Your history does not define you, your destiny defines you!
Have you ever felt unqualified for what you feel called to, because of things you've gone through? Let me remind you, that your past is forgiven & you have a purpose for living! Right before God is about to do something big in your life, the enemy will try to come & take your joy or distract you. Don't let him! Keep your heart focused on Jesus & get rid of anything that steals your attention. God uses flawed people to show hope to a flawed world. You don't have to have your life together in order to share the gospel. God will use you right where you are & as you are, if you let Him. Don't let your past pain, steal the promised prize that God has in store for you! The second that you surrender your pieces to the potter, you will being to see beauty in your brokenness. There is purpose in your pain! Let's look at people from the Bible that came to the Father's feet with a heavy past, that He then used to change the world... Abraham - was old but God still fulfilled a promise Jeremiah - was young yet available Joseph - was abused and then used to change lives Job - had nothing but gave everything Gideon - was afraid yet stepped in boldness Jonah - ran form God then learned that he was never alone Zacchaeus - was physically different but Jesus saw Him and came to Him still Paul - in prison and still praised the Lord just to name a few... & nevertheless, God used them for His glory despite their past! YOU are no different. I want to encourage you & challenge you, wherever you are, to get up & go! God has a good & perfect plan for your life. If you think you have messed it up, rest in this... you are not that powerful! He is in control & all His ways are good, trust the process & embrace the pain. It is only making you stronger.
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