09/07/2026
Fasting & Prayer
September: Being Used By God
1 Cor. 10.31
Our fasting and prayer focus this month is on the various ways God chooses to use us in this world.
Spend time each day doing two things:
Be thankful for those God has used in your life.
Be aware of ways God wants to use you.
How does it work?
First, choose your fast. It could be a food fast or perhaps a device fast. It’s up to you.
Next choose your fasting time. It could be a set time every day or the whole day… again, it’s up to you.
Introduction:
A pattern exists in scripture where God uses people. This means that God can use you in a profound and impactful way.
I remember when, as a young Christian, I would sit in the pews at Temple Baptist Church, Titusville FL and listen to Pastor Wendel Correl speak. I would think to myself, “I wonder if God would ever use me.” Never in my wildest dreams did I think that God would allow me to be a pastor with the privilege of proclaiming the gospel to many.
If you’re planning your future right now, if you’re thinking about what course you want to follow in life, ask God for His direction. Say, “Lord, I want to be the person that You want me to be. I want my relationships and my future to honor You. I want to be in the center of Your will. I don’t want to go out there and blow it. Help me to do Your will.” God’s plans for you are better than anything you’ve ever planned for yourself.
God has given each of us certain abilities, talents, and resources. The question is, what are you doing with them?
Are you seeking to use them for His glory?
Are you offering your resources and future to Him?
The apostle Paul wrote, “So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NLT). That covers pretty much everything, doesn’t it?
His point is that bringing glory to God should be our highest priority. When you strive to bring glory to God in every area of your life, He can open doors, bring the right connections, and provide the amazing opportunities.
I’m not saying that you must be a pastor or a missionary. But whatever you do, whether you’re a doctor, an architect, a secretary, a computer programmer, a stay-at-home parent, a builder, a musician, a teacher, a carpenter, or work in some other field, you should want to serve the Lord and do it for the glory of God. That’s what matters. Your life can be a testimony and a witness for Jesus.
We should also keep in mind that our idea of what’s important, profound, or impactful may be far different from God’s idea. God may use us in ways that seem comparatively insignificant to the ways He uses other people. This is when we need to remind ourselves that we have an obstructed view. We can’t see the big picture of God’s plan. We can’t see how things fit together. So, we must be faithful with what He gives us, prioritize His glory in everything we do, and then trust Him to accomplish His will through us in a profoundly impactful way.
Questions to ponder:
Who has God used to impact your life?
How has God used you in the past?
How might God use you in the future?
Are there any things that might hinder God from using you? If so, repent and say “Lord here I am, send me”.
