Lord, I long to change the world,
To make the world a better place,
Safer, cleaner, healthier, happier.
I confess that I don’t know how.
How can I possibly make a difference?
I don’t even know where to begin.

When I was younger I dreamed.
I dreamed of doing great things,
But I know that I’m not a great person.
Mother Teresa said, “We can do no great things
Only small things with great love.”
What small things would You have me do?

I can’t feed all the hungry children,
But I know I can feed one or two.
I can’t shelter everyone who is homeless,
But perhaps I can donate a tent
And a meal and a new sleeping bag
And a new coat when it’s cold outside.

I can’t heal all the sick and lonely,
But I can pray for those who are ill.
I can donate to the homeless shelter.
I can visit someone in a nursing home,
Someone who is lonely and afraid,
Someone like me who needs a friend.

Thank You for listening to me, Lord.
Thank You for opening my eyes
And showing me small things I can do.
Thank You for loving and caring for me.
Thank You for everything You do.
In Your Holy Name I pray, amen.

“Delight yourself in the Lord and He will
give you the desires of your heart.”
—Psalm 37:4