A litany of being called, even with many faults and failings

Oh, Lord, how can I serve you I have to many faults.
My child, Noah served me and he was a drunk.

But, Lord, I am getting up in years, I’m old and my joints are painful.
Remember how old Abraham was when he led the people out of Egypt.

Well, yes Lord, but I also have a tendency to be lazy.
Well, child, Isaac too was a daydreamer, but he found a purpose.

Dear Lord, you don’t really understand. I have difficulty with the truth.
Yes, and so did Jacob.

I look in the mirror and see far too many faults in how I look.
Leah was considered ugly, but consider how I used her.

My past is too painful, the abuse and bullying was just too much!
That too should not get in the way after all look at Joseph and how he was abused.

Okay, Lord, but I cannot speak very well.
And your point is? Remember, Moses had a stuttering problem

I am gripped by fear and trepidation that I might do something wrong,
Oh, beloved, Gideon was afraid also, but he trusted me.

Lord, you know my faults they are just too many to mention. How can you use me?
I specialize in calling people with faults and failings. Consider that Sampson was a womanizer, Rahab was a prostitute, Jeremiah and Timothy were too young, David had an affair and was a murderer, Elijah contemplated suicide, Jonah ran away from me, Job was bankrupt, Peter denied my son, Martha fretted about everything, and all of the disciples fell asleep while praying. And, they all served me and my kingdom!

Oh, Lord, I do have many faults, but if you think that I can still be of service to you then here I am … send me … send even me!
Good, thank you for desiring to serve within my kingdom. Just remember, I don’t choose the perfect only the willing.

Amen and Amen

Quote for today: God doesn’t call the qualified, he qualifies the called. ~ Dean Naadler