“If anyone speaks, let it be as one who speaks God’s words.” 1 Peter 4:11

Lord God, When you speak to your people you do not speak weakly so that there is doubt about what you mean or what you want. You speak forcefully and demand that people listen. You speak clearly so that there is no doubt about what you mean. You speak gently so that we hear and believe what you say. Lord God, you have planted in me your Word of truth. You have opened your Scriptures to me and continue to do so every single day. When I speak your words, make me sure of your Word and make my words bold. Make my words clear. Make my words gentle. Put your Word in my mouth so that when I speak it is as if you are speaking. And then Lord, make me bold and proud to speak your Word. Because I am not speaking about me or words that come from my imagination, these are your words. This is your truth. Through faith and by your Word, you have made me your mouthpiece. Help me to speak as one who speaks God’s words because your words are the only words worth sharing. Amen.

When we speak God’s Word, there is no room for timidity. His Word is like a fire and hammer.