Don't Give Up

This is for all the other people out there who've tried to make a difference. This for those people who've dreamed big, but gotten discouraged.

You wanted to change the world. You wanted to make a difference. Right? 

News flash: The world doesn't like change. The world doesn't like 'different'. 

Are you in this for acknowledgement? Are you trying to 'change the world'? Or is it really that deep down what you want is for people to think of you as: 'the person who started it all...' 

Is that what you want? Because if it is, you'll never be satisfied. If it's all about you, then this is what will happen: Small encouragements, that would mean everything to someone focused on a cause, will not matter to you. And small setbacks, that someone focused on a cause could let roll off their backs, will devastate you. 

Look at all the great organizations that are helping to change the world: Invisible Children, The Rebelution, I Am Second, World Vision, and many others. Do you think they started off as well-known organizations with tons of supporters? They didn't! Yeah sure, maybe some of them had more support than others at the beginning, but not much. 

If you really care about the cause you're supporting, starting from scratch won't bother you. You should be excited about every single opportunity to move forward. No matter how small or simple. One more follower for your blog, one more 'like' on Facebook, one more 'I'll help! Just keep up the good work'. If it isn't all about you and your image then you won't overlook any of these encouragements.

Don't be discouraged. Keep going. Just be warned-> if you are willing to lie down and give up over obstacles at the very beginning, where does that leave you later on? God can use someone else if you aren't willing to deal with the obstacles, road blocks, and hard work. But when He does, you won't be along to enjoy the end result. It isn't always easy to get there, but if God's involved, it's definitely going to be worth it.