Am I Good Enough?

Have you ever had those days where you just feel far away from God? Far too often, I wonder why I am here and what I am doing. I feel like I'm wasting my time, because I don't spend enough time with God and doing things for Him.

The Bible says "If anyone wants to be My follower, he must take up his cross and follow Me." And I don't feel like I'm doing that. God calls us to be uncomfortable, to stretch ourselves and do things that we may otherwise not do. And I'm not doing these things. Why not? It's a simple command. Why can't I obey it?

I feel like I'm not good enough to do anything. I know the stories of God using people to do miraculous works to prove his power and bring himself glory. And sometimes I feel like God can't use me. You know who else thought that? Moses. And look what he did! God can use anyone! At my church youth group, there is a sign on the wall that says "You seriously think God can't use you?" And then it proceeds to give examples of God using different people, such as Noah, the drunkard; David, who committed adultery; Paul, who persecuted Christians, and so many others.

I absolutely love this poster. When I'm feeling down, I can look at it and remember that I am not useless and God can use me no matter what I do to mess up! No matter what we do, God's mercies are endless. And GOD CAN USE YOU! When you're feeling useless, remember, God knows when even a sparrow falls. And we are worth so much more than even a flock of sparrows!


Jesus loved me enough to die for ME. Even if I was the only one that ever sinned, he would still die for me! And he would do the same for you. You are created in his image, and you are special, no matter what the world wants to tell you! So live for God and for his glory.