Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. On the contrary:
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
– Romans Chapter 12: verses 14-21
We are created in the image of God to live out our purpose and He invites us to be part of an even bigger plan! As you grow in your relationship with God, the new life you have found will be seen by others. Your story can make a difference as you point others to Jesus. Jesus was the ultimate example of making a difference – He gave His life so we could be forgiven and live free! So, as you learn to become like Him over the coming days, months, years… you will notice it impacts how you speak, behave, and think. It’s a journey of transformation that starts today!
We believe making a difference isn’t just something we do at church, but it’s WHO we are—it’s a disposition. It’s the result of a life transformed when we say yes to Jesus. As we are changed on the inside, we develop a desire to do something for others. We can live this out in a variety of practical ways. A simple first step for you may be to help an elderly neighbor, offer childcare to a single parent, or become a Daymaker.
Make a Difference is about taking a practical step to live like Jesus and partner with God’s people to build His Kingdom. We’re in this together! We are here to help you in your new journey to know God, find freedom, discover purpose and make a difference.
Spend time answering these questions today. Write your responses in a journal or talk through them with someone your trust!
- Who is a person that has made a difference in your life?
- What do you want to ask God for as you begin this new journey of faith?
- What is one next step you can take from here?
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