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Originally Posted by Edward Anglin
Here's the deal.
I have preached at least three times a week for the last 9 years.
That adds up to around 1400 sermons that average around 35 minutes.
That total does not incude personal bible studies.
I am thinking I may have overused my voice.
For the past two months I have struggled mightily with my throat/voice.
It comes and goes in spurts.
However, today it is so bad I can barely speak.
Have you guys ever experienced this?
What do you do to combat it?
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I'm an open air street preacher primarily and have been preaching very loud in outside arenas without any amplification for about a year and a half nearly every weekend. I also preach in churches fairly regularly. There have been times where I blew out my voice accidentally and had to take a break for a few weeks. For me sometimes it is not from the volume itself but from prolonged use. I'm not a screaming preacher either. I know of a preacher who lost the ability to preach beyond speaking level because his voice blew out permanently so it is a danger. One thing I do is keep "Ricola" cough drops with the natural honey when I preach for long periods of time. I find that this helps lubricate my throat and keeps it from getting worn. Not sure if this helps but don't just push it and say "God will protect it" because sometimes you just need a rest.
Whatever happens keep on preaching for the Lord.