"ONE" IN THE WORLD

"we are the world" was released on March 7, 1985. it was a worldwide commercial success and topped music charts throughout the world. it became the fastest-selling American pop single in history. The first ever single to be certified multi-platinum. there were critics from the music industry and the public that were mixed about its success. some enjoyed and loved the racially and musically diversity-knowing that why the singers came together was for a worthy cause: to help famine in africa. but there were others who felt the lyrics didn't challenge the listeners to question how famines occur, and thought the lyrics were abit self-promoting and maybe had selfish motives attached. the sales from t-shirts and all sorts of merchandise aided the success of "We Are the World", which made it eventually the biggest-selling single of all time. it had sold more than 20 million units and raised over $63 million for humanitarian aid in Africa and the US. the remake of "we are the world: 2010" didn't do as well and got very little attention. it's purpose was to provide aide for the earthquake devastation in haiti. in both cases-people came together to help others in need. but it really starts with "one" to make a difference in the world-whether or not it gets noticed by millions or just the person in need. it's great to see people unite to help with a worthy cause, but you don't need to wait for the worse-case-scenario to make a difference in the life or lives of others. youtube has become a great place to get a few minutes of fame. it appears that everybody wants to experience being noticed. God is the best audience to have and whether you know it or not.....you just maybe the "world" to someone you know right now. make a difference today.

FINAL THOUGHT: i have had the greatest blessings of having others make big differences in my life through the years. it's expected for your family to love you no matter what. but i have been blessed with great friendships that didn't have to love me like a family member.....but did....and still do. i am told alot about how i make others feel good about life, about who they are, and about God. but the ones who share their thoughts will never understand what an amazing honor it is for them to allow me to enter into their life and take part in their journey. making a difference in a life happens both ways: in the giving and the receiving.

QUESTION: how can you make a difference in a life today?