Speak Up – Speak Out
I think that these two actions are very similar. To “speak up” is to be heard on a particular subject or certainly give input to the idea. On the other hand, “speak out” implies taking on the cause and giving voice to an idea and letting the world know about it. “Speaking up” is a bit less aggressive than “speaking out”.
There are many people in our culture who need people to “speak up” and “speak out” on their behalf. Check this out….
8 “Speak up for those who can’t speak for themselves. Speak up for the rights of all those who are poor. 9 Speak up and judge fairly. Speak up for the rights of those who are poor and needy.” (Proverbs 31:8-9 NIV)
I want to speak up & out for the unborn child.
I want to speak up & out for young child being abused.
I want to speak up & out for woman being abused by her husband.
I want to speak up & out for elderly person who is “put away” by their family.
I want to speak up & out for the poor.
I want to speak up & out for the homeless.
I want to speak up & out for hurting.
I want to be bold enough to speak up and speak out on subjects that are tough and need resolutions. I want to be bold enough to “speak into” another person who has lost direction.
I want the words that I “speak up”, “speak out” and “speak into” to be from a heart devoted to the Lord.
Pressing On! Dwayne