I happen to be a leader who believes in the power of a moment. A single moment in the presence of God can alter a destiny and rock the world. I hear something almost every day that reinforces that reality.

I read a card today from a thankful mother.  Her son had been far from God for many years.  She reminded me about one line in a sermon I preached this summer.  (I don’t even remember saying it like she said I said it…hmmm…) The Holy Spirit used this one sentence to draw the kid back to Christ. It sparked a sequence of spiritual steps in his life, and apparently, he’s preparing for mission work in Africa now. That all began because of the power of a moment.

Don’t minimize the magnitude of a moment if you’re:

• Standing up to preach Sunday

• Leading a small group in your home Tuesday

• Leading God’s people in worship through music this weekend

• Engaging a difficult conversation that God has been prompting you about for a while

• Coming up on an opportunity to encourage someone who’s on the edge of disillusionment

• Disciplining your children consistently when it would be easier to let them run wild

• Forgiving an offense that feels unforgiveable

• Praying for a breakthrough that seems complicated and out of reach

Significant change takes time.  But it’s often ignited in a moment. Don’t underestimate the uniqueness of your moment.  Make it matter.

It is my prayer that you make every moment God gives you matter for the benefit of others and for His glory.

by Rick Phillips