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There are many reasons why
God shouldn’t have called you to your position.
But don’t worry; you’re in good company.
Moses stuttered
David’s armor didn’t fit
John Mark was rejected by Paul
Timothy had ulcers
Hosea’s wife was a prostitute
Jacob was a liar
David had an affair
Naomi was a widow
Solomon was too rich
Jesus was too poor
Abraham was too old
David was too young
Peter was afraid to die
Lazarus was dead
John was self-righteous
Miriam was a gossip
Paul was a murderer
So was Moses
Jonah ran away from God
Elijah was burned out
Gideon doubted
Thomas did too
Martha was a worrywart
Mary was lazy
Samson had long hair
Noah got drunk
Did I mention that Moses had a short fuse?
So did Peter, Paul – well, lots of folks did.
Satan says, “You’re not worthy”
Jesus says, “So what, I AM.”
Satan points us to our past mistakes
God points us to the cross.
Sure, there are lots of reasons why God
shouldn’t have called us. But if we are
truly in love with Him; if we hunger for Him more than our next breath – He’ll
use us in spite of who we are, where we’ve been, or what we look like.
Step out of your limitations into the
illimitable nature of who God is. Then
your passion for God and your passion to communicate who He is and His plans
for us will make mincemeat of your limitations.
THINGS YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN ….
Become a Welcoming Church by using Dr.
Rainer’s newest books - http://thomrainer.com/welcomingchurch/
Check out the new smallgroup.com - https://www.smallgroup.com/app/index.html#/home
Check out the new Ministry Grid - https://www.lifeway.com/en/special-emphasis/ministry-grid
FOR CHURCH LEADERSHIP: Create a bookmark on your device for the online
LifeWay Church Resources 2017-18 catalog - http://www.lifeway.com/LifeWay-Christian-Resources/Y/c/N-1z141jlZ1z10gjr
FOR SMALL GROUP MINISTRY: 5 Ways to Make
Sure People Show Up Your Next Bible Study - https://www.lifeway.com/groupministry/2018/01/23/5-ways-to-make-sure-people-show-up-to-your-bible-study/?ecid=PDM95662&bid=1380214038
FOR SMALL GROUP MINISTRY: Seven Myths
About Small Groups - https://www.lifeway.com/groupministry/2018/01/29/seven-myths-about-small-groups/?ecid=PDM95662&bid=1380214038
FOR DISCIPLESHIP: Jesus Among Secular Gods by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/jesus-among-secular-gods-leader-kit-p005801715
FOR DISCIPLESHIP: The Balanced Discipleship
Plan: A Catalog of Studies to Develop Disciples - http://ministry-group.s3.amazonaws.com/groupministry/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2017/05/74038_At_A_Glance_FINAL.pdf
FOR DISCIPLESHIP: Pray Like This by Steve Gaines & Michael Kelley (and get
10 free study guides when you buy the leader kit) - https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/pray-like-this-group-starter-pack-P005804791
FOR DISCIPLESHIP: To Have and To
Hold: Preparing for a Godly Marriage by Byron
& Carla Weathersbee - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/to-have-and-to-hold-leader-guide-P005791140
FOR WOMEN’S MINISTRY: Mom Set Free by Jeannie Cunnion - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/mom-set-free-bible-study-book-P005720367
FOR WOMEN’S MINISTRY: God of Creation by Jen Wilkin - https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/god-of-creation
FOR WOMEN’S MINISTRY: No Other Gods by Kelly Minter - https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/living-room-series/no-other-gods?emid=BSI-NOG-01302018&ecid=167601647&bid=1331683113
FOR WOMEN’S MINISTRY: Discerning the
Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer - https://buff.ly/2EmRkwK
FOR WOMEN’S MINISTRY: She Reads Truth
Bible - http://www.lifeway.com/Keyword/she+reads+truth
FOR MEN’S MINISTRY: Act Like Men by James McDonald
- https://buff.ly/2sUeHwr
FOR MEN’S MINISTRY: Identity by Matt Brown - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/bible-studies-for-life-identity-leader-kit-P005790813
FOR MEN’S MINISTRY: The Main Event, Nashville, TN, August 10-11, 2018 - http://www.lifeway.com/Event/mens-event-the-main-event-2018-hendersonville-tn
FOR STUDENT MINISTRY: How to Develop a Guys Ministry - https://buff.ly/2orI3h0
FOR STUDENT MINISTRY: Seven Arrows: A 52 Week Devotional for Teens
by Matt & Sarah Rogers - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/seven-arrows-P005799056
FOR STUDENT MINISTRY: Jesus Among Secular Gods by
Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale – http://www.lifeway.com/Product/jesus-among-secular-gods-teen-bible-study-leader-kit-P005802017
FOR STUDENT MINISTRY: D’Now resources - http://www.lifeway.com/Keyword/D'Now
FOR FAMILY MINISTRY: ETCH Conference - https://buff.ly/2EpxcKw
FOR KIDS MINISTRY: CentriKid Camps - http://www.lifeway.com/n/Product-Family/Centrikid?type=events&intcmp=CentriKidSearch-MTX-Button-CentriKid-20140610
FOR KIDS MINISTRY: VBS Jump Start Kit - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/vbs-2018-jump-start-kit-P005793042
FOR KIDS MINISTRY: Christ-Centered Parenting by Russell Moore and Phillip Bethancourt - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/christ-centered-parenting-leader-kit-P005790852
FOR KIDS MINISTRY: TeamKID for Kids in
Discipleship, a year’s curriculum for discipling kids - http://www.lifeway.com/n/Product-Family/TeamKID?intcmp=LifewayKids-MTX-Image-TeamKid-20151001
