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Speak up (Psalm 39:2-3)

Scripture of the Day: Psalm 39:2-3

So I remained utterly silent,
not even saying anything good.
But my anguish increased;
my heart grew hot within me.
While I meditated, the fire burned;
then I spoke with my tongue...

This is one of those times when I feel I'm taking some Scripture out of context, but I'm going to do it anyway! Please read the whole Psalm for a different perspective...

If you know me well, you would probably be able to tell that I don't really like conflict. I'm not assertive and many times I keep my mouth shut even when I know that it is wrong to do so! 

The words above were convicting because they pretty accurately describe how I feel when I am in those situations. I remain silent, but while I do so, my heart beats fast, I feel flushed and sometimes there are words just WAITING to come out. But - I don't say them because I don't want to offend, or I lack the words to speak the truth in love, or I simply don't want to confront someone on what they are saying. Or, or, or! 

The bottom line is that all my "or's" are just excuses for not doing the right thing. When I'm in a situation and I could bring something to light or perhaps insert a positive comment, I need to do it! We all need to do it. Think of all the times you are in a conversation that falls under the "gossip" category. When someone is being slandered and you sit silent regardless of your inner turmoil because you know the topic is wrong, say something. When a family member, or even a complete stranger is being verbally abused in your presence (even if they don't know they are the topic of conversation), step out in faith and trust God to do the talking. If we do this, I am sure we will find that the words we think we DON'T have will actually spill out from us! And they will be the right words! 

Closing Prayer:

Heavenly Father God, please convict us to speak up when we know something is wrong around us. Sometimes NOT doing something is the same as hurting someone...and sometimes not saying something has the same effect. Help us be Your voice. Help us protect those who cannot speak up for themselves. Give us strength to be bold and at the same time, let our words be spoken in love. We ask these things in Jesus' name. Amen. 

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