I’ve ALWAYS had a fear of public speaking! I consider myself a “Behind The Scenes” type chick! I mean, hey, SOMEONE has to do it. Most people want to be out front, not me, I’m like a minion I love to serve and I’m faithful to my villain! I’m REAL OK with letting whomever I serve be the main attraction, the star, while I work in the shadows making sure everything is in order so THEY shine!!!
This plan has kept me for years, I’m personal assistant to at least four different people. The people I serve love me and I’m happy to lighten their load. I was comfortable, content in my current state.
THEN, God placed it on our hearts to relocate to a new church in a new city! My new Pastor saw something in me that I didn’t even see. HE ASKED ME TO GET UP IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH AND SPEAK!!! I wanted to tell my pastor NO, but me being the minion that I am, I would NEVER let my leader down, if that’s what he needed from me, I had to figure out how to make it work!
So I read a few articles about public speaking, wrote out a few speeches, practiced and before I knew it, it was time to go on stage . My legs were trembling, my heart was racing, I honestly think I had a small anxiety attack, but I had to complete my mission. At that point I just said to myself, SELF, “you’ve prepared, you’ve practiced, YOU’VE GOT THIS!” And I just did it!!! I got the mic and did my thing! When it was over, I exhaled and thought, oh my goodness, I did it! I didn’t freeze, I didn’t suck .. I’d faced my worst fear and I NAILED IT!
Today, I want you to know that sometimes you have to do it even when you’re afraid! Add this cup of courage to your life’s mix and DO IT! I promise when you face your fear you’ll be proud that you did! Remember, “You’ve Practiced, You’ve Prepared, YOU’VE GOT THIS!”
I dedicate this post to my Pastors. Thank you for pushing me out of my comfort zone towards greatness!
I DID IT!!!!!!!
#DoItWithFear
#UnlimitedPotential
#You+God=EndlessPossibilities
#CupOfCourage
#Undaunted
Gwendolyn J. Jones 