As Christians, each of us has a resource. That resource is our Circle of Influence. Inside the circle are the people God has placed in our lives whom we influence. Maybe it’s in a very small way as we smile and make someone’s day. Or perhaps, it’s in a much more significant way as a teacher, a surgeon, a coach or a boss. For many women, their family, friends and community form the significant part of their Circle.
Yet most women are unaware of their power within the circle. At times, it can even feel like a burden when we see those inside our sphere of influence as people we are tasked to care for. What we may miss is this circle is our mission field.
The Power of Influence
The people within our circle are constantly learning by listening and watching our lives. So, the question we should ask ourselves is – are we using our influence to serve the Kingdom of God?
In Matthew 28:16-20 we are told, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said,
All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.
And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
Our calling cannot be made any more clear. We know exactly what Jesus intended for His followers – to make disciples of all nations.
Using Your Circle
So what happens when we ask the Holy Spirit to help us see our circle of influence as our mission field? If we begin to realize the purpose and the power of our influence to mold it into something beautiful?
When we begin to walk with those in need, feed those who are hungry, help those who are poor and love those who are unloved, our Circle becomes about more than just friendship and transforms into something we can use in service to Jesus’ command. And as we spread the message and compassion of Jesus Christ, we can guide those who we influence to do the same.
This ia amazing. As I went to my desk this morning for quiet time in prayer and scripture, I told God I needed to be selfish today and pray just for me. As I am recovering from a broke foot and had 3 teeth pulled and am experiencing intence pain that is not normal for that procedure. I’m suppose to return to work tomorrow and need reliefand strenght for that. I got all these scripyures on witnessing to and serving others. Heb.13:1-3, Matt.25:40, Luke10:38, Romans16:16.And 3 of my devotional booklets were about serving others. Tonight scrolling through FB, I came upon your post and got this also! I have no idea what it all has to do with my physical pain and needing strenghth to endure, but God is talking to me that I am to be serving somehow, somewhere!
Melody,
So sorry for the delay, but wonderful to hear that it meant something to you!