Trying to Make a Difference in the World

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Many people assume that being “just one person,” they couldn’t possibly make a significant difference in a world of billions in which they live; and even if they could, would it really be worth it? So why try? With a sense of eminent failure, few would attempt to be the change. In India though, there is one Hindu man who has altered the reality in which he was living by saving hundreds of lives and making better the lives of thousands more. Working as an oil engineer in Lebanon, there were two couples who would hold dinners at their house for any businessmen who had nowhere to go. They would receive a home-cooked meal and have the opportunity to talk with other businessmen. In actuality, the gathering was a time of Christian fellowship. Devaraj offered his gratitude; however, once he found out it was a Christian meeting, he proudly stated that he was a devote Hindu and nothing was ever going to change his beliefs. He continued to go to these dinners, “strictly for the food.” Over time, though, Devaraj noticed that he was becoming more and more interested in the Christian faith, and going to learn rather than to eat. He soon became a follower of Christ with a passion for loving God and loving others. After growing in his faith, he felt a calling by God to return to India. When he got to Mumbai, Devaraj had nothing but his wife, a small home, and a burning passion to rescue those forgotten by society (Devaraj, 2013).
Between 100,000 and 125,000 children are estimated to have run away and are currently living in the streets and in train stations in major Indian cities such as Mumbai, Old Delhi and New Delhi. Thanks to movies of self-salvation, Indian children and teenagers that are poor and struggling have begun to beli...

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