In a world of over 6 billion people, it's easy to feel lost in the statistics. But you are "one of a kind"-you are unique! There is not another individual quite like you-anywhere in the world!
Edward Everett Hale said, "I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do."

The psalmist David said, "For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well" (Psalm 139:13, 14, NKJV).

As an individual in the Lord's kingdom, are you finding your niche to make your unique contribution in the work and service of the Lord? (Note 1 Corinthians 12:12-27).

Sometimes a person may fail to work in available ways of service because he feels those ways are small and insignificant. Small beginnings usually precede larger responsibilities (Luke 14:7-11). Jesus said, "He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much" (Luke 16:10).

Perhaps you are thinking, "But what about little old me? What difference can I make?"

Near the end of an "urban legends" article which discredited some falsehoods on "One Vote," the writer gives some true examples of the significance of one vote: Andrew Johnson did retain his office by one vote. In 1839, Marcus Morton was elected governor of Massachusetts by one vote. Rutherford B. Hayes was elected President in 1876 by one vote. One was all it took.

Although you may consider your contribution to the Lord's work rather small and insignificant, the Lord's estimation of your service may be quite different. Jesus said the poor widow who gave 2 small copper coins into the treasury gave more than all the other contributors (Mark 12:41-42). The Lord said even a disciple's gift of a cup of cold water is significant to Him (Matthew 10:42).

Each one in the body of Christ has opportunities to work and serve, to edify and encourage, to pray and study, to help and give, to visit and invite, to reach and teach, to assist and supply, to console and sympathize.

"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord" (1 Corinthians 15:58).