July 14________________________________________
Don’t be afraid! Speak out! Don’t be silent. For I am with you and no one will attack and harm you, for many people in this city belong to me. –Acts 18:9-10(NLT)
SPEAK OUT!
A poem and essay by ILMA
A child of God is unafraid of the world
He or she is bold and loves the Lord
Believers trust and depend on God’s protection
They have faith and are hopeful for his provision.
Christians speak out gently and in love
They praise their heavenly father up above
They have confidence that nothing can harm them
They look forward to be freed and redeemed.
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There are many people who are afraid to speak out. Most abused individuals live in fear of speaking the truth. There are also people who are just tactless and insensitive to other people’s feelings. They hurt others with their words. I used to air my opinion freely and sometimes I hurt others by doing so. The bible talks about how we should be bold and speak out, but also tells us to do so gently, kindly and lovingly.
The Lord tells his people to be unafraid. There are 365 times that the word “Do not fear” or “Do not be afraid” mentioned in the bible. It must be very important to God that we are fearless and bold. The only fear he wants us to have is the fear of the Lord or reverence for him.
PRAYER
Give me courage to be bold Lord.
REFLECTION
When was the last time you boldly declared your faith in God to others?

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