Diakoneo

Diakoneo, Greek for "serve".

It seems so simple, so easy, but why do I hesitate so often? Lately I have been struggling with this big concept of legacy and what I will be remembered as or who I will be remembered as. To be honest, it is a really scary thought. Being the nerd that I am I gathered all of the books and read all of the research that I possibly could and across the board the people who are the most highly respected and remembered had one thing in common: they served. Think about it. From Jesus to Gandhi or to be less philosophical even Teddy Roosevelt all served. They placed others' interests and desires and well being before themselves. Jesus, apart from all of his religious affiliations was a revolutionary that helped shaped the modern standards of ethics and morals. Gandhi, a man who helped liberate a country, spent most of his time doing the little things, feeding people and sheltering orphans. Teddy, although in an obvious position of power, still focused on the welfare of his nation with a heroic air that has hardly been seen in any president since. We remember them. Not because they necessarily had a desire to be remembered but because they had a desire to help (serve) those around them. All of this to say.....

I want to make a difference.

I don't know how, I am not sure how it will look. But, I am sure that there are hundreds or even thousands of people out there just like me. My goal is to help create a people group that isn't remembered for these amazing feats that they accomplished, or because they broke a world record. I want to inspire, and be a part of a generation that is remembered for all of the little things. For stopping to walk a lady across the street, to help unload groceries, to stop and listen to an old man's story. Things that every single one of us can do with out any distinguishing qualities, other than our distinguishing acts. And in the end, we will be remembered. Maybe not with crosses, or stuffed animals, but in the hearts and minds of the people we touch, we will be remembered.