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I Can Use You

This was from a devotional that I turned to today and it was so fitting for today (of course).  Today, May 4, 2013, is our Benefit on the Lawn Event that some amazing, kind-hearted, generous, and God-loving friends are putting on for the adoption.  Todd and I are both very excited to visit with friends and meet some new faces, but most excited to give this evening to the Lord for His glory.  For us, adoption is a story of Jesus's love and seeking to love others.  We are blessed and humbled to be able to serve Him and to share His message in this way.

Luke 1:37 "God can do everything!"

I am the mighty, all-powerful God.  NOTHING is too difficult for Me.  Yet, I choose to work through you-with all your weaknesses and struggles-to carry out My plans.  In fact, it is because you have weaknesses that you are able to receive My Power.  Your struggles teach you to depend on Me.

Don't be afraid if I ask you to do something that seems too difficult  Count on Me to give you all the help you need.  If I ask you to refuse to do something that is wrong, I will give you courage.  If I ask you to help someone, I will give you the time and energy.  If I ask you to share your faith with a friend, I will give you the words to say.

Don't try to figure things out all by yourself.  Remember that I am with you, and depend on Me to help you.  I can do everything-and I can use you to do what I ask of you.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10 
"Each time he (God) said, "No. But I am with you; that is all you need. My power shows up best in weak people." Now I (Paul writing) am glad to boast about how weak I am; I am glad to be a living demonstration of Christ's power, instead of showing off my own power and abilities.  Since I know it is all for Christ's good, I am quite happy about 'the thorn' (Paul's weakness) and about insults and hardships, persecutions and difficulties; for when I am weak, then He is strong-the less I have, the more I depend on Him."  
(Devotional: Jesus Calling by Sarah Young)

In prayer:  Lord, show yourself in a mighty way this evening.  Use me Lord, use my family so that the works of your hand may be completed.  Strip away all of my selfishness and teach me to be like you.  Take away all my doubts and teach me your steadfast ways. Let your power flow with a love that will be seen through the willingness of your people to serve you- to be your hands and feet- to be a love that is doing and helping, serving and seeking the lost. Let us be the physical representation of you here on this earth.  Shine through us Lord. Amen.  

 Romans 13:14 "Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ." 

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