It Might Have Been

John Greenleaf Whittier was a famous poet in the USA in the 19th century. One of the most famous lines that Whittier ever wrote was this:

"For all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these, 'It might have been.'"

Remember, Whittier was a poet, not a pastor, but his words have great spiritual significance.

Our God is a big God, and He formed you to do big things for Him and His kingdom. He didn't form you to do small things or medium-sized things for Him & His kingdom. He formed you to do big things.

So ... are you doing big things for Him?

Are you taking big risks for Him?

Are you chasing lions for Him?

Are you getting outside of your comfort zone for Him?

Are you letting Him stretch your faith?

In Romans 14:12 (NIV), the apostle Paul tells us that one day "each of us will give an account of himself to God."

What will you say?

Will your words to God on that day be sad ones, full of lament and regret over risks not taken and lions not chased? Will your words to God on that day be nothing more than "It might have been" over and over again to Him?

The time has come to make a big change in your church or ministry.

Change "It might have been" to "It was!"

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