Scripture: Proverbs 31:8
Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute.
Thought for the Day: Yesterday I did something stupid. Please, no commentary! But I was eating my lunch at my office desk, and I picked up the phone to call one of our church members. Immediately after dialing, I grabbed my sandwich and took a big bite. It was a peanut butter sandwich. The call begin to ring – I panicked. There was no way I could make a sound, let alone speak. I was so thankful when it continued to ring, never even going to voicemail. Had someone answered, it would have been nice to have a friend to speak for me.
The Proverb references those who cannot speak, and thinking of it as symbolic language, I believe there are a lot of situations in which people feel as if they have a mouth full of peanut butter. They feel as if their voice will not be heard, or speaking could cost them a job or promotion. It is hard when we feel as if we have something to say, but a mouth-full of peanut butter.
Let us pray that in such moments, God will provide us someone who will speak on our behalf. And let us be so bold as to ask God to guide us to those situations where we can speak for others who feel as if they have no voice.
Prayer: Give me your voice, O Lord of Love, so I may speak your glorious message. And when I have nothing, please provide me a spokesperson who sees my need and speaks on my behalf. Amen.
THIS SUNDAY’S SERMON
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart!