God Used Me
Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for
good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.
Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his
steps.
Hi, I am Deb Gamble. I am no one special.
I don't have any super Kool abilities. I am just a person trying to live a life
that is pleasing to God.
For a long time, I didn't think God heard me when
I prayed. I thought He answered 'other' people’s prayers. I saw Him work in
'other' people’s lives. Then one day, God started me on a journey for His
Glory.
I would like to share that story with you.
God
Used Me. Worthless on my own, me. I do not believe in coincidence, or luck. I
believe that God has a plan for each of us. God brought me and another person
together as only He can. I was looking for someone to provide a specific on
going service and this person provided that service.
I went to the first appointment and we hit it
off and connected immediately. Now that I look back on it all, only God could
have made us connect like that! We ended up exchanging email addresses and
eventually cell phone numbers. As I would read my daily devotions and
scripture, I would feel the need to share some of them with this person. Or
they would just bring him to mind. So I started sending them to him through
email. I wasn’t sure how he would react, but I did it anyway. I am so glad that
I did. And I praise God that my friend was receptive to His Word.
We talked often and about all kinds of stuff,
but our conversations usually came back around to God. He would ask me
questions and I would dig and read to find the answers for him. I prayed a lot
for him, and for me, that God would give me the right words to say to
him.
I invited him to church several times. He
never came to church, but I continued to pray for him and pass along scripture
and devotions to him.
He was raised in the Catholic Church, but had
drifted away from it. I often wondered if he was 'getting it'? But I kept on
sharing, talking, and praying.
He began to have some health issues.
One Sunday
afternoon he and his family were having a get together. He asked me if I would
take some family pictures for him. So of course, Jeff and I went and took
pictures. It was so nice that I got to meet his family.
About a month later my friend went to rest in
the loving arms of Jesus. I was blessed to know him, if only for 2 short years.
I miss him. But I know where he is, is the best place he can be.
I give all the
Praise and Glory to GOD!
When Jeff and I went to the viewing at the
funeral home, one of this man's sisters caught my eye. I could tell she wanted
to talk to me. So we made our way to her. She said that she was with her
brother during the night before and the morning he passed away.
She said she was
sleeping and was awakened by her brother talking in his sleep. She said,
"he was 'Thanking You, Deb' ". She said she wanted to thank me for
leading him to Christ and being a friend to him. I immediately told her that I
didn't do anything. I was the tool that God used to reach someone He loved and
that I was honored to be able to be his friend.
The next morning I had an email from another
of his sisters 'thanking' me for being a huge influence in her brother's life
and for leading him to Christ.
God's timing is perfect. We don't always
get to have confirmation of things God uses us for. But I am so thankful that
God gave me confirmation this time.
Sometimes we plant. Sometimes we water. No
matter what God has you doing, do it to the best of your ability and as unto
the Lord. You never know who God may have watching you.
And let me tell you, if He can use me to
bring one of His children to Him, He can use anyone to do great things for His
kingdom.
I praise God that I will one day get to see
my friend again when I get to Heaven and for using me to lead my friend to
Jesus.
Like I said, if He can use me, He can use
anyone, Yes Even YOU!!! Please open your eyes, ears and heart to God's leading.
Be obedient to what He has for you to do. I promise, not only will you bless
someone else, you will be richly blessed!
Thank you for
letting me share my good news with you. I hope you have a Wonder-Filled day!
May we pray.
Dear Heavenly
Father, Thank You for all the times when You help us to be obedient to Your
calling, for Your leading and guidance. Thank You for the words you give us to
share Your love and good news with others. Thank You for the grace and mercy
You give us daily. Lord we praise you for who You are. Our Love, our Rock, our
Shepherd, our Light, our Strength, and most importantly our Saviour. Father, we
come humbly to ask that You forgive our sins and mistakes as we strive for the
goal of being more Christ-like in our daily lives. Help us quiet ourselves so
we are able to hear You. Father, thank You for each person You have brought
here to hear my story of Your unfailing Love. Please let it touch, and inspire each
of us to be Your light for others in the darkness of this world. Father, please
use us to lead others to Jesus. Help us make a difference in the lives of those
around us.
In Jesus
Precious Name We Pray,
Amen
Deb Gamble
Numbers 6:24-26 The LORD
bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious
to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you and give you
