NEEDS YOU TODAY.
I stood at the podium to give my well prepared talk,
I looked out at the congregation and I wanted to walk
Away, for my thought out words did not feel right,
I felt as if I’d been silent forever, I was full of fright.

A little voice said, “Open your mouth, let words fall out,
The Lord needs you today, don’t have any fears or doubt,”
I cleared my throat and gave a weak smile and I began,
To totally trust in the Lord, that could be my only plan.

The words flowed like water from a pure sweet spring,
Never before had I ever felt such an incredible thing.
I felt the tears flow as the Lords words I did speak,
When I was all done, I felt spiritually quite weak.

People came, hugged me, thankful for what was said,
I tried to tell them it was the Lord, not from my head,
I am so glad I listened to that voice that came so low,
So the Lord could use me to bless many others so.

Now whenever I have to speak in church or a lesson give,
I stop just for a moment and listen and always try and live
That once again a sweet low voice I’ll hear and softly say
“Open your mouth and speak, the Lord needs you today.”

(Millicent) Ann Margetson May 28, 2002
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