“Paul, an apostle (not sent from men nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia” (Galatians 1:1-2)
As John said in the beginning of the Gospel he was given to write, “Not through the will of any man.” God does what God does and He calls whom He calls. The Lord is the One who created us and we did not create Him. Receive the Lord and live. Be guided by His Spirit and know the direction He will lead. Listen to His Word and those whom He sends and understand.
Lord, You have a purpose for everything. You have come to lead the way into the life for which we were created. Guide me, O Lord, in this way of life that I may be conformed to Jesus as You have said will happen. In all things, Lord, help me to listen to Your voice through whomever You send to speak it. Guide me into the way of life that is right and good in Your eyes.
Lord Jesus, You were sent and You have sent us. You came to do what we cannot do, but have called us to do Your will. Help me to focus not on what I do, but upon You. Help me to see that You are the One who will conform me to Your image. Let nothing hinder me in this journey You have set before me that I may reflect Your light into the world. Amen.