Change the World

You know that feeling that you get when you know something is going to happen? Well recently, I have realized that I have been having one of those feelings. I have been having the feeling that I am going to change the world.

It is crazy to look back and see how my life has unfolded so far. I have grown so much through the experiences I have had and the council I have been given from so many important people in my life. I know that everything I have gone through has built who I am today, and I am excited to move forward and see what is in store.

There is a lot of excitement in my heart when I think about the idea of changing the world. While I do not know how that is going to specifically play out in my life, I know that I am going to make a difference. I have a heart for people, and I want to do what I can to make people's lives a little better than they already are through God's grace.

I currently work at Starbucks in Carmel, Indiana, and have realized the impact that I am already making in people's lives. I have customers approaching and opening up with me, which has been a real privilege, about their lives. It makes me a little nervous that I can impact people so much, even in a quick exchange at a coffee shop. It makes me think about what I do, and how I approach my job. While it is easy to go to work and get by with the least amount of work possible, I challenge myself daily to rise above the urge to be lazy and pour my everything into what I do. Some days are easier for me than others.

I am currently studying Religion at Liberty University, and am excited to see how that is going to play into my life. Whether I become a pastor, worship leader, make a career at Starbucks, or whatever God has in store for me, I know that I will be thoroughly equipped to make the difference I am supposed to make in the world.

While knowing what has been put on my heart is great, it also comes with great responsibility. I have to move forward in a way that is pleasing to God, and hold myself to a standard that is above the world. And that has been something I have been learning to do. I also am learning to be content and satisfied in the current place God has me placed. As humans, we have this urge to go further, be better, etc. And that is something I have to fight internally, because I am were God wants me right now. I do not think that it is bad to want to do more, but I cannot get caught up in the more that I miss the now.

So yes, I am going to change the world!

If you want to pray for me, I ask that you ask God to pave the way for me. That He will go before me in grace and soften people's hearts so that He can use me to reach those that are lost, as well as those who need encouragement. I also ask that you pray that I will be strong in Him, so that when I feel like I cannot, I can because He can.

Blessings,

Nick