DAY 3 — Influence
Theme: You Are Impacting More Than You Think
Scripture: Matthew 5:14–16, 1 Timothy 4:12
A small nation like Scotland didn’t just exist quietly.It influenced the world.
Its ideas, inventions, beliefs, and people spread far beyond its borders.Nlot because it was the biggest…
But because what it carried didn’t stay contained.That’s how influence works.
It spreads.Jesus said:
“You are the light of the world… A city on a hill cannot be hidden.”
Not:“You might be”
Not:“If you try hard enough”He said:
You are
That means one thing:
You are already influencing.
Right now.
Not one day. Not when you’re ready.
Today.
The only question is:
What are you spreading?
Because influence isn’t always loud.
It’s in:how you respond under pressure
how you speak to people
what you tolerate
what you stand for
will eventually flow out of you.
If pressure formed:
bitterness → you spread it
fear → you reflect it
compromise → you normalize it
But if God forms:
endurance → you strengthen others
truth → you clarify things
faith → you shift atmospheres
Paul told Timothy:
“Don’t let anyone look down on you… but set an example…”
Not when you’re older.
Not when you’re perfect.
The Hard Truth
You don’t get to choose
whether you influence people.
You only get to choose
how.
Some people influence by:
drifting
blending in
staying silent
Others influence by:
standing firm
living clearly
staying aligned
And most don’t realize:
Your quiet decisions are louder than your public words.
Stop asking:
“Am I making an impact?”
Start asking:
“What kind of impact am I making?”
Because someone is watching:
how you handle pressure
how you carry your faith
how you live when no one applauds

If someone followed your life…
where would they end up?

Lord,
Help me to see that my life matters more than I think.
Where I’ve been careless, correct me.
Where I’ve been silent, strengthen me.
Where I’ve drifted, realign me.
Let my life reflect You clearly—
not just in words, but in how I live.
Use me to influence in a way that points back to You.
Amen.