I will boast in my weakness
I often think I cannot serve God because I don't know enough, I don't pray enough, and I don't read my Bible enough; because I don't. Yet God keeps giving me opportunities of leadership where I can serve
Him. I'm like God, I'm not ready. And He's like, that's why I'm using you. See,
if I knew enough, if I had it all together, then I could boast in my own
strength. But since I am keenly aware of my short comings, all glory goes to
God. I understand what Paul meant when he said, "Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong" 2 Corinthians 12:9-10.
In our weakness, God's strength is made perfect. The glory of God comes through
so well because of the fact that we are incapable of doing anything on our own,
except make a mess.
Case in point:
The other day I was in a foul mood, and perfectly content to stay there. Then an acquaintance, who I occasionally ghost write for, sent me a message. She shared her fears and worries about her current pregnancy and how in her 34 week, the baby was still breached. The fact that she messaged me just to share that information took me by surprise. But after I had it, what was I to do with it? I knew there was still time for the baby to turn around, but time was getting short. There was nothing she or I could do to change the situation, so I suggested she take her fears and worries to God. He's the only one with the power to change the situation. She knew that, but it comforted her to have someone else say it. Honestly, when I said it, I was struck by how churchy and kind of lame it sounded. I thought it was a cop out, everyone says that. But it wasn't a cop out. It's exactly what she and everyone else needs to hear; cast all your cares on the Lord.
The message was delivered by me, sinfilled me who was in a foul mood; the last thing I felt was Holy.I'm grateful that God used me to comfort her even when I didn't feel very useful for the kingdom. And you know what, after the conversation, I felt better. Sure, it was good to help someone. But remembering that God is in control of all of our situations also brought comfort to me.
It is nice to know that we don't have to have everything together in order for God to use us.
Case in point:
The other day I was in a foul mood, and perfectly content to stay there. Then an acquaintance, who I occasionally ghost write for, sent me a message. She shared her fears and worries about her current pregnancy and how in her 34 week, the baby was still breached. The fact that she messaged me just to share that information took me by surprise. But after I had it, what was I to do with it? I knew there was still time for the baby to turn around, but time was getting short. There was nothing she or I could do to change the situation, so I suggested she take her fears and worries to God. He's the only one with the power to change the situation. She knew that, but it comforted her to have someone else say it. Honestly, when I said it, I was struck by how churchy and kind of lame it sounded. I thought it was a cop out, everyone says that. But it wasn't a cop out. It's exactly what she and everyone else needs to hear; cast all your cares on the Lord.
The message was delivered by me, sinfilled me who was in a foul mood; the last thing I felt was Holy.I'm grateful that God used me to comfort her even when I didn't feel very useful for the kingdom. And you know what, after the conversation, I felt better. Sure, it was good to help someone. But remembering that God is in control of all of our situations also brought comfort to me.
It is nice to know that we don't have to have everything together in order for God to use us.
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