John 15:16. God chase us, He hand picked us. Matthew 4:19. It's not about our ability. When He chooses us, then He has a purpose for us, this comes with both privilege and responsibility. If we feel we have messed up in our purpose then there is still hope, we can turn to Him today, dust ourselves off and go forward in obedience.
Chosen
Episode 477
John 15:16, Matthew 4:19
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