I really like this quote. I think this is a philosophy that everyone should embrace and live up to. The 'poor lil ole me' frame of mind does not sit well with me. We all need a 'can do' attitude, whether it amounts to a mountain or a mole hill in our eyes.
When the idea of being just one person and what can I do comes up, I think of two people. First, Adam's fall from grace destined sin to be in the lives of mankind forever. That was a pretty big impact he made for our lives. Secondly, God sent one man to save us from sin.. Jesus. The One taught us, died for us, redeemed us and loves us.
We can each do something and that is why we are each given different fruits of the spirit. We aren't all the same and that is why the church body works together for the benefit of the whole.
We can all claim 'interference', like in a football game, to blocking our actions but that shouldn't stop us from trying. Make a play, don't hold back.
You were made by design to fulfill His plan, go and do it without hesitation.
Oh, I love this. One of my favorite quotes too, and you made it even so much better. If it were not for all the "ones", there would be no "whole". Thank you, sweet Angie...you always bless us with your wise words. Love you, T.
ReplyDeleteAnd you are a big one, I must say! Love you so much!
ReplyDeleteAnd we have the One within us....crazy that. Thanks Angie!
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I like this quote too and totally agree.
ReplyDeleteA friend posted this comment on FB today and it reminded me of your blog post....I like it a lot...hope you do too:
ReplyDelete"I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples."
-Mother Teresa
Love you, Twylia
What a relief that God doesn't call us to do "everything," but somehow by our daily obedience to and abiding in Him, He accomplishes His will through us.
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