Just popping in here quickly with a bit from Henri Nouwen. The work day (and week!) is almost over, and I have girls' night plans with M. tonight, that should hopefully not be compromised at the last minute with the presence of the guy she's interested in! Planning to go for dinner and see a chick flick... See you late tonight, or sometime on the weekend, and enjoy these thoughts from Henri!
Empowered to Speak
The Spirit that Jesus gives us empowers us to speak. Often when we are expected to speak in front of people who intimidate us, we are nervous and self-conscious. But if we live in the Spirit, we don't have to worry about what to say. We will find ourselves ready to speak when the need is there. "When they take you before ... authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say, because when the time comes, the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say" (Luke 12:11-12).
We waste much of our time in anxious preparation. Let's claim the truth that the Spirit that Jesus gave us will speak in us and speak convincingly.
Friday, June 08, 2007
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