God Can Choose YOU. God Can Use YOU.

Often, we find ourselves doubting God's purpose for our lives. We feel like we're not good enough. We feel like there are many others who are more qualified to tell people about God's love than we are.

But we each have unique gifts. We have unique talents. And God will use each of us if we let him

We feel like God wouldn't use me, God wouldn't choose me. But why not? God has been using imperfect people for his good all through time. God used Paul despite the evil things the had done while still bearing the name Saul. He shined a light in Saul's path and helped him make a change. And Paul went on to do a lot of good and write much of the new testament.

There are no limits to what God can do with any one of our lives. But it is up to us to let him. To allow him to work through us. To be open to the good that he can do through us.

To know that God sees something good in us. He loves us. And he has a purpose for us.

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
Why would God choose you? Why wouldn't he choose you?

Why wouldn't he want you to walk according to his purpose, to do good for his kingdom?

You are enough. God created you. He wants you to serve him.

To come before him, just as you are.

You don't have to be afraid that you won't know what to do or have the right words to speak. God will give you words. He will be with you.

You just need to choose to follow him.

For I will give you words and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.Luke 21:15

By Bethany Acker, Co-Author of No Longer Broken

I Used To Dream Of Other Things

I was looking back at my social media page yesterday, reading posts from years ago. It is easy to see that I was a different person back then. I had different goals and dreams. I never could have imagined that my life would turn out like it has.

I used to dream of owning a bakery. I thought that baking was going to be my career.

And, while I still love baking, that is far from the truth. My dreams and goals have changed. I have fully embraced writing. It is my main passion.

I never could have dreamed back when I was a teenager that I would actually become a published author, or that that would happen when I was only 21. I am so grateful to be published, and although being a writer isn't easy, I am excited about my career. I enjoy writing. I have a passion for telling stories.

In one of my old posts, I mentioned how you can be different people when you write. And I still enjoy that about writing.

In my stories, I can be a baker or anything else that I want to be. But, in real life, I am happy with where I am.

I know that my life will continue to change as the years pass by. What I think will happen in the future will probably never come to be, not like I imagine it, anyway.

But I am okay with that. Because I know that God holds the future and he holds me.

...but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

Isaiah 40:31

By Bethany Acker, Co-Author of No Longer Broken

He Provides Rest

Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. 
Psalm 62:8

God wants us to feel peace.

He wants us to feel secure.

He wants us to trust that he knows what is right better than us. He wants us to know that he will take care of us. That he will be with us through everything that we face.

I struggle with trusting him. I want to do things on my own. I let fear take over, and I worry about everything from the small things to the big things.

But God has it all under control.

He has it all.

Nothing I could do on my own could make things better. Worrying will never fix my problems and fears.

But he will.

My God loves me, and he will take care of me. He will give me peace and refuge when I trust in him. He will provide for all of my needs and give me rest.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Matthew 11:28-30

By Bethany Acker, Co-Author of No Longer Broken

God Created You Specially

You are unique. Special. Different. Loved.

Is it hard for you to believe all of that? Do you struggle to accept the fact that you were purposefully made just the way that you are?

The Bible talks about how God created each of us while we were inside our mother's body. He took time to put each one of us together. He designed us specially. He made us unique.

When you are feeling down on yourself, know that God loves you. When you are feeling insignificant, know that God "knit" you into being.

Our God took the time to design and create you. Yes, you. And he does not make mistakes.

By Emily Acker, co-author of No Longer Broken

Let Us Love With Actions

Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.
1 John 3:18

I hope this verse can be our inspiration today and always.


By Bethany Acker, Co-Author of No Longer Broken

It's Not Too Late

It's not too late to love yourself.

It's not too late to forgive yourself.

It's not too late to start a new life.

It's not too late to turn to God.

It's not too late to reconnect with a family member.

It's not too late to love more.

It's not too late to forgive others.

It's not too late to be happy.

It's not too late to be generous.

It's not too late to start over.

It's not too late for you.

God loves you.

He gives you many second chances.

So, turn your life around. Do the things you have been putting off. Today is not too late.

But one day it will be.


By Bethany Acker, Co-Author of No Longer Broken

Your Grace Is Enough

I wish everyone could feel the grace of God. I wish that everyone could see that it is enough. No works can change a thing. Only God's grace can save sinners. Only his grace can make us whole.

In a recent sermon, a Pastor at my church said something like: "If I could be made right by what is done externally, then Christ died for nothing."

And Christ died for something. He died to save us from our sins. He died to take away our death and give us life. We are only saved through his grace. And his grace is enough.

Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough
Your grace is enough for me

Your grace is enough
I'm covered in your love
Your grace is enough for me
For me




By Bethany Acker, Co-Author of No Longer Broken