Ordinary Me

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  Today's prompt: Ordinary.

Just ordinary people,

God uses ordinary people.

He chooses people just like me and you,

who are willing to do as He commands.

God uses people that will give Him  all,

no matter how small your all may seem to you;

because little becomes much 

as you place it in the Master's hands.  

Songartist : Danniebelle Hall & Moms Winans

He used me,

but I didn’t care; I wasn’t even mad about it

once I understood that it really wasn’t about me…

I guess you could say

I asked for it –

I asked to be used.

“His Co2 levels have dropped.  He only has about an hour left.  You have to make a decision..."

My beautiful baby boy’s fragile life hung 

in the balance 

and in a moment of desperation,

I made a promise – 

I promised Him my very best.  

I promised Him my all.  

I promised whatever He asked of me, I would do it,

if He would just 

let my baby 

        live...

He used me.

Me.

Unexceptional-in-any-significant-way-always-thinking-of-the-worst-case-scenario-play-it-safe, ME.

Just ordinary people.

He used me,

one EXTRAORDINARY God,

to share a story,

for the manifestation of His glory!

And 

I’m

so glad

He

did.

God, the Sovereign King!

I started this blog because I wanted to share with the world my family’s stories of growing in faith in the midst of our trials.  I never once considered the fact that there could be moments when I  or my family would be in the midst of a trial and my faith would be tested; times when the valley would swallow me up whole and I would feel  like I couldn’t breathe, much less write.  THIS IS ONE OF THOSE MOMENTS.  But the Lord spoke to me and He said:

                

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

                                I trust HIM to lead me and supply all that I  need.                    

                He makes me lie down I green pastures,

                                HE will provide rest in the valley.

                He leads me beside quiet waters,

                He restores my soul.

                                The LORD will provide tranquil, still moments in the midst of the madness and send me

                                a fresh anointing for my spirit.

                He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

                                I can trust HIM above anyone else to steer me in the right direction;
                                HE is all-powerful!

                Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

                                Although danger and the enemy lurk in the background,

                I will fear no evil, for you are with me.

                                I walk in the assurance that He walks beside me.

                Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

                                You have placed a hedge of protection all around me.

                You prepare a table before me

                In the presence of my enemies,

                                My LORD will boldly confront the enemy.

                You anoint my head with oil,

                                I have your blessing.

                My cup overflows.

                                I have more than I need.

                Surely goodness and love will follow me all of the days of my life,

                                HE has promised me an abundant life.

                And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

                                Because I am a child of the MOST High God, I have life in Eternity with my Father.

                                                                                               Psalm 23

I took a baby step toward recovering my faith today and in that moment I realized that as much as I want to place my faith in my family to be and do the right thing, God wants for me to place my faith in Him to do His will.  For the spirit of man is willing, but the flesh is weak.

Question of the Day:  Think of a time when you were in the midst of pain and you were afraid that the outcome wouldn’t work in your favor of your family’s favor.  What allowed you to trust God anyhow?