I Can’t Keep Quiet: 2 Ways I Stand With Jesus Christ

Please be quiet! 

Shushed. It happened in elementary school. And at the library.

My mom insisted I be quiet in church—the right thing to do. So, apparently the preacher could yell. But me? No freedom of speech from the pew. True, I didn’t have the floor or the stage.

As a child, I remember when grown-ups asked for a little peace and quiet—for their sanity.

Oh, if we rewound the tape, there’s more examples of attempts to silence me. Instead, let’s fast-forward to present day.

I Can’t Keep Quiet

I’m a woman now. Sure, certain scenarios in life call for silence…for no talking. When my husband’s watching one of his favorite TV shows or wants to hear something on the news. I get that. I need to hush.

Still, the world and culture want to silence me. They whisper, “Shush.” But there’s one thing I can’t keep silent about. No way. No how. Never.

My name is Karen Friday and I refuse to be quiet about my Lord.

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