It Is Possible To Change Your World

On Monday morning I found myself sitting in a parking lot programing a new cell phone, what I didn't know was that I was about to come to face to face with a person that understood that she could make a difference right where she was at. I became fascinated with a construction worker that was directing traffic. The one that holds the stop/ slow sign and controls the flow of traffic around a road construction site. Often these workers seem almost lifeless as they direct people around the barriers. No doubt this job could be rather boring at times. Not this lady, she excelled at being the best. She didn't let boredom or indifference take hold. She smiled at every person, nodded her head and motioned in such a graceful way to each motorist as they drove around the construction zone. She had people waving back at her, smiling and it even seemed they were happy to wait in the traffic. People coming in the opposite direction seemed to know her, likely because she had directed them around the barriers earlier that day. The passing motorists shouted greetings and waved as they passed by. She changed her world. I have never observed someone in this type of work that had such a great attitude or who wanted to make a difference. She clearly understood that she could "bloom where she was planted". That she could make a choice to make a difference.

I couldn't help but wonder if I approached life with her kind of attitude how much impact I could have for Christ. I know people would see something in me.

"God, help us to be all that you have planned for us to be. Help us to show your love right where we are and to see today as an opportunity to make a difference. To make the most of difficult jobs, difficult family situations, and unpleasant circumstances. Especially help those of us who find ourselves in great situations, yet lack the courage and faith to show who you are in our everyday lives. Fill us with your life changing power. May we be what you have called us to be right now, rather than wishing for perfect circumstances. I pray that the world is different as a result of our influence today. In Jesus Name Amen"

Thanks to the construction worker who showed me what it means to make a difference no matter what.