20/08/2026
Have You Ever Asked God to Use You, Then Ignored the Opportunity He Gave
Have you ever thought about this...
Have you ever prayed, “Lord, use me”? Have you ever asked God to give you an opportunity to serve Him, help someone, or be a blessing to others? But when the opportunity finally came, did you hesitate, make excuses, or simply ignore it?
Many of us pray that God would use our lives for His glory. We ask Him for opportunities to serve, to share His Word, to encourage someone, or to make a difference. But sometimes, when God gives us the opportunity we prayed for, we become afraid, too busy, too comfortable, or too concerned about what other people might think.
Sometimes we expect God to give us a big opportunity before we are willing to serve Him. We think being used by God means doing something great or being seen by many people. But often, God gives us simple opportunities right in front of us. It could be encouraging a friend, helping someone who is struggling, inviting someone to church, sharing God's Word, or simply showing Christ's love through our actions.
The question is not always, “Lord, when will You use me?” Sometimes, the question should be, “Lord, am I willing to be used when You give me the opportunity?”
Galatians 6:10 (KJV) tells us,
"As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith."
This reminds us that opportunities are something we should take seriously. When God places someone in our path or gives us a chance to do good, we should not immediately look for an excuse. That opportunity may be exactly what we prayed for.
We may never know how one simple act of obedience can affect another person's life. A kind word, a helping hand, a prayer, or an invitation may be small to us, but God can use those things for His purpose.
So the next time you pray, “Lord, use me,” don't forget to be ready when He gives you an opportunity. Don't wait for something big. Start with what God has already placed in front of you.
God doesn't always call us to do something extraordinary. Sometimes, He simply asks us to be faithful with the opportunity He has already given.
To God be the Glory! ✨