Taking advice from "Zee French Peas"

We've been watching a few different Veggie Tales movies in our house lately. And we've been learning about Josh and the walls of Jericho, and David and his fight with Goliath, for instance. They have reminded me about how God sometimes uses people who seem unlikely choices for the job at hand, and this has been a welcome reminder. Especially lately, as I wrestle with decisions and opportunities that have been presented to me.

In deciding how to spend specific moments of my time, which opportunities are gifts, and which opportunities are distractions, it's quick to dismiss those opportunities that seem to be out of character, or out of what seems to be my set of abilities. In these moments, I'm reminded that just because I think I can't do something, doesn't mean God has not given me the ability. Just because it's the unlikely choice, doesn't mean it's not the right choice. And just because it may be difficult, doesn't mean it can't be done.

Obviously, quitting my job didn't seem like the easy decision. And I never thought that I had the personality to be a stay-at-home mom. But here I am! It works. And we love it! How can I doubt the God that created me to be who I am?

These are principles I want to be sure to teach my kids. It's especially crucial in these early years when I hear a lot of "I can't," and "I'm too little," and "it's too hard." It's encouraging to be able to speak about people from the Bible who have shown that being too little, or having a job that seems too hard, hasn't stopped God from doing miraculous things.

I know personally, that if I wait patiently, and ask God to present His will for me in the decisions I face lately, my choices should become clear. (I'm still waiting for that certain feeling...) In the meantime, I have been praying. Praying about whether the uncertainties I feel are because the timing is incorrect, or whether it's just my human fears and doubt. And I've been opening myself to those times when I might be wrong in thinking that I'm not the right person for the job. I mean, David seemed an unlikely choice against Goliath, right? And the French Peas thought Josh could keep walking, and the wall would never fall.

God has a purpose in all of this. And He will give me the ability to fulfill His plans for me, whatever they may be. So if you're like me, join me in taking the advice of the French Peas and "Just keep walking." And don't forget to ask God to reveal His plans for you.