speaking without a voice

When you know that God has given you a gift, you cherish it as a blessing. You use it as He wills, and follow His calling.

When you finally stop fighting for control, let go, and follow.. He allows you to be used for His pleasure, and it will blow your mind. It is not you doing these great works, but that you are the vessel He is using. You must remember to whom you belong. You are His, everything you have and everything you are.

Many calls to ministry involve your voice. God uses you to speak His truth. God allows you to say the right words at the right time.

James 1:19 (NIV)
My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak

But what happens if you lose your voice?

God often uses adversity to draw us closer to Him. If we cant speak, we're forced to LISTEN. In our haste to speak, we sometimes fail to truly listen.

As James points out, unless we learn to listen.. we'll be unable to speak truth.

Your voice is so easy to take for granted. You open your mouth and words come out. Try going a day without out speaking a single word, and learn what it means to LISTEN.