“We Can Make a Difference”

One of my favorite songs is Jaci Valasquez’ “We Can Make a Difference.” It makes me want to stand up and conquer the world in Jesus’ name! It’s kind of like a fight song. It’s inspiring ~ It’s empowering ~ And it’s contagious!

Look around your world
It will testify
Some have empty hearts
Some have hungry eyes
God can heal the suffering through our hands
Find compassion, take a stand

We can make a difference
We can make a change
We can make the world a better place….

Teach the world to smile
And hear angels sing
Feel the breath of God
And the power it brings
It’s time to come together, you and I
And share the love of Jesus Christ

We can make a difference
We can make a change
We can make the world a better place…

I don’t know if the Compassion International staff and volunteers walk around singing this song but… I do know that they are living it. I saw it first hand while visiting their project centers in and around Quito, Ecuador. They gave me a clear picture of God’s vision for the poor and the needy.

Jesus calls us to “love as I have loved you” and to serve “the least of these” for the Glory of God. Compassion’s response is to love children living in poverty the way God loves them. It’s His love that shines through the eyes of everyone involved with Compassion International. That’s exactly what God desires from each of us – that we share His passion for the poor and the needy.

I’ve put together a list of some practical ways to implement God’s vision for the poor and the needy, and to share His vision with your children, youth group, Sunday school class, small group, Gather and Grow group, etc. Get creative ~ Have fun ~ Make a Difference… singing is optional!


Sweet Blessings,
LeAnn