God Can Use Everyone

Sometimes we find reasons in our life to say God can't use me. Sometimes we even say I'm not as good a person as someone else. Or maybe If anyone found out about my past they won't listen to me.

I was reading a small book called "A call to Courageous Living" and it said "The heroes of the bible did not emerge form a cookie cutter factory. They were all unique and distinctively different. They would not let the culture or the times define them. They refused to fit into a religious box." God will provide us all this the strength to overcome our fears if we let him.

The story of Saul (later to be known as Paul)


Acts 9:1-20 ERV  In Jerusalem Saul was still trying to scare the followers of the Lord, even saying he would kill them. He went to the high priest  (2)  and asked him to write letters to the synagogues in the city of Damascus. Saul wanted the high priest to give him the authority to find people in Damascus who were followers of the Way. If he found any believers there, men or women, he would arrest them and bring them back to Jerusalem.  (3)  So Saul went to Damascus. When he came near the city, a very bright light from heaven suddenly shined around him.  (4)  He fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to him, "Saul, Saul! Why are you persecuting me?"  (5)  Saul said, "Who are you, Lord?" The voice answered, "I am Jesus, the one you are persecuting.  (6)  Get up now and go into the city. Someone there will tell you what you must do."  (7)  The men traveling with Saul just stood there, unable to speak. They heard the voice, but they saw no one.  (8)  Saul got up from the ground and opened his eyes, but he could not see. So the men with him held his hand and led him into Damascus.  (9)  For three days, Saul could not see; he did not eat or drink.  (10)  There was a follower of Jesus in Damascus named Ananias. In a vision the Lord said to him, "Ananias!" Ananias answered, "Here I am, Lord."  (11)  The Lord said to him, "Get up and go to the street called Straight Street. Find the house of Judas and ask for a man named Saul from the city of Tarsus. He is there now, praying.  (12)  He has seen a vision in which a man named Ananias came and laid his hands on him so that he could see again."  (13)  But Ananias answered, "Lord, many people have told me about this man. They told me about the many bad things he did to your holy people in Jerusalem.  (14)  Now he has come here to Damascus. The leading priests have given him the power to arrest all people who trust in you."  (15)  But the Lord Jesus said to Ananias, "Go! I have chosen Saul for an important work. I want him to tell other nations, their rulers, and the people of Israel about me.  (16)  I will show him all that he must suffer for me."  (17)  So Ananias left and went to the house of Judas. He laid his hands on Saul and said, "Saul, my brother, the Lord Jesus sent me. He is the one you saw on the road when you came here. He sent me so that you can see again and also be filled with the Holy Spirit."  (18)  Immediately, something that looked like fish scales fell off Saul's eyes. He was able to see! Then he got up and was baptized.  (19)  After he ate, he began to feel strong again. Saul stayed with the followers of Jesus in Damascus for a few days.  (20)  Soon he began to go to the synagogues and tell people about Jesus. He told the people, "Jesus is the Son of God!"

Paul was a persecutor of the Disciples and the followers of Jesus. When touched by the lord he become one of the most profound Followers. He went on to establish churches Heal other and Bring many to Christ. If God could use a man such as Saul. He can do the same with each of us if we let him.

My Life is Not My Own

About a year and a half ago I made a choice that changed my life. I was at a point where I had had given up on life. Although I had repented of my sins. I was trying to go to church when I could and I wanted God in my life I could not find a way to break free of the things that kept pulling me away from God. I was ready to end my own life. That evening I spent all night talking with one of my best friends. I finally went to sleep and I woke up more than just physically but mentally. I knew at that point I needed help. My first thought was to see a Dr. and they gave me some drugs to help me. All the drugs did is keep me from getting really depressed they didn't make me happy and they didn't solve my problem. It was then that I knew what I had to do. I had to give my life to God. By this I do not mean that I suddenly dropped everything and became a pastor. What I did is I gave up control of my life to God. I stopped trying to make everything go the way I thought it should. I began to pray, Admitting to god and myself that I have had control for too long and all I'm doing is making a mess of things. I said “God I cannot do this anymore, I do not want to do this anymore, my problems are too big for me, I've made a mess of things and I don't want to be this way anymore, I surrender myself to you wholly and completely. My life is no longer my own but it is yours to do with as you please.” I would love to be able to tell you there was a bright light and God spoke back to me but there wasn't. What there was, was a feeling of the weight of the world that rested on my shoulders begin to get a little lighter. As I began to learn to listen to and obey God my Life began to improve. He brought together with Melissa and through her I found Joy, Love and Faith. Through my Back injury I have found understanding and peace. Being saved Does not make you a good christian. For the term Christian means “Christ like” you must give yourself to god and live a life of Love.