I Have Nothing

I sat down at the computer this morning, thinking about writing a post. It has been awhile since I have written as we have been busy with taveling, babysitting, doing life. Time has a way of slipping by. As I opened up my blogsite, I mentally thought to myself...."I have nothing". Nothing came to mind regarding a topic, but then, just that quickly, something came. And now, because of God's intervention, I humbly submit that "I have something!"

What is the topic that God gave me, as I considered that I have nothing? It is that "I have nothing"!

On my own, I bring nothing to the table, nothing to the field, nothing to the marketplace, nothing for the common good.

It is ONLY because of the Lord, Jesus Christ, who created me, gifted me, empowered me and works in me, that I have anything to offer! I am totally dependant on Him, for every breath I take, every beat that pulsates, every word that encourages, every outreach that touches, every step I take.

And isn't that how it is for each of us? Whether we realize it or not, without the Lord's intervention, we are nothing. But I love the verse that shares that "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". (Phil 4:13)

In Him, we find strength and purpose and ablitity.

He fills our nothingness with abundant fullness!

I always said, that if God gives me nothing, I will not write. I was thinking today may be that day. But because He gave me something...you are reading this.

Nothing new or amazingly profound. I am sure you realized this all before, but if you are like me, it is good to pause and reflect on God's empowering blessings that we only can experience ...because of Him. For whether we realize it or not, whether we are giving Him the credit He deserves or not, the fact still remains that without Him...

....we have nothing!