Use Me

Over the past few months, one thing that I have noticed that I have not asked of God is for Him to use me. I have asked Him for many things, of course, but in selfish reasoning and with selfish motives. It is so easy to go to Him when I feel as if everything in my life is a mess. But, when things are going well and I am not asking anything of Him, I neglect to even pray. In church this morning, we talked about the different gifts that we each have, and how God can use any gift for His glory. As I sat there, I began to think, "okay God, show me these gifts!" But then, I realized that God has shown me so many times the things that I am talented in, but what am I doing to use them? I ask Him to show me these gifts, but am I ready for Him to use me? We want so badly for Him to show us these things and to prepare us for His work, but when do we act on it? When do we take action and begin to use those gifts and talents for His kingdom? As I reflect back, the words are so easy to say, but is my heart ready? Am I ready for my Creator to use me in whatever way He wishes? Am I ready to take the gifts and talents that He has blessed me with and use them even if it is not the most appealing situation for me? Today, I am reminding myself that where He leads, I will follow.