What a joy it is to share what God’s been stirring in my heart! Every time I get the chance to speak, I’m reminded just how much we all need a fresh tune-up from the Holy Spirit—a little oiling, some deep cleaning, and a whole lot of grace. I don’t ever want to settle for spiritual autopilot. I want to stay effective, open, and tuned to what God is doing in and through me.
As I prepared this message, I found myself reflecting on the way the enemy works. One moment, I woke up feeling thankful and full of joy, and by mid-morning, I was hit with insecurity and doubt. Isn’t that just like the enemy? He’s subtle but strategic. But I’ve learned that I don’t have to accept those lies—I have authority in Christ to cast them down and speak truth over myself.
The truth is, I’m still a work in progress. We all are. We’ve all got areas in need of repair, refinement, or restoration—and that’s okay! God doesn’t need perfection; He’s looking for willingness. I love the story of the cracked pot—how the pot thought it was useless, not realizing it was watering flowers all along the path. Sometimes, what we think disqualifies us is the very thing God uses to bless others.
God gave me this fun analogy about cars—each of us is like a different vehicle. Some of us are trucks, built to carry heavy loads. Others are convertibles, lively and open. But every vehicle needs three things: construction, repair, and maintenance.
- Construction: God made you on purpose. You’re not a mistake, a leftover model, or a lemon. You’re wonderfully made, and your design is intentional.
- Repair: We all get dinged up—by life, by others, even by ourselves. But God is the ultimate mechanic. He doesn’t toss us aside—He restores and redeems.
- Maintenance: Just like a car needs oil changes and tune-ups, we need the Word, prayer, worship, and community to keep running strong.
And here’s the thing—God doesn’t want us parked in the garage waiting until we feel “ready.” He wants us out on the road, moving forward in our purpose. It’s not about having it all together—it’s about being filled up, maintained by the Spirit, and saying, “Here I am, Lord. Use me.”
