Using your Voice
Were you silent or silenced? (pls tell me you understood the reference)
Sometimes God calls you into seasons of waiting and quieting your spirit in order to hear Him better. Other times (I think a lot of the time), He calls us to use our voices, to make some noise!
We are all called to use our voice in one way or another, whether that be through music, writing, or through verbal discourse. Pray about it. Use it proudly and to glorify our God!
Most of my friends know and will confirm that I like to talk a lot. About two year ago after a retreat, God called me into a season of being a little more quiet. Unfortunately, I went through some experiences that muffled what the Lord was trying to say to me and I felt so frustrated.
I couldn’t figure out some sort of happy-medium between just being quiet or speaking out. And with the pandemic, it took a toll on me socially and spiritually. The introvert in me really came out. I felt a little less confident in my voice or that it just wasn’t good enough.
Questions ran through my mind like, “maybe it would be better to not speak,” “what you have to say isn’t that great,” and “compared to those around you, you’re not that great so might as well stop trying.”
I reflected on these feelings and I truly believe that it matured me, but being placed in more restricted social spaces allowed me to be more selective of how I spoke and what I said to people. Also, I was able to be more intentional with the conversations I had and it allowed me to use my voice more confidently. I realized God placed me into a season of intentionality and learning.
This carried over to my singing. Though I’m not 100% confident and I’m still praying about where God wants to take me with this talent, I’m not as hard on myself as I was before. I am surrounded by those who help and encourage me to tap into this calling.
I guess you might see more singing content from me in the future 😅
This is my testimony of how I have been able to find my voice again after seasons of silence, doubt, and hurt. I couldn’t have done it without the Lord.
I want to encourage you to really listen to what God is saying in regards to how you approach the season you’re in. How will He use your voice to usher in more people into His kingdom? Whether it be a season of proactive listening or taking action, I pray that you will continue to trust in His plans for you.
Praying for and loving you always,
Angeli <3