Chris Adams is a wife, mom, and Mimi to many who loves Jesus. She is an  inspirational speaker for women who focuses on biblically centered teaching and leadership training. She loves to share how we can walk in faith no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in. God wants us to continue to grow as disciples as long as we have breath and He wants us to overflow Christ’s love to those around us. Chris will share with you how “an imperfect woman in God’s perfect plan” can thrive and influence others for Him.

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  Mary’s Example: When Calling Feels Impossible

  Are you ever unsure whether you’re truly qualified to do what God has called you to do? Do you feel confident when you step out to serve Christ—whether it’s a one-time task or part of your daily calling?

  As I was studying Behold the Savior, a LifeWay Women Advent study, I was reminded of how Mary must have felt when the angel Gabriel announced her assignment: to give birth to the Savior of the world. We know she found peace in God’s presence, yet I can’t imagine she instantly felt “qualified.”

  In this day’s lesson, author Alena Pitts Franklin shared a quote that resonated deeply with me:

  

  I venture to guess you’ve felt this way, too. I know I have. Since my thirties, as God has led me to serve and lead, I’ve often been both shocked by His calling and doubtful of my ability. Even in my own family life, I’ve faced moments when inadequacy felt overwhelming.

  Surely Mary’s emotions were all over the place as she heard God’s assignment for her. She even described herself as a “humble servant” (Luke 1:48). Yet she didn’t allow her inadequacy to become disobedience. She stepped forward in faith.

  Think about the times God has asked you to do something that felt bigger than your abilities. Did you obey? If so, you likely discovered that only through the power of the Holy Spirit were you able to walk into your calling—and that obedience required complete dependence on the Lord.

  Maybe your praise sounded a little like Mary’s:

  

  Our assignments won’t look like Mary’s, but her response teaches us so much. She obeyed even when the calling seemed impossible—because with God it was possible. The same is true for us. Without the Holy Spirit, we cannot do what God asks of us. But with Him, nothing is impossible.

  Remember Gabriel’s greeting to Mary: “Greetings, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” Luke 1:28

  The Lord is with us as well—an incredible truth to rest in as we follow His call.

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