How will the world be different for my being here?

This was the question put to us by Tony as he shared God's teaching with us on Sunday.  A very unsettling question, which led to some very inconvenient answers and some more thought provoking questions.  God's visit today had a very definite message about what my life here on earth is supposed to be about.

It occurred to me that if I live for myself, there will be no difference.  Not now. Not for me.  Not for anyone.  And not eternally.  Quite inconvenient.  Who doesn't to live for self self self !!

But I I choose to live for God, then HIS difference will be evident!  So some questions came to me and I think we all need to answer them for ourselves.  I did, and am and I am not liking some of my answers.

1.  Am I building God's kingdom or Satan's?  (the Lord has brought this up before)
2.  Am I bringing peace to situations or more strife?
3.  Am I sharing the answer or contributing to the confusion around me?
4.  Can people tell I have been with Jesus, am I sharing His love with others?
5.  Would I want others to follow my example?
6.  Does Jesus' light shine in the darkness when I am around?
7.  What do I want my life to count for?

Hard questions.  Hard answers.  Lord, help me, help us to live for You.  Help my life to count for You.