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Four Proven Ways to Make History 

2/16/2017

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His bold shirt immediately caught my attention. He was patiently waiting in the long Customs line at the port. We’d both just returned home from vacation. The crowded room was packed with travelers from all over the world, but this one man stood out.

He kind of looked like an elderly Norwegian weight lifter. He was obviously in good shape, and his bright eyes and upturned smile quietly spoke of passion and purpose.
I wanted to cut through the throng over to where he was planted and ask him about his life. “What makes your heart come alive, sir?”

I was incredibly challenged by the message his attire declared.  
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The black t-shirt was emblazoned with 2 simple words in neon yellow. Two words proclaiming, “My life is going to make a difference.” Two words that tipped the scales from mediocre to magnificent:

Make History

The guy in the black t-shirt was a world changer, and I wanted to join his club. I want my life to make a difference in this world. 

I want to make history, not excuses. 

How about you? Are you ready to change the world for Jesus? In the New Testament, we see how God used simple, uneducated men to change the course of history. They weren’t talented or super geniuses. They just allowed God to use them and followed the leading of the Holy Spirit. 
If you want to “Make History,” I’ve got 4 suggestions on how you can start today right where you are.
 
4 Ways You Can Make History

  • Be a Storyteller: Tell your redemption story and help someone step from death to life.  Speak the truth boldly.
“At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person” (Colossians 4:2-6, ESV).
 
  • Be a Prayer Warrior: Pray for revival and watch God show up in miraculous ways. Fight for world change on your knees.
“…if My people who are called by My name humble themselves, and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Now My eyes will be open and My ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place” (II Chronicles 7:14-15).
  • Be a Pseudo-Philanthropist: Use your finances to grow eternal investments.  You can support a missionary or give to ministries that share the Gospel around the world like Compassion International or Samaritan’s Purse.
 
“As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life” (I Timothy 6:17-19).
 
  • Be a Bridge Builder: Remember you are called to be God’s Ambassador of reconciliation. Forgive as you have been forgiven and extend God’s grace to the hurting.  
“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake He made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. Working together with Him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For He says, ‘In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.’ Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation” (II Corinthians 5:20-6:2).

Let’s turn the world upside-down for Jesus. Make history, my friends. 

About Lyli

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Lyli Dunbar loves teaching.  For 17 years, she mentored teenagers in the Christian school setting, and now she has serves as Associate Director of Curriculum at Trinity International University Florida. Lyli married her Prince Charming in her 40’s and has a heart for encouraging young couples and singles in God’s waiting room.  She enjoys road trips with her husband, connecting with women through Bible study, and reading way too many books. Lyli writes about life lessons and faith on her personal blog. You may also connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

6 Comments
Brenda link
2/17/2017 10:42:07 am

Make History. I love that too, Lyli.

You always have the best "list" posts. Thanks for your thoughtful writing...you're "making a difference." :)

xoxo

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Lyli @3dlessons4life.com link
2/22/2017 07:41:07 am

Thank you, cheerleader friend!

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Leslie976 link
2/17/2017 12:14:59 pm

Lyli, This was really good. Your four points spoke to me and are definitely things I need to keep in my memory. Thank you for this!

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Lyli @3dlessons4life.com link
2/22/2017 07:42:06 am

Me, too! I am trying to be more proactive by making goals and not just thinking about it, but actually doing it.

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Jerralea link
2/22/2017 08:39:35 am

Lyli, love your four points! Each one is awesome.

I want to Make History, too!

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Alice Walters link
2/24/2017 05:50:16 am

This is terrific! I love the challenges of your 4 suggestions, but for those of us who have been doing them for a while, they serve as a wonderful affirmation. Maybe we should have tee shirts saying, MAKING History. Blessings for your day from your neighbor at Kelly's.

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