What Will They Think?ናሙና

What Will They Think If I’ve Made Mistakes?

I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life, especially in relationships. I used to think, Maybe there is such a thing as being with the right person at the wrong time. But the truth is, there’s only God’s time. We can try to make things work all we want, but the reason things don’t work is that they aren’t God’s will.

There is a woman in the Bible named Sarah, whom we can all learn from. She was married to Abraham, who was part of the family line that led to Jesus. In Genesis 17, God told Abraham he would be the father of many nations, even though he and Sarah were of old age and had no children. God said Sarah would give birth to a son and be “the mother of nations; kings of people will come from her” (v. 16).

Sarah doubted whether this covenant with Abraham would include her—to the point where she made her own plans. We, too, often doubt whether God’s promise involves us.

I often doubt God wants to use me. I think God orchestrates big things for His big kingdom, but I’m just a sidekick or an afterthought in His story. Sarah felt this way too. But God used Sarah, despite her imperfections. And God wants to use you. Be bold and walk in this truth, so you won’t just be on the sidelines watching miracles happen. God wants your life to be a walking miracle that inspires others if you’re bold enough to trust Him.

Sarah wasn’t bold at first. She doubted God, got jealous, and hurt others. But there is beauty in Sarah’s story because she learned. God was persistent and patient with her. She tried to make it happen in a way that made sense, but God showed her that trusting Him leads to blessings.

The truth is, we are all messy like Sarah. Maybe you think, I’ve made a lot of bad choices, so there’s no way God would want to use me. But God can use anyone for His purpose. God doesn’t care about your past; He cares that you repent and follow Him. God doesn’t just want to love you; He wants to give you miracles and blessings.

Lord, I confess that, like Sarah, I’ve made mistakes, and I often doubt whether You can use me. Please forgive me for my sins, and help me walk boldly in Your purpose for my life. Amen.