I Can Make a Difference

This month's GPS Life Journey Story … I Can Make a Difference by Bill Myers.  Originally published in 2014, as part of Nolen Rollins' book called "Purpose Discover and Fulfill Your Life Purpose".

I have been a faithful Christian and church attendee for many years. I would consider myself a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, not perfect by any means, but committed to knowing and following Christ. Yet I had given little thought to how I could serve Christ within my professional life other than by conducting business by the principles of the Bible.

I have always had a desire to serve God and to be a faithful steward of the gifts and resources He has entrusted to me. Then I decided to participate in a GPS Life Journey small group that actually met in the law office where I work. I was amazed at the clarity I received from the GPS process. I had a clearer understanding of how God had gifted and shaped me and wanted to use me in His Kingdom. Along with that clarity came an increased passion to be used by Him. 

I discovered God’s mission for my life. I realized that I could carry out that mission within my normal professional responsibilities.

I was able to create both financial and time margin to serve others within my profession. I realized that I had a God-given responsibility, as part of my total life stewardship, to use my experiences and knowledge to serve God by serving others, doing what I best knew how to do.

I can make a difference in the lives of others that will have eternal Kingdom impact. How about you? Do you understand the amazing potential God has given you to make a difference in the world?

William H. Myers is a Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates Attorney. He practices estate planning, wealth preservation law and charitable gift planning with the Naples office of Porter Wright Morris and Arthur LLP where he is a partner.