This week I had two times when I was offered to speak into situations, and I had nothing. Only afterwards I thought what I would, could, should have said. I'm a chaplain, offered to speak into a situation involving morals and ethics, and I've got nothing. It wasn't fear--in these cases, it was more just who I am, not always having something to say, often tongue tied unless I prepare. I think I'll have many opportunities in the army to shoot from the hip. I have already, and I will have more.
I write of these missed opportunities with a smile on my face. I would have been only frustrated and maybe guilty in the past. But I'm in training, continually growing, learning. Next time perhaps I'll be more ready. But God is sovereign, and his pleasure in me does not rest in my performance, praise God!
God, make me more in tune with your Holy Spirit. Help me to grow in wisdom, and in being more relaxed, to speak boldly and courageously into situations that involve you. For your glory alone.
I write of these missed opportunities with a smile on my face. I would have been only frustrated and maybe guilty in the past. But I'm in training, continually growing, learning. Next time perhaps I'll be more ready. But God is sovereign, and his pleasure in me does not rest in my performance, praise God!
God, make me more in tune with your Holy Spirit. Help me to grow in wisdom, and in being more relaxed, to speak boldly and courageously into situations that involve you. For your glory alone.
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