When I was given the responsibility of paying it forward with the $1 that I received in last week’s service, I immediately began thinking of how I could really make a difference with that one-dollar. I thought for days. I wanted to make sure that the way that I paid it forward would really mean something, be something unique. I thought of how I could double or even triple the effects of that one-dollar. The more I thought, the more the dollar sat in my wallet.

This morning (Friday), it hit me. I was the servant with 1 talent. I was afraid. Who am I to decide how the dollar would affect someone. I suddenly realized that I didn’t have faith that God would use the dollar in many ways that were beyond my understanding. Who was I to judge who needed the dollar? I did not see myself as the servant with 1 talent during the service last Sunday. However, through this challenge, I realized that I can be afraid. More importantly, I realized I don't want to be afraid.

Last Sunday’s message was clear to me on a whole new level. It is my job to plant as many seeds as I can and leave it to the Lord to decide how the seeds would grow. See, we don’t have control of the elements that affect the seeds or the how the seeds will grow, but we do have control over how many seeds we plant. We can provide an environment that helps seeds to grow. We can water the seed, we can fertilize the seed, we can provide love, care, and support to those around us. How the Lord uses what you do for Him is HIS glory.

My new thought is to make a difference in every moment that crosses, not just certain moments that I think are worth it. I choose to make a difference everyday by a gentle smile, an open door, a lended ear, a simple thank you. For you never know how God will use these moments to bless others. How many days have you secretly thought “I wish someone would notice me; I wish someone would smile at me, or hold the door open for me?” It is often the little things that can make a difference. I now know to stop waiting for the big moments, because it is the millions of small ones that can do wonders! The Lord can turn the small moments into a huge opportunity and you may never know.

Keep it simple.

Thank you for the message and the opportunity to be challenged, as this is how we grow.

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