I must be transparent and say that I have tendencies to be an over-thinker but God is working on me. What this means in practical terms, is that quite often after I have completed a task or an activity, I naturally analyse the result and think about the ways it could have been done differently or been improved. I can be my greatest critic to the point where I doubt whether it was done well or the desired result was achieved.
Case Study
The Lord, over this COVID-19 lockdown has provided a platform on social media for me to share a message of hope, restoration and renewal. To lend my voice to the discussions on topical issues that affect young people, and to encourage persons to continue on the journey with Jesus no matter how hard. That we are all in the fight together, and because we are his children we walk in victory no matter the weaknesses and struggles. A message of no condemnation and no judgement but a process of renewal to become the best versions of ourselves that we can be.
That being said, I remember coming off the live and thinking God how did I get here? Did I really make an impact tonight?. Was I just taking up space or did I really make a contribution that will shift the minds of the broken to seek a better way to live and deal with life's situations. Is my voice loud enough to make an impact? Sometimes I feel like my words are being lost amidst the larger waves of the sea of voices. There are times when I even become disheartened because it feels like uplifting and edifying posts don't get the likes, views, shares and subscriptions.
The Analysis
As a child of God we cannot use the world's standards as our measuring stick. The world judges impact and influence based on likes, followers and subscribers. By who we are, who we know, who knows us and the number of influential persons in our circle.
However, as I write this, I am reminded that I was created by God to do good works. Before I was even formed in my mother's womb He had a plan and purpose for my life and His plan will prevail through me. The King, the creator of the universe thought it important that I should live, in order to make an impact in the environment where I exist. Therefore who I am, as I am, is good enough. I am impactful.
If we are making someone smile, learn something new, reflect, worship or just feel the plethora of emotions we can connect to in order to thrive on the earth then we are making an impact. It could be 1 person or 1 million individuals , God does not judge us by numbers but by obedience, love and commitment. We could be called to be God's voice in the life of one individual and that would be more than enough.
So continue to write, sing, speak, dance, preach, teach, whatever it is that you are called to do and be consistent. You never know the kind of impact that you are making in the earth. People will not always reach out to you and tell you but continue to be a light. As I speak to you I also encourage myself. Don't be disheartened by those who have a larger voice and platform than you and use that as your measuring stick for impact. Often the greater impact is in the stillness, behind the scenes and on the smaller platforms. Those one on one moments with the broken and weary. Your voice is needed. You are impactful!
I am impactful!
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