What Could Happen?

“I give thanks to Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength for my work. I thank him for considering me worthy and appointing me to serve him,”. ‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭1‬:‭12‬ ‭

Too often in my life, I have questioned the Lord when it comes to being worthy or appointed to serve Him. As I listened to this Scripture this morning, I thought of the many jobs I have been hired to do. From babysitting, food service, a receptionist in a law firm, a receptionist and bookkeeper for a CPA, a child protective service worker and supervisor, therapist, nonprofit director, medical social worker and case manager, every job has taught me something new. Looking back, each position provides skills or connections I would need on the next position.

Without a doubt, I knew going in to each position I would receive training to the specifics of the job. I never questioned the hiring managers decision to give me the opportunity to work. I didn’t question my ability to do what I was appointed to do. I didn’t question what could happen, because I trusted my employers would equip me with what I needed to know for their success.

Why do I put more stock in the decision made by a person than I do to God’s appointment of me?

He is the One who strengthened me for every job I have held.

Why do I not trust that He will train or has already provided me with the training I will need to serve Him, as He sees fit to appoint me to do?

What would happen if instead of questioning Him, I started to just thank Him?

What if I just thanked Him for strengthening me to accomplish everything He has appointed me to do?

What could happen if I trusted Him that in my weakness His strength would come though?

What could happen if I just thanked Him for the opportunity to work through me and for considering me worthy to be used by Him?

What if I recognized and rested in the knowledge that if He appointed me to it, He has equipped me to do it?

God does not want His children to fail any more than an employer wants to have employees that fail. Image what could happen if I just lived like I believed these things.

Prayer – Lord, forgive me for questioning Your decisions in choosing me. I thank You for every opportunity You have given me to serve You. Thank You for counting me worthy to be appointed by You to write, to teach, to counsel, to coach, to parent, to be Your ambassador to the world around me. Thank You for counting me worthy to serve others and be a tool in Your hand today. Help me to stop questioning Your assignment and just surrender to Your call. I accept Your appointment, here I am send me.