Speak

"huh? Lord, is that really what You're calling me to do?"

I gasped when I've received another unexpected invitation this morning to stand upfront before another crowd end of July. It's interesting that this invitation comes right after I've spoken yesterday to 60+ youths. God's perfect timing (esp when each time the invite comes, it comes early in the month for an event at the end of the month =P )? But this time, it'll be work-related, in front of some 100+ business professionals.

I'm not sure if this is really what God has called me to do. Maybe it's yet another opportunity to mold me and groom me for greater things someday. But for now, one thing I do know, is that this is something God has given me -- to be able to speak to the masses comfortably..and keep the masses' attention while I speak. I was truly glad that the youths were comfortable (and gracious with me cos I felt that I could have done a better job, be more prepared, more impactful, make less mistakes, ) with me and were responsive even though I spoke to them for some 50 mins. 50 mins is a long time to talk non-stop up there on a stage! Ok, talking 50mins is not difficult. It's keeping the audience's attention with you for as long as you talk -- that is the dreaded challenge. I truly enjoyed the session with the youths. They are really a lovely bunch. And I like the way they seriously read the scriptures, spontaneously laughed at the jokes, unreservedly responded to my questions and I like their heads bobbing up and down when they diligently copy the notes and most memorable is the 20seconds of silent attention they gave while intently watching for the "coming back of the lost son". hee, i'm still smiling to myself when i recall the moments of them excitedly pointing out the appearance of the younger brother. =D And truly, I enjoyed every moment of the 50mins when I was up on the stage talking. The full 50mins slipped by so fast! While the jitters were there, so was the joy of being able to share with them! And you still wouldn't believe me if I say I really still do get the jitters whenever I go on stage right?



hee =)



Or perhaps it's in the genes.. like my mom says.. that I might have had inherited something from my great-grandfather who was a pastor. =P


Whatever it is, I thank God for this gift to speak! =)

Exodus 4:11-12 (New International Version)
The LORD said to him, "Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the LORD ? Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say."