Mordecai Ham was a fearless evangelist. Upon arrival in town prior to his big tent revival services, he would seek out the most notorious citizens – often mafia leaders or influential atheists – and proceed to pray for them and plead with them until they surrendered to Christ. Ham’s meetings were so spiritually effective that he regularly received death threats. Yet nothing would deter him. Good thing, too…one of his converts was a teenager named Billy Graham.

Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord.

Psalm 31:24

God, through His Holy Spirit, will give you the boldness necessary to declare the truth in love to others. The key is to dismiss your fear. II Timothy 1:7 says “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” It’s tough to speak out for biblical values in society today. Few people will listen, and many who do may disregard or even ridicule you. But America’s leaders need to hear the voices of those whom God has called.

Who does the Lord want you to pray and plead for? Is it for a notorious work colleague, a troublesome family member, or even a politician with whom you disagree? As He leads, speak with confidence…and never fear! He’ll be with you.

Recommended Reading: Joshua 24:14-18