Do you ever feel ineffective? Do you ever match your talents and skills to someone else’s and think “Why am I here trying to serve when there are others who are more talented?”. That happens to me sometimes. I don’t let these thoughts permeate my brain because I do know that they are lies from the devil but sometimes he is sneaky and he gets in my head.
It usually happens when I have a specific project to do or something important to work on. When these thoughts happen I try to focus on the gifts that God has given me. Sure, on the outside they may not look as “great” as other peoples gifts but I have to remind myself sometimes that God uses everyone and he doesn’t think some gifts are better (or worse) than others. The Bible tells us in Romans 12:4 that the church is like the human body-all parts are necessary and one part can’t perform the function of the other part. So whenever you think that you are not “good” enough to serve God just remember that He has called you for a specific purpose. He has not called you for someone else’s purpose-He has called you for your own purpose.
These are just my random thoughts for a Sunday morning. Let’s keep the devil and his lies out of our minds and focus on why God has placed us where He has. Let’s open our eyes and view the world around us and find opportunities to serve God. And maybe He wants you to serve in a capacity that you never dreamed possible. If this happens just have faith that if God has called you, he will equip you.
I agree, Jonnett. I find myself doing the same thing. But we all have our own purpose in the will of God. He uses each one of us according to our own ability. Keep up the great work in the Lord! You know He is pleased with you :)
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