There are many reasons why God would not want you. But don't worry.
You're
in good company. It is so awesome that God choose to love us anyway.
Thanks God.
- Moses stuttered.
-- David's armor didn't fit.
--- John Mark was rejected by Paul.
---- Hosea's wife was a prostitute.
----- Amos' only training was in the school of fig-tree pruning.
------ Jacob was a liar.
------- David had an affair.
-------- Solomon was too rich.
--------- Abraham was too old.
---------- David was too young.
----------- Timothy had ulcers.
------------ Peter was afraid of death.
------------- Lazarus was dead.
-------------- John was self-righteous.
--------------- Jesus was too poor.
-------------- Naomi was a widow.
------------- Paul was a murderer. So was Moses.
------------ Jonah ran from God.
----------- Miriam was a gossip.
---------- Gideon and Thomas both doubted.
--------- Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal.
-------- Elijah was burned out.
------- John the Baptist was a loudmouth.
------ Martha was a worry-wart.
----- Mary was lazy.
---- Samson had long hair.
--- Noah got drunk.
-- Did I mention that Moses had a short fuse?
- So did Peter, Paul - well, lots of folks did.
-- But God doesn't require a job interview.
-- He doesn't hire and fire like most bosses,
-- Because He's more our Dad than our Boss.
-- He doesn't look at financial gain or loss.
-- He's not prejudiced or partial,
-- Not judging, grudging, sassy, or brassy,
-- Not deaf to our cry,
-- Not blind to our need.
