Christian Devotional: Never Doubt Your Importance

This devotion reflects on how God's Spirit works through individuals, small groups and the process of rebuilding and healing life in all forms. It encourages us to see that all over the world small groups are forming to withstand the destructive forces we experience.

Transcript

Never doubt,

Quote,

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,

Committed citizens can change the world.

Indeed,

It's the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead,

Meditation.

Sometimes when the work we put in every day does not produce much visible fruit,

And when the possibilities we envision as we lay infrastructure seem so far removed from the impact we want,

And when we feel so small compared to the overwhelming task and needs at hand,

Then it helps to remember that each small group of committed people around the world is held by a much bigger plan.

The only comfort and encouragement we have is the belief that there is a benign power that wants to move all suffering toward healing,

All destruction toward a place of rebuilding,

And all hate toward a place of forgiveness and redemption.

It's not the numbers that matter,

And not the current impact,

But more so the amazing potential,

Thoughtfulness,

And dedication we put into our work.

It is so comforting to know and hold on to the assurance that our small contribution is part of a much larger master plan.

Prayer.

Creative and powerful God,

You love the small beginnings.

You delight in the daily small work we do to co-create with you.

You are excited even when only two of three people come together.

As long as we acknowledge your spirit at work,

And we remain committed,

And do not give up but trust the process,

You can create amazing things we never dreamed of.

Thank you for your love of the small beginnings,

For small groups,

And for the amazingly large plan you have for this earth and for humanity.

Amen.

And the quote is from Matthew 18,

20,

For where two or three gather in my name,

There am I with them.

Have a wonderful day.