If you feel unable or unworthy to attempt somethin... Read more
If you feel unable or unworthy to attempt something for God, consider whether it is an unhealthy desire to do things perfectly that holds you back. As author Warren Wiersbe said, "Denying that we can accomplish God's work is not humility; it is the worst kind of pride." If you are waiting until you become better, brighter, or more ready, you are probably relying on yourself more than God.
The apostle Paul knew that following Christ's call in his life would sometimes be a messy process. As he wrote, "Not that I…have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me" (Philippians 3:12). When your greatest desire is to love others as Christ leads, you practice the humility that is needed to risk making mistakes. Read less
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