Still Called: Answering God's Call Despite Our Failures
TODAY'S FOCUS IS: Embracing God’s Calling Despite Our Mistakes
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." —Romans 3:23
The Lies That Keep Us Stuck
Men of God, how many times have you felt like you’ve blown it?
You know what I mean—that feeling that you’ve messed up too much, fallen too far, and that God must have moved on to calling someone better than you. Maybe you’ve thought:
"I’ve made too many mistakes."
"I’m not qualified to lead."
"I’m not strong enough."
"I don’t deserve to be used by God."
These lies? They come straight from the pit of hell.
Satan wants nothing more than for you to believe that your past failures disqualify you from your future purpose. He whispers in your ear, "God can't use someone like you."
But what does God say?
"I knew you before I formed you in the womb." (Jeremiah 1:5)
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9)
"I have called you by name; you are mine." (Isaiah 43:1)
Brother, hear this: God still calls you.
God Uses the Broken and the Unqualified
We like to think God only uses the holy, the perfect, the guys who never mess up. But the Bible tells a different story.
✔ Moses murdered a man and ran. But God called him to lead an entire nation out of slavery.
✔ David committed adultery and had a man killed. But God still called him a man after His own heart.
✔ Peter denied Jesus three times. But God used him to build His church.
✔ Paul persecuted Christians, throwing them into prison. But God transformed him into the greatest missionary in history.
They all failed. Yet God used them.
If you think your failures have taken you off the path, guess what? You were never on the path because of your perfection in the first place!
God doesn’t call the qualified—He qualifies the called.
Your Mistakes Are Part of Your Testimony
Your failures, your struggles, your regrets—they are not wasted. They are not just scars; they are evidence of God’s redemption.
When Jesus restores a man, He doesn’t erase his past—He redeems it.
Think about it:
🔥 The addict who finds Christ becomes a testimony of freedom.
🔥 The man who failed in marriage can mentor younger men to do better.
🔥 The one who struggled with anger learns patience and teaches others.
🔥 The one who was lost becomes the guide for others trying to find their way.
Your pain has a purpose. Your wounds become your witness.
What Do We Do?
1. Confess and Surrender
Stop carrying guilt that Jesus already paid for.
Confess your failures to God, and trust His mercy.
Let go of shame—it’s not yours to hold.
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)
2. Recognize How Your Story Can Help Others
What have you struggled with?
How has God pulled you through?
Who around you needs to hear what you’ve learned?
You’ve been through the fire—now turn around and help the next man out of the flames.
3. Step Into the Call—No More Excuses
God is not waiting for you to become perfect before He uses you.
He’s calling you right now, as you are.
Stop disqualifying yourself—Jesus already qualified you.
Challenge of the Week
✅ Write down the biggest failures or struggles that still weigh on you.
✅ Pray over them, thanking God for His grace and redemption.
✅ Ask God: "How do You want to use this part of my story to help others?"
✅ Take one step this week—share your story, encourage someone, step into leadership.
Let’s Pray
Father,
I’ve believed the lie that I am disqualified. I’ve let shame keep me silent. But today, I reject that lie. You have called me, despite my failures. You are not done with me. Use my story. Use my scars. Let my testimony be a light for others who are struggling. I surrender my past to You—and I step forward into my calling. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Brother, God knows your past—and He still says, "Follow Me."
Stop waiting. Stop second-guessing. Stop looking back.
Let’s Get to Work!
Amen
Amen