I posted this on Facebook as well but I know for Some of my supporters it is easier to keep up with my blog than Facebook!
Lately I’ve had a lot of people call out the growth they have seen in me over the last 9 month. One big point of growth that I’ve heard time and time again is “your confidence in your words and speaking, praying, and reading in front of people has grown so much.” But the truth? My confidence in my words and reading abilities (I’m dyslexic) really hasn’t grown much (my voice still shakes and I sound like I’m crying) but I volunteer more often and enjoy doing it. What has changed is my confidence in the Lord and His ability to speak through me for what others need to hear. My ability to trust that whatever comes from my mouth are HIS words and not my own. And my belief that all things happen in his timing. This means if He wants someone to hear the words He speaks through me but it isn’t yet the time for another to hear it, the words will pass through one ear and out the other. This is why I’m able to fearlessly(ish) speak, read, and pray with others. It doesn’t come from my own strength but my strong trust in Him.
Exodus 4:10-12 “(10) But Moses pleaded with the Lord, “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.” (11)Then the Lord asked Moses, “Who makes a persons mouth? Who decides whether people speak or do not speak, hear or do not hear, see or do not see? Is it not I, the LORD? (12)Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.”
