God loves us in spite of ourselves!
But don't worry...you're in good company:

Moses stuttered.
David's armor didn't fit.
Hosea's wife was a prostitute.
Jacob was a liar.
David had an affair.
Solomon was too rich.
Abraham was too old.
David was too young.
Peter was afraid of death.
Lazarus was dead.
Naomi was a widow.
Paul was a murderer.
Jonah ran from God.
Miriam was a gossiper.
Gideon and Thomas both doubted.
Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal.
Elijah was burned out.
Martha was a worry-wart.
Mary was lazy.
Samson was naive.
Noah got drunk.

But God doesn't require a job interview. He doesn't hire and fire like most bosses, because He is our Father. He doesn't look at financial loss or gain.

He's not prejudiced or partial, not deaf to our cry, not blind to our need. As much as we try, God's gifts are free. We could do wonderful things for wonderful people and still not be wonderful.

Satan says, "You're not worthy."

Jesus says, "I AM."

Satan looks back and sees our mistakes.
God looks back and sees the cross.

There are lots of reasons why God shouldn't want us.
But if we are totally in love with Him,
if we hunger for Him more than our next breath,
He'll use us in spite of who we are, where we've been,
or what we look like.

Step out of your limitations into the limitless nature
of who God is.