It is absolutely clear that God has called you to a free life. Just make sure that you don’t use this freedom as an excuse to do whatever you want to do and destroy your freedom. Rather, use your freedom to serve one another in love; that’s how freedom grows. Galatians 5:13 (MSG)
Do you ever feel like what you do is pointless? Maybe you’re a stay-at-home parent and you wonder if what you do has purpose. You may be new to your career and because you don’t hold a title yet, you wonder if you have any impact or if anyone notices you.
No matter what position you hold, you can profoundly influence and impact others for the better.
In the book The Fred Factor, Mark Sanborn tells the true story of Fred, a mailman who went above and beyond what was expected of him in his job. Because he chose to passionately love his work and genuinely care about the people he served, he saw his job as an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those he served, treating everyone he met as a friend. In a position that could be viewed as monotonous, Fred shone, brightening the lives of everyone on his route.
Fred didn’t focus on the menial part of his job. He focused on serving people and making their day brighter. It is easy to get cynical in life, but we do not always realize the impact we have on the lives of those around us through small, simple acts.
Today, transform your life from the ordinary to the extraordinary. Focus on the phenomenal opportunity you have to serve others in love, making their lives better and bringing them closer to Jesus.