Fit for His Needs

I learned a very beautiful truth tonight. We are like flowers in a garden and the experiences life hands us shift around us like the seasons. Because of things that happen life may become gray, we may even feel as dead as the earth in winter, but there is always a spring on the horizon. A time to grow again and to fortify ourselves against the dark times that are ceaseless in their return.

I am a person with so many follies. Though my heart is often in the right place, I still manage to make poor decisions. In times of great discouragement I am prone to give up on myself. But God who knows me better than I know myself, reminds me of that fact and I find strength to continue on because of His belief in me.

I have realized that one of the greatest joys in life comes from serving others. God has given each of us a gift - the ability to be a tool in His hands. To be given inspiration that will benefit the lives of others. But He’ll only give that inspiration to me if I am fit for the task. If I keep myself sharp and ready and willing. This humbling realization is in and of itself a gift to me, for it helps me find the determination to continue trying to make myself fit for His needs. I want to be the one with an open heart and mind that God can inspire to visit the lonely mother who is afraid to reach out herself. To be the one who is prompted to write a random note of encouragement or thanks for someone who is discouraged. I want to be the help and comfort that someone needs because I know how it feels to be lonely and discouraged and scared.

God has given us the ability to be the answers to each others prayers. I hope that for the sake of someone else in need I am always ready to hear Him and act.