So You Want to Change the World? Stop Changing Direction.

So You Want to Change the World? Stop Changing Direction.

Published August 31, 2016

Change is possible, and you can be a catalyst.
You can make a difference in the world, at least, in 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.

Paul and MeshackRight now I’m in Karogoto, Kenya with a team from my church and folks from The 410 Bridge (a non-profit organization that mobilizes the body of Christ in community-centered partnerships). We’ve been partnering with and praying for these friends for nearly a decade. We’re encouraging the leaders who are here in Kenya, empowering them to pursue their God-given vision for their community. We’ve mobilized our people to serve; more than 150 from our community have experienced “God at work” in this place. Nearly 200 families in our church are currently sponsoring students and raising the quality of education 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.

Paul DrummingFocus brings results. The churches are growing. Clean water is flowing. Schools are improving. Businesses 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 it is much more effective and life-changing!

McGinniss-120x150Paul McGuinness, D.Min. (’99, ’03, ’15)
Book coverGlobal Outreach Director and Clarks Summit Campus Pastor at Parker Hill Church

McGuinness, a three-time CSU alumnus, is the author of “Walk This Way: A Better Path to Global Engagement.” Discover a new model for global ministry at WalkThisWay.world. Find the “Walk This Way” reading plan on YouVersion.

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