There may be many reasons why God would not want you, but don't worry. You're in good company!

• Moses stuttered.
• David's armor didn't fit.
• John Mark was rejected by Paul.
• Hosea's wife was a prostitute.
• Amos' only training was in the school of fig-tree pruning.
• Jacob was a liar.
• David had an affair.
• Solomon was too rich.
• Abraham was too old.
• David was too young.
• Timothy had ulcers.
• Peter was afraid of death.
• Lazarus was dead.
• John was self-righteous.
• Jesus was too poor.
• Naomi was a widow.
• Paul was a murderer. So was Moses.
• Jonah ran from God.
• Miriam was a gossip.
• Gideon and Thomas both doubted.
• Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal.
• Elijah was burned out.
• John the Baptist was a loudmouth.
• Martha was a worrywart.
• Mary was lazy.
• Samson had long hair.
• Noah got drunk.

 Did I mention that Moses had a short fuse? So did Peter, Paul--well, lots of folks did.
 God doesn't require a job interview. He doesn't hire and fire like most bosses. He doesn't look at financial gain or loss. He's neither prejudiced nor partial, judging, grudging, sassy, nor brassy, not deaf to our cry, nor blind to our need.
 Satan says, "You're not worthy."
 Jesus says, "So what? I AM."
 Satan looks back and sees our mistakes. God looks back and sees the Cross.

Disclaimer -- many of these "thought pieces" were collected before I started these webpages, just because I found them interesting or provoking. As a result, I often don't remember where they came from. I'd love to give credit where it's due, but sometimes I just don't know.

-- Cliff