Stand Out.

It's easier to follow
where everyone's going.

We want to be Difference Makers
but we've got to dare
to be different

before we can make a difference.

Being different from others
doesn't mean
you make them your enemies.

People are people.
They've got needs
They've got hurts

They just cannot stand you
when you stand out

How can darkness
stand a second in light?

They can't understand
because

they didn't experience
what you have.

Their wounds still bleed -
they wonder and doubt
what can heal these.

they haven't received
what you've been given

Their future so bleak
what and who can they hope on
after countless disappointments.

Who dares to look beyond the angry faces?

Who is willing to answer their questions?

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'Do not say,
'I am a youth,'

For you shall go to all
whom I send you,

And whatever I command you,
you shall speak.

Don't be afraid of their faces,
For I am with you.

See,
I have this day
set you over nations
and over kingdoms.

If I am for you,
who can be against you?'

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