But the more the Egyptians oppressed them, the more the Israelites multiplied and spread, and the more alarmed the Egyptians became.

And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own.

“Here I am!” Moses replied.

But Moses protested to God, “Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?”

12God answered, “I will be with you. 

But Moses protested again, “What if they won’t believe me or listen to me? What if they say, ‘The Lord never appeared to you’?”

But Moses pleaded with the Lord, “O Lord, I’m not very good with words. I never have been, and I’m not now, even though you have spoken to me. I get tongue-tied, and my words get tangled.”

But Moses again pleaded, “Lord, please! Send anyone else.”

14Then the Lord became angry with Moses. “All right,” he said. “What about your brother, 

Lord God my Father,

Help me to rest in your plan, even when it seems like the struggle is in control. Help me to be still so I can hear you call me. Keep me from questioning your desire or shape it to fit me. Help me to understand that you are with me and you will direct me and give me words. Give me a spirit of obedience.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen