Powerless Without God

My entire life I have thought of myself as a problem solver. I thought I was good at solving other people's problems but always drew a blank when it came to my own. It wasn't until I realized that I was powerless. I had no great wisdom or strength. As far as other people's problems I may or may not have given them the correct advise. It wasn't until I was faced with the fact that everything that I am, any strength that I do have comes from God. Chapter 2 Corinthians 4:7 tells me and any believer that we "Are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves (NLT)

Yes, God can work through you but only when you get out of the way. Often we think that God only chooses people with extraordinary gifts or talents to be His representatives. That is a lie we tell ourselves. God takes humble people like you and I and if we turn ourselves over to Him and His service, He will work glorious things in our lives.

The more we give of ourselves, the more the Word shines out to others from us.

If you are like me those thoughts come into her head like, I am not worthy, I can't do it, I don't have enough knowledge for the Father's service. Remember those thoughts are not from our Father. I once thought that God could not use me because of my past. I think that I gave Paul a run for his money when it came to "who was the worst sinner." But God assured me that my "adequacy" is from Him. (2 Corinthians 3:5) I had to give up to self, empty myself and let the Spirit move within me. That when I felt the strength.

So friend place your faith in Him and praise and rejoice as He does a wonderful work for His Glory within you and through you. Just turn in your rags and He will give you riches. As we read the story of Jeremiah's calling, "the Lord came to me, I chose you before I formed you in the womb, I set you apart, before you were born I appointed you a prophet to the nations." (Jeremiah 1:4-5 HCSB) Remember how Jeremiah responded, in the same manner as we do sometimes, "Oh no, not me! I can't do this....I am not a good speaker or teacher. I am too old. (that was always my favorite line) But God called Jeremiah anyway and said, "Do not be afraid, I will be with you." So go out today my friend with the confidence that God will give you the strength and whatever else you need to do His work. Our strength does not come from ourselves it comes form Him.

1 Chronicles 29:12 (HCSB)

  ^"Riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler of everything. Power and might are in Your hand, and it is in Your hand to make great and to give strength to all."