Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, given God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship (Romans 12:1, NIV)

Who says dreams don’t come true? Our son grew up with one dream in mind: to have a career in football. That dream came true.  Bradley was involved in football in college and then became a football coach, 

When colleges began to court him and offer scholarships, it was great fun to watch him decide—making the best choice because he wanted to learn more about football. Life is much the same.

If I were running the world, I would assemble a team of winners, choosing the smartest, brightest, most experienced, most talented, wealthiest, and most successful as my team members.  However, there is a God, and I am not Him.

God has written a different plan for the most critical invasion ever.  It is the plan to invade Satan’s territory—Earth- and retake it under the banner of His son, Jesus Christ. It requires us to offer our lives to Him as a living sacrifice.  The choice is holy and pleasing to God and an act of worship.

Consider God’s choice of recruits for the job- the weak, the poor, the broken and sick, and the lonely and defeated.  God chose the most ordinary people to accomplish the most extraordinary feats.  Why would God choose such flawed people to do His most important work? The answer is a straightforward and yet profound spiritual principle.  God’s power shows up best in broken people.

Do you want to be used by God? I have good news.  God wants to use you.  He will use you because that is His plan and has been all along.  When we pray for the Lord to use us, we ask Him to do something He already wants to do.

Perhaps our prayer should be, “Lord, make me usable.” Only He can fully prepare us for service. The Father is not concerned with our ability but our availability. Today, make yourself available to the One who knows and loves you best. Celebrate the truth that God chose you for His team and is even now preparing you for the game of life.

Father, I want to do what You want me to do.  Please help me seek You and Your plan above all others.  I know I am broken, Lord.  I need Your power working through me.  I want to be usable in Your kingdom work.  Make me usable, Lord.  I am here, and I am Yours.  In Jesus’ precious and powerful name.  Amen,

Examine your heart. Be honest.  Do you want to be used by God? Are you ready to fully surrender your life to Him?  Write a letter to God expressing your heart’s desire.  Sign and date that letter and keep it in your Bible as a reminder of your commitment today.