Refresher Course – My Voice

 

 

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The days I got to spend in solitude with my Messiah were so wonderful that they left me with a longing for more. (You can read part 1 here) I’m sorry that I lost all the wonderful comments on the last post but I’m glad it touched many of you.

This was a huge week for me.

I regained lost ground, I took back lost territory and I got fighting mad. I had to take down…no…destroy barriers that were keeping me from moving on…from being free. I confronted many ungodly beliefs and wrote down new Godly ones. One of them dealt with my voice, this is what I wrote to start with.

I believe nobody wants to hear what I have to say

I heard the Father ask me…

Why do you feel this way?

Because…I don’t believe in the voice you have given me

After a few moments of “silence” (my mind sure wasn’t) God said…

This is what I want you to believe now

I started writing….

My voice has weight; it has value because God has given it to me.

My voice has significance because of what God has taught me through my life experiences with Him.

I’m not to worry about how far my voice will carry (the echo factor) but I need to know it carries further than I can imagine.

Even IF nobody wants to hear my voice…God does.

I felt His delight in this and He led me to this verse in Proverbs.

“Everything in me will celebrate when you speak what is right.” Proverbs 23:16

The Father is celebrating your voice today. He has put a powerful voice deep in you, it is the sound of love, it’s the music of heaven and the cry to a lost world to come home…to Him. Stand up to all those who try to quiet your voice, remembering all the while that the Father gave you that voice.

Speak up…Speak what is right…can’t you hear the celebration?

Blessings, Jay

 

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Dusty Rayburn said…
"My voice has weight; it has value because God has given it to me.
My voice has significance because of what God has taught me"AMEN!
bill (cycleguy) said…
Your voice is needed in my life Jay. Don't ever count yourself short.  You give weight and glory to my life.  
jasonS said…
I know what you mean. Every time I go to step out into something new, I think "what makes you special? Why would anyone want to listen to you?" And I have to come back to the reality that if it's really only for one person or only for Him, then it's worth it. Love this post and your heart, Jay. You bless me over and over so thank you.
Jay Cookingham said…
When you speak for the King, your voice is unique and powerful. Yours is in my life bro'...thanks Jason!
Jay Cookingham said…
Bill, you are way too kind...but I appreciate it and you my brother. Your voice is from the Father and I NEED to hear it.
Jay Cookingham said…
I hope you know...that is what I feel about you bro' Thanks Dusty!
floyd said…
Awesome post! I love to hear the words of God through His people, the chosen, my family. I'm encouraged by the words God spoke to your heart. I'm reminded that we serve Him, never mind what the world says, we follow HIm, He is our goal, He is our strength, He is our refuge... He is our Father. 

Thanks for the spirit filled sharing Jay. Wow...
Jay Cookingham said…
I'm always humbled by the Father speaking to me in such intimate detail. I'm glad it bless you bro'...thanks for being a new voice in my life!
Eddy Damas said…
Jay, your voice is one among many, but many of us who are fans of your voice, and many who haven't heard it yet, need it's sound in this world. Don't ever think that your voice just stops at one person. When it affects and touches one person, that person carries it to the next person, and so on.
Jay Cookingham said…
I thank thee my fellow artist brother! I would say the same to you...don't forget the power of the voice that God has given and bless you (and us) with.
S. Etole said…
Thankful your voice will continue to be heard and bring blessing to many.
TCAvey said…
Awesome message! I needed to hear that.  My voice does matter, God wants to use me and He will carry my voice farther than I comprehend.  Thank you.
Jay Cookingham said…
Thank you...I so appreciate the awesome feedback!
TCAvey said…
you're welcome!
Joanne Norton said…
WOW!!!  Love it.  

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