My Gift Is.... Whatever

Our God is a god of decency and of order.* He has set our churches with definite gifts. For instance how could we have a growing and orderly congregation without pastors and teachers. Certainly people in those roles know what their gifting is.

Where we begin to get into trouble is seeking what our gift or calling is. I am reminded of a song by Steven Curtis Chapman titled, "Whatever"*. We may think we are qualified to operate in a certain area, but the only way to be used by Jesus is by doing whatever He says.

Remember we do not do the works of God so that we can be seen by men, but we do those things so that men may see.

*Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart,  And lean not on your own understanding; 

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

*Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

 

Whatever

I made a list wrote down from A to Z
All the ways I thought that you could best use me
Told all my strengths and my abilities
I formed a plan it seemed to make good sense
I laid it out for you so sure you'd be convinced
I made my case presented my defense
But then I read the letter that you sent me
It said that all you really want from me is just

Whatever whatever you say
Whatever I will obey
Whatever lord have your way
'Cause you are my god whatever

So strike a match set fire to the list
Of all my good intentions all my preconceived ideas
I want to do your will no matter what it is
Give me faith to follow where you lead me
Oh lord give me the courage and the strength to do

I am not my own
I am yours and yours alone
You have bought me with your blood
Lord to you and you alone do I belong
And so whatever