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Dundeal
(William Watson)
68M
20501 posts
5/31/2009 8:13 pm

Last Read:
6/1/2009 4:26 pm

Used By God


Used By God

There are many reasons why God shouldn't have called you.
But don't worry. You're in good company.

Moses stuttered.
David's armor didn't fit.
John Mark was rejected by Paul.
Timothy had ulcers.
Hosea's wife was a .
Amos' only training was in the school of fig-tree pruning.
Jacob was a liar.
David had an affair.
Solomon was too rich.
Abraham was too old.
David was too young.
Peter was afraid of death.
Lazarus was dead.
John was self-righteous.
Naomi was a widow.
Paul was a murderer.
So was Moses.
Jonah ran from God.
Miriam was a gossip.
Gideon and Thomas both doubted.
Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal.
Elijah was burned out.
John the Baptist was a loudmouth.
Martha was a worry-wart.
Mary was lazy.
Samson had long hair.
Noah got drunk.
Did I mention that Moses had a short fuse?
So did Peter, Paul--well, lots of folks did.

But God doesn't require a job interview. He doesn't hire and fire like most bosses, because He's more our Dad than our Boss. He doesn't look at financial gain or loss. He's not prejudiced or partial, not judging, grudging, sassy, or brassy, not deaf to our cry, not blind to our need. As much as we try, God's gifts are free. We could do wonderful things for wonderful people and still not be...Wonderful. Satan says, "You're not worthy." Jesus says, "So what? I AM." Satan looks back and sees our mistakes. God looks back and sees the cross. He doesn't calculate what you did in '78. It's not even on the record as long as it is under the Blood. Sure, there are lots of reasons why God shouldn't have called us. But if we are in love with Him, if we hunger for Him more than our next breath, He'll use us in spite of who we are, where we've been, or what we look like. I pray that as Christians, we will step out of our limitations into the limitless nature of who God is. Then our passion for God and our passion to communicate Him will make short work of our limitations.

“Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” -Hebrews 13:8

May the Lord bless you and keep you


JustMe506 57F
444 posts
6/1/2009 1:48 pm

Cool, dundeal!! Good thought to be reminded of!


Dundeal
(William Watson)
68M
18097 posts
6/1/2009 2:27 pm

glad that you enjoyed it justme, cheers

May the Lord bless you and keep you


LovebuginCT 69F
606 posts
6/1/2009 2:59 pm

Thank you - I needed to read this today...been getting beat up by the devil today, nearly since I woke up...and you know, it's strange that I knew what was going on, but wasn't able to defeat it. Reading THIS did wonders! Thank you for being open to His leading. Perfect, perfect.

Walking, and praising and trusting my Lord for the rest of my life


Dundeal
(William Watson)
68M
18097 posts
6/1/2009 4:26 pm

so happy to help you lovebug, cheers

May the Lord bless you and keep you