Pray
Whether it's for a couple of minutes or much longer, ask God to soften your heart, open your eyes to the people around you, and help you notice the needs you encounter at work, in your neighborhood, at school, or wherever your day takes you. Prayer prepares us to join the work God is already doing.
Listen
God often speaks through gentle nudges—a growing compassion for someone, a situation you can't seem to ignore, or an opportunity that keeps coming to mind. Sometimes He makes the next step obvious. Other times you may wonder, Is that me, or is that You, God? Either way, we want to become people who are listening.
Act
This is often the hardest part. It takes courage to step forward, but the more we practice, the more natural it becomes. You don't have to change your schedule or add something new to your calendar. As you simply live your life, God will place opportunities in your path. As we pray, listen, and act in ordinary moments, God often does extraordinary things. Sometimes, the simplest act of obedience becomes the place where heaven touches earth through you.