Having a voice. Crucial to being a young woman, I would say. It's important that we, as young women, exercise our voice. There are so many moments in my life where I have kept quiet and not done what the Lord has asked of me. How do I know it is from the Lord? Well, I feel it in my spirit. I feel the Holy Spirit tug on me and awaken something in me.
Often, I feel as if I cannot speak. As if I am being bound by my words. Now, after reconciliation with the Father, I know that is the enemy. The devil wants to silence us. He wants us to believe we have nothing to say. Heck, for generations, women didn't have the ability to say anything. Now, we do! And I believe we need to use that. I want to speak life, truth, and love. So, I need to know the Word of God in order to do so. I need to be immersed in His presence. Everyday. Everywhere that I go. I need the Holy Spirit to come on me like a fire that cannot be tamed. I chose the word timid for this blog because often I hear this word, over myself and others close to me, especially young women. There was a moment I recognized timidity in one of my sweet friends. Honestly, I didn't know she felt this way in life. That she is never heard or that she cannot share her voice. How cruel a thing to be so young and feel as if you cannot speak. That your lips are sown shut and you long to share but feel trapped by your tongue. God does NOT give us a Spirit of fear (2 Timothy 1:7). God has confirmed this is the enemy. The word timid means a lack of courage or easily frightened. Only the devil could instill such grief in us. He wants to shut us up and frighten us, and often, he is successful. It is SO much easier to remain quiet. To remain at a distance in order to not step on anyone's toes, so to speak. God wants us to be bold. It's important for us to recognize this turmoil and step out in faith. God speaks, we should too, being led by the Spirit. So, how do we do that? Well, I imagine speaking out to look different for everyone but if you believe God has given you a word, you should let it out. It says in Luke 12:12, "...do not be anxious about how you should defend yourself or what you should say, for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say." We should first be in tune with the Holy Spirit. When I call on the Holy Spirit for guidance, He answers. He gives direction and clarity in times of strife and He lives in me. Thank you Jesus for sending the Holy Spirit. Sweet reader, do not believe the lies of the enemy any longer. You have a word. Speak it out. Do not be timid or sit back and think you are not good enough. God calls you worthy because when we were still sinners, He sent His only Son to die for us (Romans 5:8).
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