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