Saddling Up
My heart is full, and my hope is to get the feelings of my heart across as I speak. Every time I sit down and try to write out any of my thoughts for the fireside, I am stopped. I have a few bullet points, and that's it. Otherwise, it is all in my heart, and in my head… and I will let the Spirit guide my words. That makes it really exciting for me! I could easily write out a talk and read it at the pulpit, but that is not what I am doing. I will be down in front of the pulpit, so that I can better connect, and communicate the message I have been inspired to give.
I don't mind speaking, or teaching in front of large groups of people, especially when the topic is the gospel -- it's my favorite subject! But no matter how much I love it, I always get butterflies of anticipation beforehand -- once I am up in front of the microphone all the anxiousness melts away, and I enjoy myself!
I'm just going to pretend I'm in a really big living room, with a bunch of friends. And I will speak from my heart. My heart has plenty of writing on it… and those are the words that will be unleashed tomorrow!
For now, I take comfort in this thought…
I will do my best to help others come to Christ!
P.S. I have my chocolate ice-cream ready for me when I am all done. I will come home, relax on the couch with a quiet movie, and breath a sigh of relief! Whew! ;-)
Nighty Noodle! Hope I can sleep!
Have I told you lately how proud I am of you? You will do a great job, I just know it. I only wish I could be there with you cheering you on. We both know the words are there and your heart is ready for this, and I don't need to tell you to let the spirit lead the way. You know all that so you are ready to go.
ReplyDeleteI just need a full report when you are finished.
Love you forever,
Mom
You will ROCK their world!
ReplyDeleteGo get 'em! Those youth are so blessed to hear you speak by the Spirit. Hearts will be changed because you were willing to trust the Lord
to use you as His instrument.
I'm so proud of you. I know you'll be amazing!
love you
Kary
My prayers are with you.
I So wish I could be in the audience at the youth conference, it will be so awesome. Everyone in that room will feel the Spirit tangibly.
ReplyDeleteFortunately you have worked with youth before so know they are a different breed than adults and how best to work with them. I like your bullet point idea. That's the best way to teach, reading from a piece of paper is less effective for sure. The spirit will guide you and the youth in a way will as well and it will be a powerful experience. Good luck Mari. I don't think you need it though.
ReplyDeletei'm so excited for this, this is going to be great for you and for all the youth in attendance!! be sure to report back and let us know how it all went. :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear it. You are ready! :)
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