Why God Would Not Want You (Author Unknown)

There are many reasons why God would not want you. But don't worry. You're in good company. - Moses stuttered. -- David's armor didn't fit. --- John Mark was rejected by Paul. ---- Hosea's wife was a prostitute. ----- Amos' only training was in the school of fig-tree pruning. ------ Jacob was a liar. ------- David had an affair. -------- Solomon was too rich. --------- Abraham was too old. ---------- David was too young. ----------- Timothy had ulcers. ------------ Peter was afraid of death. ------------- Lazarus was dead. -------------- John was self-righteous. --------------- Jesus was too poor. -------------- Naomi was a widow. ------------- Paul was a murderer. So was Moses. ------------ Jonah ran from God. ----------- Miriam was a gossip. ---------- Gideon and Thomas both doubted. --------- Jeremiah was depressed and suicidal. -------- Elijah was burned out. ------- John the Baptist was a loudmouth. ------ Martha was a worry-wart. ----- Mary was lazy. ---- Samson had long hair. --- Noah got drunk. -- Did I mention that Moses had a short fuse? - So did Peter, Paul - well, lots of folks did. -- But God doesn't require a job interview. -- He doesn't hire and fire like most bosses, -- Because He's more our Dad than our Boss. -- He doesn't look at financial gain or loss. -- He's not prejudiced or partial, -- Not sassy, or brassy, -- Not deaf to our cry, -- Not blind to our need.