Nothing But Excuses

Scripture: Exodus 4:10 Moses said to the LORD, “O Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.”

Observation: That is me making excuses to God explaining why I can’t do something. God has given me talents and gifts and a purpose to fulfill in my life yet because of freewill I can talk myself out of doing it. I forget I am talking to God the all-knowing creator and still believe I can talk him out of wanting me to do something. My real excuse is that I’m lazy and I’m telling my heavenly Father I don’t trust Him. If I believe God is who He says He is then why wouldn’t I jump at each opportunity to serve Him, instead of making excuses and serving myself.

Application: No more excuses. God has opened up several doors for me and I need to take the time and do what He calls me to do. He is opening doors for my testimony and I still have to make the commitment to write to other churches to share. He is opening doors for the CIA ministry and yet I need to be diligent in following through with every opportunity.

Prayer: My Lord I believe, help my unbelief. Change that part in my mind and heart that holds me back from doing your will completely. Take this laziness away and give me the perseverance to follow the path you want me on. Help me trust you with all of my heart and lean not on my own understanding but in all my ways acknowledge you and that you will make my path straight.