Making a Difference By Belinda Jo Mathias (Mississippi)

Let your light shine before people, so they can see the good things you do and praise your Father who is in heaven.   MATTHEW 5:16 (CEB)

My energetic 70-year-old friend Mary Ann broke her leg and had to be wheelchair bound and then on crutches for quite a while. During that time, I saw a post on Facebook from one of the women of our church, seeking help decorating for a father-daughter ball. Mary Ann’s comment in response was, “If you have something I can do sitting down, I will be glad to help.” Now that is a servant spirit. Mary Ann has mastered the way to make the world a brighter place for anyone whose life she touches. So many times we fail to see our potential because we allow our limitations to discourage us. But every day we are given opportunities to reach out to serve God, to love others, and to make a difference. Whether by a phone call, a handwritten note, or just a smile, we all have the means to make our world a better place.

TODAY'S PRAYER   Father God, help us to see beyond our limitations to the potential we all have to serve you each day. Amen.   * * *     TODAY'S READING   Matthew 5:13-16         THOUGHT FOR THE DAY   I can’t do everything to serve God, but I can always do something.         PRAYER FOCUS   Those overwhelmed by their limitations