Be An Instrument

But can the axe boast greater power than the person who uses it?  Is the saw greater than the person who saws?  Can a rod strike unless a hand moves it?  Can a wooden can walk by itself?

Isaiah 10:15

My son hit his second home run over the fence last night.  It is such a proud moment watching my kids succeed in the things they love.  When they are in their element, showing confidence and are clearly having fun, it makes my heart happy.  But as a mom it is also my responsibility to show my children that the talent they have doesn't come from them just being awesome.  In my own life I have to remind myself daily that the blogs I write are not my own, and my ability to raise foster kids and say goodbye is not in my own strength.  We are all just tools being used by a Big Hand.  God gives us each special ability, and uses that to further His Kingdom.  When we start to work alone there will always be failure and break down, but if we stop and acknowledge the source or our ability and strength there will be great rewards.  God can use any one of us as at any time He pleases as long as we are willing and can admit that He is the hand that controls us.  I admit there have been many times in my life when things get rolling and I forget to give God credit.  Just like a bat can't hit the ball by itself, we can't love the hurting, help the needy, and feed the hungry without God controlling us and living through us.  Today as you do things and help people remember to thank God for your strengths and abilities.  Don't ever forget that you are an instrument in the hands of the Master.