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With My Voice- January 2, 2012

I woke up yesterday- close to tears.  My throat felt like it was on fire and all I wanted to do was cry.  I tried to get my sister's attention but I couldn't speak!  I could just barely whisper.  That moment scared me so much-> knowing that I was TRYING to talk and no sound would come out.  After some tea, medicine and rest, I regained some of my voice.   Even now- as I write this, I'm (patiently) waiting for it to get back to normal.


These moments made me think. . . What if God could only hear the words we utter?  What if He only honored the requests that we make with our mouths. . . our voices?


I'm grateful to know that He knows our every thought before it even crosses our mind.  It's assuring to know that while I'm praying, God is already answering!


With all of that said, I decided to write as though I was speaking directly to God. What would I say if He could only read my thoughts?  Let's see. . .


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Lord Jesus, I don't even know where to start.  I thank you for MY LIFE!  I don't take for granted- the fact that I'm alive.  I wasn't expected to survive my mother's entire pregnancy but YOU protected us.
You've blessed me with loving parents.  Although we butt heads at times, I know they are striving to please YOU and be examples for me and my siblings.  I thank You for the relationship that I have with them & the fact that they also can impact the lives of my friends.


Friends. . . I thank You for them too!  I'm grateful that although we represent a variety of backgrounds, situations and interests, we are able to support one another.  We don't always agree but we truly hold each other's best interests at heart.


Lord, I even thank You for every painful situation that I've had to experience.  Whether it was the loss of a loved one, the pain of heartbreak or just the feeling of disappointment due to the cares of life. . . these things have drawn me closer to You.  I'm reminded that You see and know all!  In spite of these things, You've blessed me to be surrounded by people who love me- for me!


I thank You for EVERYTHING and EVERYONE in my life.


Now, Lord. . . I just have a few things to ask.
Please increase my desire to chase after YOU.  Open the eyes of my heart and make it more like Yours.  Yes- I have desires, dreams and goals but I ultimately want to follow Your plan/Will for my life. Remind me that I'm in Your hands.  Let me have peace in knowing that even if my desires don't come to pass. . . You hold my world and I'll be fine.


Whatever Your plan for me is, I ask that You equip me for it.  Take away any fear and doubt that would rise up to hinder me.  Help me to embrace the abilities that You've given me so that I can help build Your Kingdom.


I even ask that You would bless whoever may read this. Remind them that we need to hide Your Word in our heart(s) so that we will not sin against You.  If we have a sincere heart and seek to please You, You will fill our hunger and thirst for righteousness.  Cause people to not see us- but You working in and through us!


Remind us that while WE HAVE A VOICE- we should use it wisely.  Instead of causing strife, hurt or pain, we should try to bless others.  Let us offer a listening ear and words of encouragement in hard times. And let us know when we just need to keep our mouths shut.  Just please keep us in Your Perfect Will.


In Your Precious Name. . . Amen!
**Clearly, there's more I could say but I just wanted you to think. . . What are you using your voice for???**
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