Qualified or Called?

Sometimes we find ourselves in situations that feel like they are beyond our skills. It happens in every area of life. When those situations arise, what is your first thought? Mine usually is something like, “What am I doing here?” Some days I don’t feel like I’m qualified or called. Thankfully, we have an assurance that if we follow God and the leading of the Holy Spirit, we don’t have to qualify or equip ourselves for the tasks ahead. God will equip us with the skills we need to fulfill the things He calls us to do for Him. It’s not an either/or situation. When we are in a situation where we don’t feel qualified or called, we need to look to His word for guidance and assurance that it is He that orders our steps. Proverbs 16:9 tells us, “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” (NIV). Take heart today that no matter what you are facing, if you allow the Lord to order your steps, He will qualify you to the things He has called you to do. It is then that we move from merely surviving in our works to fully thriving!