Think God Can’t Use Little, Broken You?
Noah was a drunk
Sarah was too old
Jacob was a liar
Leah was ugly
Joseph was abused
Moses had a speech impediment and anger issues
Gideon was afraid
Samson was a womanizer
Rahab was a prostitute
Timothy was too young
David had an affair and was a murderer
Elijah was suicidal
Jonah ran from God and was depressed
Naomi was a widow
Job went bankrupt and his wife was a shrew
Peter denied Jesus
The disciples fell asleep while praying
Martha worried about everything
The Samaritan woman was divorced
Zaccheus was too short.
The Apostle Paul was too religious
Lazarus was dead. ***
Care to change your mind? God is interested in your story, broken as you are. Someone needs what you have to share.
***(This list was copied from a Keruso t-shirt seen at a Bible bookstore)
I would like to have that t shirt! Great reminder that we do not need to be perfect before God uses us for His will. Thanks J.
ReplyDeleteOh man, I LOVE this.
ReplyDeleteSomething really hit me with that last one...Lazarus was dead...a reminder that God can use us in any state at any time.
It's ALL about Him.
~ Wendy
Wow - this brought tears to my eyes. I really want that shirt!
ReplyDeleteExcellent, excellent reminder! Thanks so much, Jen. You are an encouragement!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Karen
What a perfect list.... it about covers any 'excuse' we could imagine.
ReplyDeleteGlad you shared!
I could use that shirt! Great reminder that God can use us whether we're broken clay pots or beautiful porcelain vases. Thanks, Jen!
ReplyDeleteI am on that shirt somewhere and so glad He can use me! :O)
ReplyDeleteExcellent!! Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful. A great perspective for me. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the big smile. Oh yes, Lazarus stunk, too. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHi Jen -
ReplyDeleteGreat list! I'm glad God extends mercy and forgiveness.
Blessings,
Susan
Mmmm .... deep sigh. Needed this today. Feeling in adequate at meeting my goals, but maybe my goals weren't as important as where God HAD me and where He's TAKING me ...
ReplyDeleteJaime: Yes, you're right!
ReplyDeleteJeanette,
ReplyDeleteOh, this is such a good reminder. You're so encouraging!
I never thought about Lazarus that way before...he was dead! Wow, that sends chills down my spine. Our God truly restores doesn't He?
Thank you for this post.
Mel
Thank you so much for stopping by! I appreciate your prayers for my friend MB :)
ReplyDeleteI love this post! It's always good to remember that God uses broken people.
Jeanette:
ReplyDeleteGod used them in mighty ways, warts and all. I want to find that tee-shirt. I need that reminder.
Wow, this was powerful. Thanks for sharing! (I might be able to relate to that worrying one). :)
ReplyDeleteI have seen this and posted it before.
ReplyDeleteHow AWESOME it is to know that GOD LOVES ME, faults and all!
Blessings~
Laura
I can identify with Zaccheus. Hee hee.
ReplyDeleteAnd a whole bunch of the others, for that matter.
Love it, Jen. Thank you for reminding us that He does, indeed, use cracked pots.