Faith of a Foodie - Elohim my Creator

I have been doing a Bible study with a friend that studies the names of the Lord. One that has really spoke to me is, Elohim, God our Creator. Of course I knew that God created me, but I didn't really grasp the fullness of that until I studied it.

Isaiah 43 says, "Thus says the LORD, your Creator, O Jacob, and He who formed you ,O Israel...I am the LORD your God {Elohim}...you are precious in my sight...everyone who is called by My name, and whom I have created for My glory, whom I have formed, even whom I have made" (Isaiah 43:1,3,4-7).

He created each of us for a purpose, He made us each unique, and He gave us the gifts He wants us to have. I guess the reason this hit me so hard, is that I am the first to doubt that God has a plan for me or I run from it because I feel unequipped.

The story of Moses first came to mind when I was studying this. Moses had politely told God that he couldn't fulfill what He had called him to do(aren't we guilty of that a lot)because of his speech impediment. He clearly overlooked that the God who spoke the world in motion, had a plan for his life and the power to fulfill it.

If we give our Elohim what we have, He will use it for His glory. I know that the gifts I have may not be what I would have chosen for myself, but I truly believe that God has a reason. God doesn't make mistakes...I am fearfully and wonderfully made. He wants to use me, and you, for His glory!