You're Not Too Old. You're Not Too Young. God Is Still Calling!
God's Calling Has No Age Limit
Dear Gorgeous,
Are you a FAT woman?
Faithful. Available. Teachable.(You thought I was being mean, right😂)
Last night during Bible Study, we were once again reminded that we are never too old or too young for God to call us to do the works He has already prepared for us before we were born.
It was a powerful reminder when we studied the lives of some of the Bible's heroes.
Think about Moses. He was 80 years old when God called him to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt (Exodus 7:7). At an age when many would have considered their most productive years behind them, God was preparing Moses for one of the greatest assignments of his life.
And then there's Samuel. He was just a little boy when God called him by name (1 Samuel 3). He didn't fully understand whose voice he was hearing, but with Eli's guidance, he learned to respond:
"Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening." — 1 Samuel 3:9
Two very different people. Two very different seasons of life. One God who calls according to His purpose, not our age.
Perhaps you're reading this today and thinking, "I'm too old to start something new. I've missed my opportunity. My best years are behind me."
Or maybe you're on the other end of the spectrum, thinking, "I'm too young. I don't have enough experience. I'm not qualified. I need to wait until I'm more prepared."
Let me challenge you (and me) today:
Stop putting an age limit on a God who operates outside of time!
God is not limited by your age, your past, your experience, your education, or even your perceived inadequacies.
When God calls, He already knows what you have and what you lack. And He is more than able to equip you for the assignment He has placed on
your life.
Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand for us to walk in.
That means your life is not an accident. Your gifts are not an accident. And the desire God keeps stirring in your heart may be an invitation to step into something He has already prepared for you.
Gorgeous Woman, you are not too late, and you are not too early.
You are exactly where you are today, and God can use you right where you are.
But here's the question we discussed in Bible Study that I want to leave with you:
What has God been calling you to do that you keep postponing because you believe you're either too old, too young, or not ready?
Maybe it's starting that ministry, mentoring a younger woman, writing that book, going back to school, sharing your testimony, stepping into leadership, or simply saying yes to something God has been placing on your heart.
Whatever it is, don't let your age become the excuse that keeps you from walking in obedience.
Remember, Moses had questions. Samuel needed guidance. Neither had everything figured out when God called.
And neither do you.
You don't have to have all the answers to take the first step. You simply have to be willing to say yes.
My prayer for you today is that you will recognize God's voice, trust His timing, and have the courage to respond when He calls.
Your age is not a disqualification. Your willingness to obey matters far more.
Keep growing, keep believing, and keep becoming the GORGEOUS woman God created you to be!
Blessings,
Sharon Gill Founder, The Gorgeous Woman Movement
P.S. I'd love to hear from you! Is there something God has been stirring in your heart that you've been hesitant to pursue? Hit reply and share it with me. Sometimes putting it into words is the first step toward saying YES!
PPS. Stay tuned for upcoming news about The Gorgeous Girl Movement💕
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