Used By God

marylu

There are many reasons why God shouldn't havecalled 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 prostitute. 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 Dadthan our Boss. He doesn't look at　financial gain or loss. He's notprejudiced or partial, not judging,　grudging, sassy, or brassy, not deafto 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 seesthe cross. He doesn't calculate what　you did in '78. It's not even on therecord as long as it is under the　Blood. Sure, there are lots of reasonswhy 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 weare, where we've been, or what we look like. I pray that as Christians, wewill step out of our　limitations into the limitless nature of whoGod is. Then our passion　for God and our passion to communicate withHim will make short work of　our limitations.

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God bless you !thanks our Loud Jesus christ through your word to courage me. I like English ,I want to lean a lot from you .I love this article. could you help me to find the word"skin a cat".what's meaning? Immanuel