Recently, I've been struggling because of my timidity. Many of you know that I hate to speak up about things because I somehow think that I'm offending someone by opening up my mouth. Well, a situation kept coming up that went against my convictions. I was in a dilemma in which, if I didn't say anything, I knew I was sinning, yet I was too frightened to take a stand for my convictions. My conscience was uneasy for a long time. Finally, I cried out to God and told Him that I had faith that if I would just open my mouth, He would give me the courage and words to say what needed to be said. No one bit my head off for what I said, and instead, complied with what I said. I cannot tell you the freedom I felt once I actually became bold enough to stand up for my convictions. Please pray that I will not be ashamed to speak when the Holy Spirit convicts me.
1 Corinthians 15:57-58 ~ But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
