YOU make a Difference

Sometimes we all need a little pick me up from time to time. I have a friend who has been dealing with a bunch of personal things and it has started to take it's toll on her. I think it is during the most difficult of times that we realize just how strong we are. We may not see it through our eyes, but believe me, others do. I know often I make the drive into work and yes, even though I can honestly say I love my job, I often ask myself, do I truly make a difference in the lives of others? I sometimes don't like telling others what my job title is. Some hear the word Receptionist and think "ohh". I honestly think people believe I just sit here in my office and answer the phone all day. Boy if you only knew. I also love how people assume that I have no sort of education. That's probably my favorite. Why is that we look at people and automatically assume because of their job title that's what defines them? For instance...Waitress, Hostess, Housekeeper, Stay at Home Mom...the list goes on. I will have you know that MANY well educated people and financially blessed folks all work in those areas. So why are we so quick to judge? Just like my friend who is facing many trials right now, I want YOU to know that you do make a difference in the lives of others. It all matters because you matter. I don't care if you make minimum wage, or if you are a billionaire. EVERYTHING we do makes a difference. You could be an ice scream scooper or a top executive at a law firm. It's all in how you treat people. If you are doing everything for God's glory, then yes, you do make a difference in the lives of others. I know it sometimes takes us a little while to see the BIG picture and to see it clearly. Would I love to make more money? Most definitely. I mean who wouldn't? And it's not just adults who make a difference, children make a difference too. I was so proud of my son yesterday. We recently celebrated his Birthday and as a result he had been given money. My husband text me while at work to tell me that James donated a portion of his money to MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association). As a Mother this truly blesses me heart. No one asked him to do it, he simply volunteered. He could have kept that money for himself and spent it on Legos or other toys, but he didn't. He decided that he was going to make a difference in the lives of others. One simple act of kindness goes a long way. Today I ask you to think about your job or what you do on a day to day basis. Think about how you treat people. Do you spend your day moping and complaining or do you go about your day doing the best to your ability? You can and you will make a difference in the lives of others as long as you give him the glory. Just like my friend who is facing a difficult time. As long as she does everything unto his glory, then the victory is already hers. Be proud of who you are and what you do and never let a job title define you. We are all so much more, and yes we all make a difference!