Whenever you are
tempted to feel like you or your life’s work are somewhat small compared to
others or contrasted with your original plans and dreams, prayerfully consider
the following story.
A vacationing
businessman was walking along a beach when he saw a young boy. Along the
shore were many starfish that had been washed up by the tide and were sure to
die before the tide returned. The boy walked slowly along the shore and
occasionally reached down and tossed one of the beached starfish back into the ocean.
The businessman,
hoping to teach the boy a lesson in common sense, walked up to him and said, “I’ve
been watching what you are doing, son. You have a good heart, and I know
you mean well, but do you realize how many beaches there are around here and
how many starfish are dying on every beach every day. Surely such an
industrious and kind-hearted boy such as yourself could find something better
to do with your time. Do you really
think that what you are doing is going to make a difference?”
The boy looked up at
the man, and then looked down at a starfish by his feet. He picked up the
starfish, and as he gently tossed it back into the ocean, he said, “It makes a
difference to that one!”
My friend, if you can somehow make a difference with just one person, your life is incredibly significant and abundantly blessed.
Sisters and
brothers, be continually blessed and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE
READY TO MEET YOUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!
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