“God has had it with the proud, but takes delight in just plain people. So be content with who you are and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; He’ll promote you at the right time. Live a carefree life before God, He is most careful with you.” 1 Peter 5:6-7, Message Translation
I was always the kid in gym class that was overlooked by my peers when selecting a team for softball. I will admit that if they were looking to win, it was in their best interest to not choose me. Thankfully whenever a friend was team captain she would save me the embarrassment of being last and select me simply because she liked me. Have you ever noticed in the Bible that God also chose the least likely to do great things for Him because He loved them? Peter the stinky fisherman, Paul the Jew who persecuted and killed Christians, Zacchaeus the tax collector and Mary the simple virgin girl. While man may be quick to overlook you, God sees you! He sees your potential when no one else can. He looks down from heaven and declares, “That’s my girl and I am going to use her to bring people to Me.” Once God makes His mind up – it’s settled. God loves using the foolish to confound the wise. He hates the proud, but takes delight in the simple (that’s me alright). This scripture tells us to just be ourselves and to live carefree before God. You mean I can be free to just be me? That’s right! We don’t have to put on the airs of this world, but be who God calls us to be! You don’t have to look a certain way, have a particular degree, or come from a prestigious background. While God may use these things, you can trust that God will promote you and provide all the gifting you need to fulfill your destiny in Him. He has chosen you, knowing your past, present and future. You don’t have to do a thing, except live a carefree life before God. He will do all the rest.
Prayer:
“Lord, thank you for seeing my potential when no one else does. I now realize that You have chosen me because You love me! Help me to be content with who I am. You created me and You only create good things. I choose to accept and love myself even with all my faults. I trust you to promote me at the right time and protect me from potential harm. Thank you for loving me just as I am. Take me to the next level in You. I want to fulfill my destiny.” Amen.
Tracy – hey, this is one of my hang ups. I have education, in fact 2 BS’s, but because i don’t actually do anything with them – you know, paying – I tend to think i am less than. God could never use me like………. because i don’t have a masters or a useable degree. I knwo silly and a lie from the pit of hell, but yet one that i struggle with.
Thank you for your encouragement and allowing the Lord to speak through you.
Have a great day –
Leigh
http://www.leighgray.com
Praise God all He looks for is the willing heart. Very cute babe, btw.
Just like leigh was stating. I too struggle with that. Especially, when I decided not to work and stay home with my children. That was a new concept for my husband’s family. They would make comments and things. I would ignore them and not say anything. But deep down inside it would hurt. I love my kids and adore them to death. I know what I am doing for them is providing them a safe haven. That was my desire to be home with them as much as possible and if I had to go to work. Was work a good schedule so I could still come home early enough for them. My kids are my heart. I know that God has placed that on my heart, to be a godly example for them everyday. However, I am so glad that for this word. It just reminds me that I do not have to be anything more than myself. A loving wife,mother and friend. I want to be free to be me. THe way that God intended it to be. So, thank you again.