Making a Difference: Small Actions, Big Impact
In a world where it sometimes feels like we are powerless to create change, it is important to remember that there is always an opportunity to serve, to love, to resist injustice, and to make a difference. Every day, we have the chance to bring goodness into the lives of others, whether in big ways or small ones. This message echoes the prayer we shared last Sunday—a call for our leaders to make decisions that reflect God’s commandments of life, justice, and peace. But we also prayed for ourselves, that we would be people who work together to end violence and to build a world that is safe and just for all.
It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the world’s current situation. But God calls each of us to bring change by starting with what we can do right now, wherever we are. We do not need to be in a position of power to make a difference; we just need a willing heart. Big changes always start with small actions, often by ordinary people doing simple things in their daily lives.
Let us think about Jesus’ life. He did not come with armies or wealth; he came as one person with a message of love, mercy, and justice. He healed, fed, taught, and forgave, one person at a time. And with each act, he showed us that love has power—a power that can change lives and, ultimately, the world. Jesus invites us into that same kind of love and compassion. He shows us that kindness, mercy, and humility are the way forward. He reminds us that no act of love is too small or insignificant.
John Wesley also beautifully said: “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.” This call is an invitation to be part of something bigger than ourselves. It reminds us that each act of kindness, each time we stand up for justice, each moment we show compassion, we are living out God’s commandment to love our neighbors.
God has already given each of us something special: the ability to love, to care, to reach out, and to resist what is wrong. We are saved by grace, which is freely given to us. This grace gives us the strength to keep going, to keep believing, and to keep working for a better world. By God’s grace, we are called not just to keep the faith but to live it out every day.
So, let us start where we are. It might look like checking in on a neighbor who’s going through a tough time, standing up for someone who feels alone, listening to someone who needs comfort, or praying for our leaders and communities. It might look like volunteering, offering a meal to someone in need, or speaking up when something is not right. These small acts of love and resistance matter. They are the seeds of peace, justice, and transformation.
And we don’t do this work alone. We are in this together, supporting one another, encouraging one another, and leaning on each other. We can remind each other of God’s love and find strength in community, in prayer, and in faith. When we take action, we do so knowing that Jesus walks with us, bringing peace, hope, and courage.
In this journey, let us be instruments of God’s love, bringing compassion to those around us. Let us work together, pray together, and live out the love Jesus taught us. Small actions may seem humble, but they can spark big changes. It is in these moments that we feel the warmth of God’s love, see the strength in our faith, and find the peace that only Jesus can bring.
So, let’s go forward and do all the good we can—today, tomorrow, and always. Together, we can make a difference, one act of love at a time.
Warmly,
Rev. David Gaitan – Pastor
