Make Things Happen
Theme of the week: Take Action!
Sunday, May 13, 2012
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Who Said It … Terry A. Smith
Terry A. Smith has served as lead pastor of The Life Christian Church in West Orange, New Jersey, for 20 years. He is a cofounder of the New York City Leadership Center and an instructor in its Leadership Fellows program. He is passionate about challenging, developing, and encouraging leaders. He holds a bachelor of science in organizational management and a master of arts in organizational leadership. He is also the author of Ten. (Find out more about Terry's book at livingten.com). He has been married to his wife, Sharon, for 28 years, and they have three adult children.
What he Said … Make Things Happen
We must understand that our actions create history. Darrow Miller said, "God has given us the unfathomable privilege of being co-creators with him. Man, made in God's image, is given the awesome task of bringing forth all the potential of creation …. God, angels, and men can intervene to change the course of history." It's no wonder then that cultures rooted in this ethic believe that life can get better, that progress is possible in the material world. These types of societies reflect a sense of ambition, action, discovery, and optimism. They act to make history better.
Do not sit around and wait for history to happen to you. While we know the end of the story for the universe, we don't know what our role will be in it. Do not live as if your actions have no impact. Be an actor, not a victim.
Key Study Passage: Psalm 119:57-60
Adapted from Ten (HigherLife, 2011) by permission. All rights reserved by the copyright holder and/or the publisher. May not be reproduced.
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Father, please make me a man of action who is not afraid to live from my convictions to make the world a better place.
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