carry His love.<\/p>\n

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                                                  Jesus was sent, and He sends us.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                    \u201cAs the Father has sent me, I am sending you.\u201d \u2013 John 20:21<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                    Just as Sarah was sent into that hospital room, every believer is commissioned into the places they already are.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                    The Great Commission calls us to go.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                      \u201cTherefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.\u201d \u2013 Matthew 28:19<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                      \u201cGo\u201d doesn\u2019t always mean to another country\u2014it can mean stepping into the assignment right in front of you.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                      God works through ordinary people.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                                        \u201cWe are therefore Christ\u2019s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us.\u201d \u2013 2 Corinthians 5:20<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                        Sarah wasn\u2019t preaching a sermon\u2014she was simply being an ambassador of Christ\u2019s love through prayer and presence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                        The Commission means we don\u2019t wait for perfect conditions or grand platforms. We are sent:<\/p>\n

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                                                          Into our workplaces as light.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                          Into our families as encouragers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                                                          Into our neighborhoods as peacemakers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                          Everyday life is the mission field.<\/p>\n

                                                          The Takeaway<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                                          You may not be called to everything, but you are called to something.<\/em> And when that \u201csomething\u201d is done in love, God multiplies it to change lives.<\/p>\n

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                                                          \u201cWhatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus\u2026\u201d \u2013 Colossians 3:1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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