Walk with Christ...Day 9

Today is day nine of our 14 day walk with Christ. Below are your questions, story, and scriptures to read. Remember to ponder the questions and keep in mind the story that you read and perhaps take it with you to re-read. At the end of the day, evaluate how you did, and write your thoughts and feelings in your journal.

Day 9 Questions:
How do I guard against pride?
Am I proud?
Do I do the right things for the right reasons?
Do I make a difference?

Story: Making a Difference

It was still early, the mist had not yet cleared from the sea. In the distance, a solitary figure stood throwing objects out over the water. Walking along the debris strewn beach, I looked at the masses of starfish scattered everywhere. The tide had thrown them in, stranding them on the beach. As the sun rose higher, they would soon perish.
Approaching the stranger, I could see that it was a starfish he was picking up and returning to the sea.

Our eyes met!

"Do you really think you can help? There are millions of starfish on this beach. You can help so few. Does it really make a difference? Does it matter?"

He reached down and picked up another starfish, looking at it intently.

"Oh yes," he replied. "It matters to this one."

Scriptures:

Proverbs 6:16-17
Proverbs 8:13
Alma 5:28
D&C 38:39