The first question I ask myself today, "Why me?". It's a simple question with a relatively simple answer, because He can. The common phrase "why not" comes to mind when I think about the way God works. We answer questions with that phrase every day regarding self indulgence, spending time with friends, taking a nap, playing video games. We make these decisions with the pretense that saying yes or no would have no influence on our current situation. I think that God in a sense feels the same way. When He makes a decision to use or not use someone, it doesn't change who He is. He is still God, the omnipresent creator and benevolent master of heaven and earth. I often day dream of God sitting on his thrown in heaven calling the angels over to his side and saying to them "Check out what I am about to do". I think of Paul who was the self proclaimed greatest sinner who God chose to use. God chose Paul because his power is limitless. God showed us that no sin, not even killing Christians was unforgivable or too far removed from complete and utter transformation. There is no one that he can't use on this earth. So when we choose to respond to Gods call in our lives, we should do so with confidence that it is not because of something we did right or who we are, but its because God loves us. This is so encouraging to me as I embark on this crazy scary journey.
The second question I ask myself today is why am I still afraid if God chose me? My biggest fear is that I will fail. I fear that God would just forget about me and leave me in the ruins of my destruction. It is funny that so many of us fear failure because in reality we fail all the time. It's just another part of life, comparable to the achy bones and wrinkled skin that come with age. It is something that we can not prevent from happening. We fear failure so much because it goes hand in hand with disappointment. We feel as if we let someone down when all we want is to be viewed as successful, able, and fearless individuals. As a leader, failure is very real, but as a leader who believes in Christ, we should view it differently. Failure induces humility. The more I fail, the more I should depend on God. When the time comes that failure is turned into growth and strength, my mind will be right in knowing that I am still fully dependent on God even in my success. Philippians 4:13 "I can do anything through Christ who gives me strength." Failure means that we are human. It reminds us of how weak we are when we fall, and how powerful God is when he picks us up and gives us the power to overcome.
My question for you today, "where have you felt Gods calling in your life?" How did you respond? Feel free to post any comments/suggestions/disagreements on my blog! I hope that my writing will relate to others in their walks along with helping me grow with the input of others.
John 15:16
"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit -- fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask for in my name."
The second question I ask myself today is why am I still afraid if God chose me? My biggest fear is that I will fail. I fear that God would just forget about me and leave me in the ruins of my destruction. It is funny that so many of us fear failure because in reality we fail all the time. It's just another part of life, comparable to the achy bones and wrinkled skin that come with age. It is something that we can not prevent from happening. We fear failure so much because it goes hand in hand with disappointment. We feel as if we let someone down when all we want is to be viewed as successful, able, and fearless individuals. As a leader, failure is very real, but as a leader who believes in Christ, we should view it differently. Failure induces humility. The more I fail, the more I should depend on God. When the time comes that failure is turned into growth and strength, my mind will be right in knowing that I am still fully dependent on God even in my success. Philippians 4:13 "I can do anything through Christ who gives me strength." Failure means that we are human. It reminds us of how weak we are when we fall, and how powerful God is when he picks us up and gives us the power to overcome.
My question for you today, "where have you felt Gods calling in your life?" How did you respond? Feel free to post any comments/suggestions/disagreements on my blog! I hope that my writing will relate to others in their walks along with helping me grow with the input of others.
John 15:16
"You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit -- fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask for in my name."
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