Hmm…I need you guys to pray for me. Or leave some tidbits of wisdom. Or both.
There have been some opportunities presented to me in the last couple of weeks (don’t worry, it has NOTHING to do with working or leaving Lake Pointe – I love it there, and I’m not leaving – Just wanted to clear that up!)…anyway, these opportunities are really cool, but I’m not sure how to answer them yet.
If you know me, you know I am terrified of public speaking. In small groups or one-on-one, I’m fine, but once you put more than a dozen beady little eyes on me, I sweat more than I do when I exercise. Some of these are public speaking…some of these things are contributing to videos as a speaker. Anyway, before I moved here, God and I had a talk where I said “If you open the door to speak, I’ll walk through it” but now that it’s here, I’m being a little cry baby about it and wanting to hide under the bed.
I know the answer is clear…I just need a good swift kick.
Kick me, please.
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27 responses to “A good swift kick.”
Do it.
it might get a little crowded under the bed, because your cats like it under there too. meow
Turn Around. Give me the paddle. Feel the pain. Go speak.
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Public speaking is only intimidating if you are thinking about yourself (these are the words of a former speach teacher). If you’re worried about how you look, what everyone is thinking about you, etc. So focus on your message, because that’s what matters, and remember that all the eyes are there because they want to be.
Go for it!
So, making deals with God are you? “If you open the door to speak, I’ll walk through it”. If He has, then I think you’re pretty much committed right? :-)
I know you’ll do a great job speaking in whatever the venue. You’re thoughtful, engaging, well-spoken and genuine. Just relax and be yourself and you’ll be fine!
My Dear, I love you… but, REALLY!!! ;)
You CAN’T say “Ok God, I’ll do whatever” and then back down…. I know you said it because of your love for our AMAZING SAVIOR…. in response to His amazing grace in your life.
What an opportunity for Him to work through you!!! Your next prayer can be: “Lord, I am in WAY over my head. But you’ve promised in your Word to be my strength. I will do this for You – that you may use my life to bring others closer to You. I need Your words, Your guidance, Your peace.”
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
Go forth and conquer. This is the next logical step for you.
What was it God told Moses when Moses said he couldn’t speak to Pharoah? What if Moses didn’t do it?
If you want to walk on water, you got to get out of boat. Walk by faith and trust!!!
Well, you are in company…Moses kind of had this thing about speaking, but look at what God used him to do. Paul had horrible looks, but obviously he was a powerful teacher. Timothy got so nervous he needed wine to cool his nerves. So, you should be great…especially when God is leading you.
Don’t be a wuss. All the cool kids are public speaking these days. If you agree to do it, the words will come.
so does this post not, in and of itself, equal a self-kick?
i used to be scared of it too. and now i thrive on it. i even *sing* in front of people.
yes … what they said!
Just Do It! You’ll reap a great blessing!!
Oh, and after you speak it will be a piece of cake next time. I used to hyperventilate (is that spelling right)in high school when I had to give an oral report. Next thing you know you’re speaking to a hundred high schoolers. Remember Moses!! Go girl.
1. Do it afraid
2. Start using SureDri deo. a week before the event –don’t do it the first few times until you are used to the feeling of the sting of your pores drying up. Apparently your body sweats enough elsewhere you can afford to dry up a few under arm glands. That info free for all of blogdom. I need to replace mine…I’ve used it all.
That was supposed to say (don’t do it right after shaving…assuming you shave your armpits) until after you’ve used it a few times.
I amaze myself giving people I don’t know deo and underarmpit advice. I am amazing.
get out there! It’s amazing what God will do through a willing vessel. the key is to stop thinking of yourself and start thinking about those your ministering too!
I think you might be surprised a the blessing you may receive simply by honoring your commitment to God!
That’s one of those things that irritates me about God. *big grin* Why can’t he just make me do the stuff, rather than letting me decide whether it is his will or not?!
Certain Dri, not “Sure Dri”…follow the directions, do it at night after a shower with no deo residue on, and for a week before a big talk or big performance. A bit of irritation is expected until you get used to it, but it gets better. Yes, I am your friend for telling all this on a blog. I don’t have to worry about what I wear if I remember to do this before I speak. Until then, wear tops with patterns, or work on those biceps and go sleeveless. At least you ventilate!!!!
I feel that even though you dont feel that you cant talk about things in front of people. Always remember if you are talking about your passion even in front of people you really cant say much wrong.
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KICK!
I want to kick you. I really do! (don’t take that the wrong way) The problem is this little scriptural principal that assures that the instant my boot makes contact I will feel an even bigger boot finding it’s well deserved mark on my own butt.
“Let you that is without sin be the first to kick Anne’s butt”. (that’s not even a paraphrase… I’m serious… check the original Greek).
I think you said it best yourself… you know the answer is clear. ’nuff said. But it is good, despite knowing the answer, to share the struggle of it all with others.
nooc
p.s. That earlier comment regarding shaving armpits… please don’t clarify… please leave us with our assumption that you do and let’s never speak of it again.
Did it ever occur to you that God has entrusted you with a story that you MUST tell? A story of grace?
Paul was a slave to this same story:
Ephesians 3:7
I became a servant of this gospel by the gift of God’s grace given me through the working of his power.
He only was able to do it by God’s Grace…
Be thankful you’re not over-confident and come across as a something less than desirable. Billy Graham and Kenneth Hagin Sr. had their share of butterflys in the beginning of their ministry.
I’d rather listen to someone with a heart after God than an orator with a golden tongue. The Bible indicates that the apostle Paul was not gifted in speech, but he listened and followed His Spirit.