How I deal with having a stutter

This is the story of my speech impediment and how it has affected my life. Some people might be surprised to find out about this but everything I share, I do to bring God glory and my prayer is that this story shows you how Jesus Christ can (and if given a chance, will) use every single thing including our weaknesses to bring glory to His Holy Name. He doesn’t waste anything.

“But to keep me from being puffed up with pride because of the many wonderful things I saw, I was given a painful physical ailment, which acts as Satan's messenger to beat me and keep me from being proud. Three times I prayed to the Lord about this and asked him to take it away. But his answer was: “My grace is all you need, for my power is greatest when you are weak.” I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weaknesses, in order to feel the protection of Christ's power over me. I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and difficulties for Christ's sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” (2 Corinthians‬ ‭12:7-10‬)

[ityyyyyy]

I have a lisp and have been so since birth. People make fun of how I talk even family. Days ago my colleague did it again and I noticed it didn’t affect me as much as it used to in the past. Instead I laughed it off and acted unbothered. When I returned home I told my husband because it kept ringing in my head and I tried fighting self pity and he encouraged me…. The next day while in my quiet time with God, God started to speak to me about it and how He has made me fearfully and wonderfully and this lisp was intentional. In fact He told me that there are people who will be attracted to me because of how I speak and it will be used for His Glory. I started to ask for Mercy and thank Him for creating me this way, special and beautiful. I thank God I talk with my tongue, and not like people say I should… I serve and preach and haven’t really paid much attention to my lisp since I became saved. Sometimes I am conscious and try to hide it but when the Holy Ghost takes over me it don’t matter.

God led me to seeing this video in my feeds because it spoke greatly to me even more.
Thank you Ezinne. Thank You Jesus

[DrChioma]

I can totally relate, I stammer also and all my life I have kept shut, I recently started my YouTube channel to overcome the anxiety of speaking and because The Holy Spirit has put a lot in my mouth and they certainly have to be heard because I am tired of being held back. Thank you for sharing your story, I’ll share mine one of these days ❤️ BTW you just gained a new subie 😊

[andreaozuem]

I think God directed me to you with an image of His plans from me. I've never met someone so similar to me in this way; from the stuttering to the picture of speaking. Wow. I admire you alot

[favourugochukwu]

My sister told me to look you up and it has been a revival.

[otunoluwatobiloba]

2024 FAM!🧡💐.


Thanks for being a blessing Ezinne!

[verilyadedigba]

❤ thank you so much.
I stutter and I'm studying law. Infact I already gave up on the dream. I don't even read or study with passion. When I see people present and give speeches, I just feels sad and angry at God. I know I have a lot of hidden beautiful potentials but why stutter as a limitation?
Sometimes my siblings mock me, teachers, friends...some would just want to get under my skin and they'd attack my stutter.
I remember in boarding school, a thought of suicide crossed my mind
I have prayed to God countless times. I have made promises that if He heals me, I will speak with judgement and charity, but no changes. Literarily, I gave up on myself.
Thank you Ezinne. Please pray for Verily. My name is Verily

[nikkinyokabi]

This healed a part of me... I want to be a speaker but because I stammer, I feel disqualified... But God will use this to get even more glory... Amen
Thank you 😊

[MayizhiKangwanda]

I am watching this video on the 6th of Jan 2024 not that i am watching it for the first time but i decided to rewatch it after awhile..i have smiled all through 😂😂😂😂and it has made me realize how much you have evolved as a person..
Count your blessings name them one by one and it will surprise you what the lord has done

[StaceyHarrison]

The anger part is just me. I will start crying mainly because I can't explain Myself

[chiomaezekwueme]

Hi Ezinne!
My name is Chioma. This probably sounds like every comment you ever receive but I’m still gonna say it😂. I recently discovered your channel and I’m so grateful to God because the timing couldn’t be any better and I bless God for that. I do have a stutter and it’s something I’ve struggled with and still struggling with. Just like you said, it’s stopped me from doing a lot of things and engaging in conversations because I always feel like I sound silly. Even discouraged me from evangelising because just as you said it’s worse when you’re nervous. However, I believe God makes no mistakes and He knows why he’s chosen this one for me and just like you I prayed for it to go and it’s still here😂. I believe God does have a great plan for me and no stutter will stop me by the grace of God. May God continue to bless and protect you. Just as you have given to others, may God continue to cause others to give to you. Please keep posting and encouraging us.
Thank you!❤️

[joyugbome]

Lord...I can totally relate. A conversation killer, a confidence killer....I'm inspired to do a video about this and share my experience and how I've been dealing with it...thankful for YouTube cos I get to see videos that inspire and help me.

[withtomi]

Thank you Ezinne!!! I have this interview coming that I am terrified about cos of this speech impediment.. Surrender to the Holy Spirit and confess that I am not wise or fluent but he should please guide me! Amen.. God bless you greatly!!!

[ekwuruibemarshalnnamdi]

While watching your video I was very emotional and even shed tears... It made me remember myself when my stammering was bloody and how I was being mock in secondary school alongside running away from anything that has to do with speaking in crowd or talking one on one with someone I don't also made me remember how I do run to God in every speech I want to make before talking.. your experience and mine are related... Now, I am able to talk in public and I always remind God to make me confident when I speak alongside make my word come out fluently.. I just subscribed to your channel

[eikonojoo]

I haven't listen to the video but the comments and the testimonies are already blessing me
Thank you all ❤

[realprincessmay]

Love your smile and glow gurlll
Didn't even know... God has a way of making His strength evident in our weaknesses... Surely, I can only see His strength in your life, and that's super amazing. God bless you immensely for all you do and glory to His Holy Name. Amen🙏💙💃

[kikkysamuel]

I stutter as well, recently I just started praying so much about it. I was almost disappointed when I heard myself stutter again.. I like this perspective, it makes it more easier...Thank you so much ❤️

[alabiruth]

My story is changing.
I cry because of this challenge.
I'll be more patient.
I'll always measure my word carefully.
I'll always depend on God.
It will be a learning experience for me.

[chinenyenwaugochukwu]

Thanks Ezinne! I stutter too but God is helping me. I just watched this and I was blessed.

More grace and fire!

[ruthngube]

Oh Lord! You have said it all...

Moses is who I think of everytime I'm in this situation

[shesfearless_shesgodfearing]

Sister, thank you for this uplifting video. I was feeling down about myself and like you, I've asked God to fix me! He has yet delivered me from my insecurity, however he has always provided for me. He led me to this video so that I might be encouraged and reminded of his grace. Thank you for sharing this video, it has truly blessed me.