I have lived most of my life with a false notion that something needed to perfect to be used by God. I'm discovering that my perspective of "perfect" is a mirage. I'm learning that Jesus was the perfect sacrifice, so I don't have to try to be perfect on my own to be used by God. I need to rest on the surety of His mercy and the abundance of His grace.
I'm also learning that, actually, something needs to be holy to be used by God. Holy means "set apart."
Father, you have chosen to set me apart for your purposes. You make me holy. I yield and submit to you. Please help me give up my tendency to strive in my own strength to please you; this tendency stems from a deception that I can make myself good enough for you, originating from pride in the depths of my soul. I confess my arrogance and wrong thinking, and I repent. I want to be a humble man, entirely dependent on your love and faithfulness. I love you.
