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word4U2day
2026-07-09
Never worry about numbers
This one is really easy to fall into. Maybe you've fallen into it before. You start off enthusiastic about some great kingdom idea, or you get hyped up for evangelism, or you start a charity idea. Then, quickly, you get overwhelmed with the huge amount of work you need to do. There are so many people who've never heard of Jesus. There are so many hungry people. There is so much work.
Mother Teresa said: 'Never worry about numbers. Start with one person at a time and always start with the person nearest to you.' Her reasoning is simple: we can't do all the work, because there's only one of us. And in fact, when we try to do all the work, sometimes it can be a subtle form of people-pleasing - wanting to be 'successful' rather than wanting to be faithful to God. Paul wrote, 'I'm not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ's servant.'
The real goal is set by God. The first way of doing it is to bless whoever is closest to us. This isn't to say that God can't do 'immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine' through you (Ephesians 3:20 NIV). He's well able. All we are saying is start small and go with the people God gives you, each moment. Let God reground your busy work in relationship.
Links to Bible verses: Holy Bible
Figuring out life can be challenging. But, with this daily youth inspiration, we hope you will find the wisdom, courage, and insight you need to live out your faith in the real, messy world.
word4U2day is brought to you by I AM Youth in partnership with Celebration that also writes The Word for Today. The material is centred around youth Bible verses. It is designed to speak into certain circumstances and to encourage young people to find joy and peace. Your current circumstances do not need to define who you are.
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