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God Sees Someone Different!

God does not see you for who you were or even who you are today.  He sees you for what He created You to be!

Don’t hang your head down, don’t feel hopeless!  We often consider ourselves unfit for any “good” purpose because our past, or present is shameful, ugly, disgraceful, sinful.  However, God created every one of us for a purpose.  So you have a purpose in God’s Kingdom today.  Your purpose can begin right now.  In Jeremiah 29:11, the Lord says it this way, “For I know the plans that I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”  There is hope for you!

God used murderers, prostitutes, liars, and thieves in the bible.  If He can use them, He can use you too!  All it takes is for you to know that God still has a purpose for you!  If you are reading this message today, it is not too late for you!

Dear Lord, I thought there was no hope for me.  My past is disgraceful and sinful.  I do not even deserve to be loved or given another chance.  However, You said that you have a plan for me.  Take me as I am.  Forgive me for who I am today and what I have done in my past.  Help me to live a changed life.  I want to live the life that You planned for me.  Clean me up so that I may be acceptable for your use…I cannot do it by myself.  Thank You for giving me hope today to see myself as You do…someone who can be used for Your Kingdom.

What are you wired to do?

I tend to gravitate toward those around me that are hurting, poor, lonely, and sick.  God has given me the ability to comfort people, encourage them, and help them through prayer and provision.  I am  an extrovert, which means I like to explore new relationships, and I am not afraid to get in front of groups.  I thank God for the many experiences that I have had which I share with others to encourage them.  Experiences such as coping with death, living away from my family, being successful on my jobs, public speaking, and being disappointed.

How about you?  Spend a few minutes today thinking about your life experiences.   How have you responded, and how can your experiences help others overcome?  Whatever you discover about yourself, think of how you can use “who you are” and “what you’ve experienced” to help others!  Jesus did!  What are you wired to do?