Speaking Out In Faith

We have a voice. In America, the voice of the people is a right, and we often exercise it. Our voices are powerful. They draw attention to ourselves and to our message. But it is how we use that voice that really matters. Do we say what needs to be said? Or do we back down and remain silent? When we do speak, are our words empty or purposeful?

Christians should not stand by and watch things happen, we cannot be silent in the face of evil. It is time for us to proclaim the Gospel, NOW is the moment for us to show the hope of Christ. We must speak out! Wherever you are, Texas, Arkansas, Canada, anywhere in the world: Speak out!

But there is more we must do than simply speak. If we only speak out than we are just like the rest of the world. Everyone protests, crowds gather in the streets, people march on the government. They cause a ruckus, they yell, they scream to be heard. Protesters everywhere fight for a change. We cannot simply add ourselves to that group. We must hold on to what we believe, we must cling to our invincible faith. That is what we as Christians have, and that is what we must share. So when people have pain in their lives and ask you why God would allow it, give them an answer, make your message heard. If someone is battling with despair, be the first to say something and to show love. Our faith gives us hope that others don't have, so speak about that faith!

I live in North Texas, and watching people speak out used to be enough, I used to think that worked. And sometimes it does. But it is with an invincible faith that we can make a difference. Our voices must be heard, the light must pierce the darkness, our faith must known everywhere. We watch protesters in the news, we see them shouting loudly. Their words are hollow. And it's not enough, something is missing if you only speak out.


Being heard is great, but there is a whole different layer to speaking that must be grasped: the foundation. If the foundation is not your faith than you don't fully know what it is to speak. That is what I have set out on a journey to find. We need to speak with a message, we must hold on to what we believe, and we must cling to our invincible faith. It is no longer enough for me to just speak out, I fully enjoyed the three years when I was with that crowd. But all good things must come to an end, and I have decided to start a new chapter. It will be hard. It will be frightening. And I know it will shape me, it will make me into a person with a message. This change will give me the foundation of faith needed to speak out boldly and change the world for Christ. I will learn things that I didn't realize I needed.
I don't have anything against those speaking out, but I've decided I want more. I have decided to pursue a change. When I began looking for the right choice, it became obvious that building an invincible faith was what I needed. So now, a new chapter in my life begins. I will once again have to fight to fit in and make friends, it will be a new crowd of people. And this year, I will learn to communicate faith. We all need to use the voice we were given. We have the power to change people for Christ. It is time that we are heard. Use your voice! But when you do, remember why you do it. Remember that we can't just shout out words, those words need a message that is grounded in faith. Then they will have an impact. That is my goal and hopefully yours too. I want to be heard, I want to leave an impact.
This year, I won't just speak out, I will be speaking out with an invincible faith!