Dear Heavenly Father
I heard a great teacher say something that was so spot on, and it spoke to my spirit in a new way. He said, “The only way God can use you is if we are willing vessels”. I know that You do not use people in a sense of usurping their free-will choice, because this is a gift You’ve given us. Romans 11:29(NLT) says, “For God’s gifts and his call can never be withdrawn.” When You give us a gift, You will not take it back. The statement that the teacher made speaks of both privilege and responsibility. It is an extreme privilege to be called by You. In truth, it is the greatest privilege in all of life. But we know oh too well, that You do not force a person to answer the call. You allow each of us to make this choice.
Romans 8:28(NLT) tells us, “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.” We can not make things work together for ourselves, only You can do this. You have promised that You will cause ALL things to work together for us. You have made this promise specifically to those that You have called. This speaks to the tremendous privilege of being Your set-apart ones. We are called according to Your purpose, and when we walk accordingly and seek to please You, Your favor, mercy, and power will back us completely. This is Your Word!
Many believers will receive Your call, but they will not be willing vessels. They receive their assignments and proceed to do things their own way, not consulting with You regarding every detail. This is a mistake. We must be led by Your Spirit in every way. Romans 8:14(NLT) tells us, ‘For all who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.” This is our responsibility as Your children, to be led by You. As Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us, we must trust You with our whole heart, and lean not to our own understanding. We are to acknowledge You in everything we do, and You will direct our paths.
We must surrender fully to You, as willing vessels. You are our Creator, and You know the plans You have for our lives. Only Your plans will prosper. Please help us, Dear Father, to walk according to Your Will for our lives. Remind us to yield to Your guidance, and please sharpen our discernment so that we make choices and decisions that please You. Please keep our feet from falling into temptation so that we may continue to press and pursue Your call. Please help us to walk in the victory that Jesus Christ has won for us all. Thank You for working with, through, in, and by us through the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Thank You for the finished work of Jesus Christ. It is in his holy and precious name that we pray all things. Amen.
Scripture quotations marked (NLT) are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved.
“Your Call”, written by K. Lizzie, edited by Reverend Fran Mack for Sundie Morning Sistas ©2019. All rights reserved. All done to the glory of God through Jesus Christ, our Lord! SMS is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging Christian Women through the Word of God.