If You Want to Make a Change, Then Stop Changing Directions

Change is possible, and you can be a catalyst. You can make a difference in the world, at least your little part of it.

You’ll have a much better chance of doing that if you focus your energy and attention rather than scatter yourself all over the map. 

It’s easy to be scattered. It’s trendy to “like” a Facebook page, go to a film screening, or wear a T-shirt. When you do a lot of things, it’s hard to do any of them really well. On the other hand, when you focus on just a few things, you have a better chance of making a deep impact.

As I write this, I’m in Karogoto, Kenya with a team from my church and the folks from The 410 Bridge. We’ve been partnering here and praying for these friends for nearly a decade. We’re encouraging the leaders who are here, empowering them to pursue their God-given vision for their community. We’ve mobilized our people to serve, allowing more than 150 from our community to experience “God-at-work” in this place. We’ve invited our church family to become a sponsorship family; nearly 200 are currently sponsoring students and playing a part in raising the quality of education that is available to the next generation. We’ve identified sustainable projects that we can jump-start and have invested considerable funds toward long-term development. We haven’t scattered our energy all over the globe; we’ve zeroed in on this place. 

Focus brings results. The churches are growing. Clean water is flowing. Schools are improving. Business are forming. Health is improving. Destinies are shifting. Lives are changing. Simply put, there is optimism and hope in a place that used to have very little. That’s what can happen when, instead of skipping all over the place, you take a long walk in the same direction. 

You want to get in on that? You can. You should. Find a people, a place or a cause that resonates with your heart and aligns with your passions. Ask God to direct your steps and prepare the path. Then stop splashing around and take a deep dive. Focus is much more difficult but much more effective and life-changing!