Do For One, What You Can’t Do For All

"Hunger and Gratitude" by leonalim at free images.com

“Hunger and Gratitude” by leonalim at free images.com

How many times have you heard, “Well we can’t do it for everyone, so we can’t do it for anyone”? 

How many times have you thought, “Well, I would do that, but it really isn’t very much, and there is so much more that needs to be done, so I won’t do anything”?

Although there is value in fairness and seeking to treat all persons equally, often we use these thoughts as excuses.

[important]I want to suggest that you practice the following servant-oriented principle in your life — “Do for one, what you cannot do for all.” [/important]

Your resources are limited, your time is tight, and your talent specific. Therefore, you cannot meet every need, but you can make a difference. 

Jesus didn’t heal every sick person in Palestine, nor did He personally counsel and teach every family in Israel, but He did heal some and teach some (Mark 10:45).  Likewise, the Apostles did for one through teaching and healing what they were not able to do for all.  Be a servant!

Make a difference in your family, at your job, in the church, and in the community by choosing to give of yourself and serve.  Do for one what you cannot do for all!  You will bless others and be blessed yourself.

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Credit – I heard this line “do for one, what you cannot do for all” by Andy Stanley in his Leadership Podcast years back.

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