Speak Up
God has made himself easily approachable
“Thank you for seeing me, sir.” “Hello, Mr. McMillen, it’s a pleasure to meet you.” “Beautiful day, isn’t it?” Eric just couldn’t decide what he’d say as he waited for his job interview. Maybe a simple, “Hi,” would be best. Or would that make him seem too plain and boring? “How are you?” he could ask the company vice-president, but, no, that would be too chatty, not very business like.
“Mr. McMillen will see you now,” the pleasant receptionist informed Eric with a smile, gesturing toward the door. He prepared to mumble something that would make him look like an idiot.
As Eric approached, the door opened. The VP bounced out, extended his hand, and said warmly, “Welcome, Eric, have a seat and tell me more about …” Eric spoke his first sentence naturally and comfortably.
Meeting someone famous. Summoned to give testimony to a judge. It’s intimidating to speak with someone in a position of power or influence. But the best of such people, like the VP who interviewed Eric, make the conversation easy and enjoyable.
What have you said to God lately? Maybe you don’t know what to say. Then remember that God makes what you say to him easy and enjoyable. How? He’s broken the ice by speaking to you first and warmly engaging you in dialogue.
God has made himself easily approachable. He has welcomed you by opening the doors of peace and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. To sinners seeking his love he speaks with terms of endearment, gently inviting with words like “child” and “lamb.”
Now God is eager to listen to your voice. He enjoys your voice. Desperate words of prayer asking for his help. Joyful words of heavenly encouragement spoken to help someone he loves. Songs you learned as a child and can still hum while doing the dishes. Guidance given to those confused to direct them toward heaven.
You can use your voice to please God and others more often. It starts with letting God have the first word.
PRAYER: Take my voice, God. Let me sing to you the praises of being your special creation. Let me speak to you as your dear child. Let me echo to others your saving promises that give such encouragement and hope. Let me thank you for your loving blessings with grateful heart. Amen.