Have you ever had a “gee” statement hovering over your life? You know, one of those wistful comments that recur in your mind which usually end in a sigh? They tend to come with “if” and “wish” phrases, and weigh more than a sack of wet laundry. To put a finer point on them, gee thoughts bog the mind and heart, discouraging action.
I’ve had a heavy one looming over me like an energy-zapping thundercloud.
Gee, it’d be nice if I could finally pursue my life’s purpose with confidence.
I’ve long assured my little “gee” that I only lack self-confidence, but trust God’s faithfulness. What if I pursue the wrong course? After all, I could make a mistake. I’m rather goof-prone, so I can justify distrusting myself. Gee, I wish I were more graceful and less flawed. If I were made perfect, of course, I’d be successful for Jesus.
Gee…that made perfect phrase sounds familiar.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9).
Scripture reminds me I don’t have to be perfect. God is perfect when I am flawed. Self-confidence remains a little “gee” issue, which faith renders a non-issue. Not only is God big enough to eclipse my flaws, He will be more glorified through them.
My problem lay in granting authority to that little “gee” instead of trusting in the sovereignty of my big “G” God. My big “G” God can call down fire of inspiration, energy, and possibility. My big “G” will do His purpose through me if I just step into deeper faith. Come on Holy Spirit, set my life ablaze!
