JEREMIAH 1:4-9

The word of the Lord came to me, saying, " Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." " Alas, Sovereign Lord," I said, " I do not know how to speak; I am too young." But the Lord said to me, " Do not say, ' I am too young.' You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you," declares the Lord. Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, " I have put my words in your mouth.