Have you ever seen a child play with stuffed animals or toy cars?

In a childs hand a flopsy, scraggly teddy bear could be the knight in shining armor in her story. Or the ugly red fire truck could be the sports car in which the hero saves the day. In much the same way, I go about using you in My story for your life. I dont focus on what you look like, what talents you have or dont have, what experience youve gained or havent gained. Although I can use all that, the only thing that actually matters is that you are in My care, and I wish to see you reach your full potential.

Even if you dont feel particularly prepared for a certain role in My play, dont worry! I can help you to know what to say or how to act for the part. All it takes is for you to put your trust in Me, which allows Me to work with you! Whether you feel like a scraggly teddy bear or a flopsy Raggedy Ann, I can use you in any role I give you to play, as long as you put your trust in Me!

I can use you in any role

Originally published November 2007; adapted. Illustrations by Mawiee. Design by Stefan Merour. Copyright 2012 by The Family International

A message from Jesus