Write it Down. Say it Aloud.

Our Sunday school teacher often reminds our group that the thought you’re nervous to say aloud is worth sharing. God placed it on your heart. It may not be meant for you alone.

Often, God uses those around us to speak to our hearts – to our fears or pain. Or even to our joy. Our experiences allow us to empathize when others face those same struggles or joys.

Each experience I live has given me the chance to share how God brought me through – both good and bad, for the glory of God.

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My friend led worship the other day. She is being pushed out of her comfort zone to a place I know intimately. I have lived this fear. I have faced the worry that I will take away from someone else’s worship rather than amplify the name of Christ. I have questioned my own human frailty… my ability to lead. What makes me worthy?

I have had to realize that I am not worthy.

I, Leah, am not worthy.

Only when I shift my focus off of me and myself, do I begin to understand.

When it comes to worship, I do not matter.

I am not the One to whom the congregation sings.

I sing WITH the congregation to the only One worthy of worship.

For the glory of God alone.

Not the glory of Leah.

I am called to obediently serve where God leads.

But because God is worthy of praise.

Because my testimony is that God brought me through.

Because God continues to carry me through.

Because God loves me in such a way I cannot fathom.

That leads me to pour out praise to the One who deserves it.

And perhaps you can be like my friend…

She bravely sang out that day.

She allowed Christ to pour out rather than let those fears quiet her.

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Psalms 71:14-18 CSB

[14] But I will hope continually and will praise you more and more. [15] My mouth will tell about your righteousness and your salvation all day long, though I cannot sum them up. [16] I come because of the mighty acts of the Lord God; I will proclaim your righteousness, yours alone. [17] God, you have taught me from my youth, and I still proclaim your wondrous works. [18] Even while I am old and gray, God, do not abandon me, while I proclaim your power to another generation, your strength to all who are to come.

Post and pictures by Leah Honnen. 
Leah Honnen is a wife, momma, and infertility warrior living in Jacksonville, IL. She is a homemaker and volunteers at her church, but loves spending time fixing up her pre-1920s home with her husband, John. Leah writes on the lessons she continues to learn in daily life – through infertility, motherhood, music, friendships, and more on Instagram @leahhonnen. 
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