Just Average

Since my last blog post, much has happened: I landed my first job, and also felt the Lord's blessing to be in my first romantic relationship. Then a few months later, I felt the Lord's release from that relationship.
This was closely followed by an acceptance letter from Moody Bible Institute, the school of my dreams.

Through everything, God has been faithful to speak, love, correct, and freely give His unending grace. I have learned many lessons this year. Some were painful and difficult, while others were inspiring. Yet, the most important lesson I was taught is this: When I am weak, Christ is strong. I've learned that He enjoys using "average" people! Through my sin, and all of the "chinks" in my armour, God can still be glorified. (2 Corinthians 12:9 says this: My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.) 

In 1 Corinthians chapter 2, Paul describes his lack of abilities in coming to Corinth. He stated that he didn't come with excellence in speech or wisdom, but with fear and much trembling.  I think it is incredible how God could choose only those that are the most "qualified"  to make an impact for His kingdom, but instead, He likes to use the ordinary folks. I don't know about you, but I have a hard time wrapping my mind around this concept. Ordinary folks? Why would He choose to use us?  A quote that I once heard, and fell in love with, explains this perfectly:  "God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called." 

I encourage you to read 1 Corinthians chapter 2, be proud of your "averageness," and  let Christ shine through your weaknesses-you won't be sorry.