stanpavkovich

This past Sunday I returned home from a 10-day mission trip to Nicaragua.  The team I was a part of built several small homes for some very needy people, provided medical clinics to a local neighborhood and did drama at some area schools.

I was reminded of something on this trip…

As you look around at the world and see the need and pain in people’s lives you can become overwhelmed to a point of becoming paralyzed and begin thinking, “What is the use?  The need is too overwhelming…what difference can I make?” and we end up doing nothing.

Here is what I was reminded of:  As we completed the two small homes this thought came to me – I may not be able to change the world, but I helped change the world for these two families who needed a safe and secure home to raise a family in.  The Bible says this…”just as you have done it to the least of these you have done it unto me.”  Do not underestimate the impact you have on the people around you.  You don’t have to go overseas to impact people (although I think everybody should experience at least once in their life time an overseas mission trip).

That neighbor who just lost their spouse to cancer…that co-worker who recently went through a divorce that is filled with shame and a sense of failure.  You can be Jesus to that person just by letting them know that you care.  By offering a listening ear and being there for them.

Be blessed and be a blessing to somebody this week,

 Stan