Maybe God is calling you tonight

“Speak up for people who cannot speak for themselves. Protect the rights of all who are helpless..."

Proverbs 31: 8 GNT

Who comes to mind when you consider those who cannot speak for themselves?  

How does the thought of protecting the rights of someone else make you feel?

I feel helpless, like the need is so great that I'm not sure what I could say or do. I'm also not sure of how equipped I am to act.  I'm convinced that's exactly where the enemy wants me/us...in a position that never moves from feeling bad for "them", one that doubts our calling and ability.

God has placed us on assignment and equipped us to speak up for those with no voice and to protect their rights, but we often run into two problems.

• We don't seek God for the who or the how...We go looking for causes to support and there are folks at arm's reach in need of what the Lord has placed inside of us.
• We attempt to emulate another person instead of being who God created us to be...This is where our life scripture helps us.  I write and teach.  You supervise and lead.  She sings and creates.  He marches and debates.  When we all abide IN the vine, the Holy Spirit will guide us to produce fruit that gives God glory.

May God give us eyes to see, ears to hear, lips that edify, and hands and feet to serve in Jesus' name.

God bless you.

I encourage you to check out the lyrics to a song entitled, "Save My Life" by the Sidewalk Prophets.  It reminds me of my calling I so often take for granted.