Simply Ordinary

The Lord does not see as man does. For the man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7)

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The Bible speaks about God choosing the ordinary, the humbled hearted, the uneducated, broken, and weak to demonstrate that divine strength is made perfect in human weakness. He chooses ordinary individuals to accomplish extraordinary tasks. God’s plans are not limited to the powerful or the elite, like me, He can and will use the ordinary housewife to accomplish His plans. I do not have any religious training outside of going to church, reading my Bible and allowing the Holy Spirit to direct me. I have no social status in my community or anywhere else for that matter. By creating this Blog, it emphasizes God’s sovereignty and His ability to work through anyone, regardless of their social status or personal capabilities. I also, believe that I was called to this and by being intentional and following through it gives me the opportunity to show God my faithfulness and obedience to Him. I am certain that as scripture reads in (2 Corinthians 12:9), “But He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” It’s His power, not mine, I am nothing more than a broken vessel that He has chosen to fulfill a plan. My educational background is a GED. Like Moses was “slow to speech” (Exodus 4:10) meaning the miracles and messages came from God, not Moses’ own eloquence. There is nothing eloquent about me either. I likely am not even using proper punctuation. I just hear Him. I hear Him in the quiet moments, I hear Him while in the shower, doing dishes, cooking dinner, working out at the gym, driving down the road, during worship at church. I just simply hear Hm and because He knows I am listening I believe He entrust me to share what He would have for me and for others alike. Again, this Blog has opened that door for His Word to be heard, not only by me, but for so many others. One day, I will stand before Him and I want to hear, “well done my good and faithful servant.” You see, that’s who I am, a servant, Perfectly Imperfect!

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Author: Debbie Simmons

I am a Northerner by birth, a Southerner by choice. I moved from Michigan directly after High School to Texas, I currently live in Arkansas. I am married to the man that changed my whole outlook on relationships, together we share 4 children, 12 grandchildren and recently a great-grandchild, as well as many other children we call our own. I have been raising children all my adult life in one form or another, from my own, to fostering, to teaching at school & church and any that were just in need of a mom. l received salvation when I was 12 years old at vacation Bible school with my grandfather who was a Minister. I didn't find out what a Christian was until I was 33, that's when my life began to change. I have been studying the Word of God ever since, but more importantly I have come to know Him. I never had the daddy/daughter relationship with my earthly father, but I certainly do now with my heavenly Father. I can't even tell you how blessed I am to have come to the understanding of who I am because of what He has done. I know I am a sinner saved by grace and grateful for it. I am not where I want to be, but I also know I'm not where I used to be, Praise be to God! Currently I am retired and by the direction of the Holy Spirit I have been given an assignment to write, with great intention. That He, my Father might be glorified.

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