"Let it Start with Me"

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere--in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
Acts 1:8

"If you cling to your life, you will lose it, and if you let your life go, you will save it."
Luke 17:33

What does it mean to ask for God to bring change and improvement?  It means that we are asking Him to change the world around us and we sometimes forget that He uses us to do it.  Therefore, the real question should actually be-"God, what can You do through me to change the world around me?" 

We are the hands and feet of the Lord.  Therefore, we need to be willing to sacrifice to see His purposes go forth in the world.  This is the only way we can affect eternity and leave a lasting, worthwhile legacy for those that will come after us.

Lets get real- what do you really mean when you pray?  God send someone else to change the world because I'm all good in my little circle- or are you willing to change your lifestyle according to what God desires of you?  Are you willing to cast down all doubt, fear and everyother negative thought that sets itself up against the Word of the Lord and go forth in holy, spiritual battle for Him, loving those that seem unlovable and ultimately changing the world?  We all want to say yes, but I pray that this week as you seek the Lord for others, you would also ask Him to show you His heart, and His desire for your own life and them ask Him for strength that you would be able to go out and affect eternity for His Glory. 

Listen to the song "Let it Start with Me" to the right