Let God Determine Your Usefulness

The other day I reached for my towel to dry off and realized there was no bath towel on the rack.  I hate when I do that!  I was about to yell for help when I spotted the hand towel on the counter.  That would do the job.

Now I would never choose a hand towel over a regular bath towel intentionally.  Hand towels are for hands, and bath towels are for bodies, beach towels are for the beach.  Each towel is designed for a specific purpose.  But that doesn't mean they cannot be used outside of their intended purpose.  Ultimately, I decide what the purpose will be.

And I think that is how God feels about us.

Too often I feel inadequate or under qualified.  I may feel like there are others more suited and equipped for the task at hand.  And there probably is.  But God (I love those two words!) is not concerned about my qualifications, just my availability.

He created me, and He determines my purpose.  He chooses how I will be used.  My job is to remain on the Potter's wheel and let Him mold me.  That is not always easy, but always worth it!

Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the  plans I have for you..."