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Friday, November 26, 2010

My new Blog ... I'm gonna change the world!

Hey people. So this is my blog! Isn't it awesome? I thought so. I have no idea how many people are going to read this. Maybe 5, maybe none, maybe 100.
I've always wanted to "change the world," but I ask myself, how can one, small insignificant person change the world? With God's help, we can move mountains. So here's to me changing the world.  I'm not exactly sure where to begin, so if anyone has any advice, let me know! I want to get involved in making the injustices of the world, right.  I'm really passionate about the fact that 1.1 BILLION people in the world have no access to clean drinking water.  There are a lot of organizations that help, and one in particular is Blood: Water Mission.  Check out their website at www.bloowatermission.com.  I am also passionate about human trafficking and sex-slavery.  Ever since I watched the movie taken, I knew I wanted to do something about it.  Love146 works to free children in sex slavery. love146.org -- check it out!!
So I'm thinking to start out, I may try to raise money to build a well in Africa at my school. Not really sure yet. But if you all could be praying or if anyone has any ideas or would like to join me on this endeavor, let me know!

I thought I should end with lyrics to the song that really made me think more about how I should be out there changing the world. It's a song by Natalie Grant. It's funny cause I don't really even listen to her, but this song made me think again. I guess it's also the title of my blog. Funny.

Sometimes I get that overwhelming feeling
So sad those faces on tv
If I tried to make a difference would it hello anyway
But then I stop and to myself I say


So you wanna change the world
What are you waiting for
You say you're gonna start right now
What are you waiting for
It only takes once voice
So come on now and shout it out
Give a little more
What are you waiting for



Sometimes I feel a little helpless
Seems like I can't do a thing
But anything is possible just you wait and see
Good things happen if you just believe


Someday somehow
Gonna take that step
Cause time is ticking away


Right here right now
Before it's too late
Gonna face tomorrow today


So I guess one last thing, Natalie Grant has an organization to help women in sex-trafficking.Link.
http://www.thehomefoundation.net/




So edit number 42 on this blog... I forgot to mention that I was deeply inspired by the book Do Hard Things by Brett and Alex Harris. Seriously, I wish I would have read that book years ago.  It is a challenge to young people to not be lazy and do something great.  We all have the potential to do something great, so why aren't we? Seriously, check out their website/ blog at www.therebelution.com. Seriously, it's a moving book and you can get a lot from them. That's all.

2 comments:

  1. yay yay yay!!! love146 and clean water! not only is half of my school doing presentations in Russia when they go on outreach about sex slavery and human trafficking, but my half going to the amazon will be digging wells to provide clean water!

    oh by the way. the reason i found out about sex slavery to begin with is because natalie grant was at a conference speaking about it. this is really funny how connected our passions are right now :)

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  2. Hey! I love this blog so far, Rachel! Way to go!

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