Seems like this past week has been a very stretching week for me. I've accepted the challenge of doing some more public speaking than I really enjoy and it's been a tough ride.
I do not enjoy speaking to groups. I never have. Teaching the comfort measures section at prenatals is a big deal for me. I get very nervous. Once I get started I'm usually fine, but leading up to actually speaking is rough for me.
So this week I'm getting a triple dose of public-speaking challenges. Last night I did my first ever Epicure party as the only consultant. I think it went pretty well, but I did forget a lot of things that I had wanted to talk about or do at the party. Ah well, I was pleased that the party ended up being a qualified party with enough sales so my gracious hostess could receive some free stuff :)
Tomorrow night is my second Epicure party. I'm nervous, but hopefully it'll be a little easier the second time around.
Sunday is a different story. Sunday I will be preaching at our church. YIKES. Me. I feel very unworthy to do this. I am not a preacher, I am not even an elder. I am just God's servant and willing to do whatever He asks me...so apparently He asked me to preach. I've known about this for 8 weeks, and for weeks I've struggled over what to talk about. With Easter approaching I knew I wanted to focus on Jesus. So I finally decided on Hebrews 12:1-3. I won't spoil it for those of you who will be there Sunday, but I'm happy to say my sermon seems 'complete' and formulated now (a miracle in itself the way my brain has been lately). Maybe I'll do a little synopsis after Sunday for anyone who is interested.
God has been challenging me lately with keeping my focus on Him. Which is so VERY difficult in this life when there are so many distractions and daily tasks for me to complete to keep my family and household running. It's been a very difficult week, which I knew it would be.
So I'm keeping my eyes fixed on Him and counting on Him to speak through me on Sunday. I'll admit, on Monday I will be one very happy lady :)
Mel
4 comments:
Way to take on things that challenge you, Mel! May you have the courage and confidence you need to get you through them.
I did a sermon at church last year and it was pretty nerve racking leading up to it (and I don't even mind public speaking!) but once I got into it, everything was fine. I'm sure it'll be the same for you!
Hey! I'm sure, with God's leading, you will be great on Sunday! Looking forward to reading the summary.
We really have to try to get together this spring!
Sari
Mel, you are not God's servant, you are his friend! (John 15:15) Just share what your friend (God) has been sharing with you!
Tom Roes
What is focussing on Jesus like now - this month?
Are you feeling any better about 'public speaking' now - a month after that big week?
Tim
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