Am I Worthy To Serve?

I have carried a minister’s license for a lot of years, but have never used it to preach. A lot of those years I have felt that I have been called to help spread the word. My problem is I can’t seem to overcome the feeling of unworthiness because of the sins I still commit.

Q. Perhaps you can advise me. I have carried a minister’s license for a lot of years, but have never used it to preach. Although I am accused of being preachy. A lot of those years I have felt that I have been called to help spread the word. I currently reside in the Philippines and feel there is a need to fill and that I could do this with the holy spirit guiding. The fact is I am a sinner. Not a terrible sinner. I was but God has cleaned me up pretty well. My problem is I can’t seem to overcome the feeling of unworthiness because of the sins I still commit. I know where to find forgiveness for my weakness but still lack courage. Is this Satan working in me to stop me from sharing my blessings or am I just putting too much me in the equation? Your opinion would be appreciated.

A. A believer can experience one of two feelings after sinning. One is the conviction of the Holy Spirit, calling us to confess so we can be forgiven. The other is guilt, brought on by Satan trying to make us feel unworthy and even unforgivable.

The way to tell which of these feelings we’re experiencing is to look at which way we’re heading. If we’re being drawn closer to God, then it’s the Holy Spirit, but if we’re being drawn away from Him, it’s Satan.

God knew all about our sins before He went to the cross, and died for us anyway. Our behavior can’t surprise Him. If He’s calling you into service, He’s doing so with the full knowledge of your most carefully hidden secrets. Take your desire to preach to Him along with your concerns, and ask for an unmistakable sign that He’s calling you. And when you get it, respond. It’s His strength that will sustain you, not yours.