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DEVOTIONAL JOURNAL | ALFRED STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
Day 14: God Speaks
Through Every Voice
DR. ANTONIO L. ELLIS
“But Moses said to the Lord, ‘Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor
since you have spoken to your servant. I am slow of speech and tongue.’”
– Exodus 4:10 NIV
Many of us have felt the sting of being overlooked or dismissed because of our
differences. As someone with a speech impediment, I know the anxiety that can arise
when speaking in public or even introducing myself. In those moments, it’s easy to
wonder if God can truly use me to make an impact. Moses, too, doubted his ability
to speak when God called him to lead. His protests sound familiar: “What if I’m not
enough?” But God reminded Moses—and reminds us—that He equips those He calls. He
promised to be Moses’ mouth and teach him what to say.
Disability inclusion is a reflection of God’s heart. He sees value in all of us, not despite
our differences, but through them. When we create spaces where every voice is heard, we
embody Christ’s love and recognize the beauty in diversity.
Together, we can shift perspectives, breaking down barriers of bias and ableism. Our
voices—whether smooth or stuttered—are powerful tools for God’s work.
JOURNAL
REFLECTIONS
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How can we make space for those who
communicate differently? In what ways
can we encourage inclusion in our
communities?
PRAYER
Lord, thank You for using all of us just as we are. Help us
to value each person as You do, embracing diversity and
creating spaces of belonging.Teach us to listen with open
hearts and respond with love. Amen.
