“Our souls are hungry for meaning, for the sense that we have figured out how to live so that our lives matter.” (Rabbi Harold Kushner)

Life is a journey. It is not static (although sometimes, you really feel as if nothing changes, have changed or will change). But as time continues to march forward, and the earth turns on its axis, as the movements in the universe continue in spite of our inability to grasp the vastness, the enormity of outer realms, our bubble also changes. We born, age and we die. We are like travelers trapped in time and the confines of fleshly existence, mired in a world overflowing with pain, evil and hate. Can we imagine God being one of us?

As we ponder these things, thoughts of our purpose, reasons for existence and life itself splash across our consciousness like torrents of cold rain. How can we make an impact to the world around us? How can we change the world? How can we make a difference before our time is up?

It starts with us doing the small things, little action, and moving forward step by step to make a difference. As we move on in our journey towards destiny, let me encourage you to “finish well”.

Lao Tzu (Chinese philosopher) said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

 “Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step in your life. “I do my best thinking on the move – not sitting. You’re supposed to leave footprints in the sands of time.” John C. Maxwell

The Bible (KJV)

Galatians 6:9 – And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Philippians 3:14 – I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
2 Timothy 4:7 – I have fought a good fight, I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith:
Hebrews 12:1 – Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

Let us not concentrate on the things we have tried and failed at- but let us look towards the future and look for opportunities to help others. Let us make the decision today to reach for the higher goal- to finish the work and to finish well.

“The people who most often make the biggest difference are the people who are first to step up and help.” “One of the great ironies of life is that if you give up your life, you gain it. If you help others, you benefit. If you lose yourself, you find yourself.” John C. Maxwell paraphrasing Jesus Christ- lay down your life for others.

The path to a significant life- John C. Maxwell

1. Set out “to make a difference” – You need this drive to attain significance.
2. Do “something that makes a difference” – Nurture and harness your capabilities and talents. Together, they empower your “sweet spot” or impetus to take action that accomplishes good for others.
3. Do “something with people who want to make a difference” – You stand a better chance of doing something meaningful if you form a partnership with others.
4. “Do “something at a time when it makes a difference” – Act with urgency and seize the moment to help someone else. Don’t confuse success with significance. Success means doing what’s good for yourself; significance means doing something good for others. Living a life of significance is real success.

Make every day your masterpiece.” John Wooden (basketball coach UCLA)