I Don't Know What to Say

Day 2: "I Don't Know What to Say" - When Your Tongue Gets Tied

Scripture Reading: Exodus 3:13-15 "Then Moses said to God, 'Behold, I am going to the sons of Israel... What shall I say to them?' God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM'... 'I AM has sent me to you.'"

Trail Talk: Moses was making excuses faster than a cutting horse changes direction. His second excuse? "I don't know what to tell these folks." Now hold your horses—this is coming from a man who had the finest education Egypt could offer!

How many times have we used this same line? "I can't witness to my coworker—I don't know what to say." "I can't encourage that struggling friend—I might say the wrong thing." Sometimes our "ignorance" is just fear wearing a different hat.

God didn't give Moses a 10-volume set of theological books. He gave him His name and His promise. That's all Moses needed, and it's all we need too. When we step out in faith, God provides the words.

Campfire Questions:

1. Where do you find yourself tongue-tied when God's nudging you to speak up?
2. When has God given you the right words after you stepped out in faith?
3. What conversation have you been avoiding because you "don't know what to say"?
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Prayer Round-Up: Pray for wisdom and the right words for those tough conversations. Ask God to replace your fear of saying something wrong with trust that He'll guide your tongue.