Now Yahweh's word came to me, saying, "Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I sanctified you. I have appointed you a prophet to the nations." Then I said, "Ah, Lord Yahweh! Behold, I don't know how to speak; for I am a child." Jeremiah 1:4-6 WEB.Jeremiah tried to explain to the Lord why he wasn't the one for this new prophet job, but He wouldn't take no for an answer. For though Jeremiah felt inadequate, the Lord had appointed him as a prophet before he was even born. It was Jeremiah's destiny. So before Jeremiah had done anything good or bad, the Lord had made plans for his life and equipped him for it.
God didn't choose Jeremiah because he was wealthy or because of his charisma or popularity. The Lord said that He formed Jeremiah in the womb. So He could have made Jeremiah into anything He wanted him to be, and that's what He did. Jeremiah came with the toolkit and the gifts that were needed to fulfill his purpose here.
Likewise, so do you. God made you the way that He wanted you to be. You have a combination of skills, gifts, and talents that others don't. You shall not covet anything that is your neighbors (Deuteronomy 5:21). In a way, rejecting the original you that God created and yearning to have your neighbor's life instead is "an original sin." God didn't create us to be carbon copies of one another. For we are each unique and special to Him, just as He made us.
You are who God wanted you to be. Our choices and actions can be good or bad, but we are each God-crafted. So stop being so critical. Don't look down on yourself because you don't have this or that. Stop trying to be like someone else and become the very best version of yourself, the one who God created you to be. That is when your life will find its true meaning and purpose.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for creating me. Please unlock the skills and gifts that You have placed in my life and teach me to utilize them to their fullest extent. Help me become the best version of myself. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." (Prov. 3:5-6) ~ If you are in need of prayer, we and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page:
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WODERFULLY STATED ! AMAZING ALL THE GIFTS AND TALLENTS THE LORD HAS BLESSED US WITH...PRAISE GOD ! FOR HIS PATIENCE WITH ME...MAY I BE WHO THE LORD WANTS ME TO BE !!! ...
THANK YOU DION...
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Amen thank you Lord Jesus! I pray so very much that I would fulfill your purpose in my life !
Amen. Heavenly Father, Thank You for being in my life. I couldn't make this journey without You. Amen
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In Jesus name I ask,Amen.
Thank you God for loving us. Amen
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Amen Thank You Father For Loving Me Even When I Don't Love Myself Sometimes Good Morning Everyone
I pray to be the person You created me to be, Father!
So true, Pastor Dion! Comparing ourselves to others is so destructive. God created us purposefully; each one unique! Lord, help me become the best version of myself. In Jesus' name, Amen
Amen! Just what I needed to remind myself today!
Heavenly Father I thank You for creating me and for enabling us to be the best of ourselves. You placed gifts and skills in me, help me to use them properly, in Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen. Thank You Lord.
Thank you Pastor and Sylvia, God bless you both, Amen.
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Amen and amen!!! Thank you Lord!!!
I have been feeling my lifes purpose and where God wants me to be, become more and more clear recently. Its to help homeless dogs. I feel very sure of htis the more things keep happening and the feelings GOd is putting on my heart. Love the devotional, as usual!
Yes, amen Lord
Amen and amen!