Prayer for Direction

I would like for you all to pray for me.  My main director at church has asked me to direct the choir while she sings the solo.  The other director, who normally directs the song, will not be in attendence on Sunday, and she can't sing and direct at the same time.  So, since I am what she calls her "assistant" and can hear and give all the parts, and at this point the only one who can right now, she asked me to do it.  

She has been asking me for a while to be a director because of my ability to hear and teach the music and have the capability to direct.  But, truth be told.......I am scared.  I never did like being in front.  Even when singin solos I am nervous  :oops: .  So, I just ask that you all would keep me in your prayers, that my fear decreases and just have fun with it and keep it in my mind that someone will be blessed and the Lord will be glorifed, which is the most important thing.  Cause I am REALLY scared.

Be Peaceful Y'all,

PreciousSongBird

[musiq16]

Baby Girl,
This is your time to step up.  You have hidden behind the curtain so long, Now it's time for you to come out in front.  Just let God use you.  I guarentee you that at first, you will be nervous, but afterwards you will enjoy every minute of it.  So just step out there and be an instrument for God.  I will be praying for you




God Bless You
musiq16

[LadyWiz]

How did it all go, PreciousSongBird??

[JoyCH]

I've never seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging for bread.


Joy

Well, I guess it went ok, but I messed up a little.  I was so nervous.  I just wish I could stop being so timid about being up from.  I mean, I have the gift for it and I can sing and hear all the parts.  I just don't know what it is.  But, it did go alright.

Thank you Musiq16, LadyWiz and JoyCH for asking about it.  I really appreciate the encouragment.  Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Ya'll     .

Luv Ya,

PreciousSongBird  

[yielded]

Hey Precious,

It's alright to be nervous, just don't allow it to consume you.  I feel that a little nervousness helps us to stay humble and to trust God for all things involved.  I you believe that God had called you to serve Him in that capacity, then I pray that He continue to lead you.  Remember, God's work, done God's way, will never lack God's supply.  Take care.

Hey Precious,

It's alright to be nervous, just don't allow it to consume you.  I feel that a little nervousness helps us to stay humble and to trust God for all things involved.  I you believe that God had called you to serve Him in that capacity, then I pray that He continue to lead you.  Remember, God's work, done God's way, will never lack God's supply.  Take care.

Thanx Yielded!!! That makes a whole lot of since.  And I appreciate you as well for your encouragment.  You said, "nervousness helps US to stay humble".  So, you get nervous too?  I mean let me know.  It would be nice to hear some interesting stories about it.  If anyone has a story to tell concerning nervousness, by all means TELL IT     .

Be Peaceful!!!

[yielded]

Hello again Precious,

The truth is, I experience a little nervousness in everything that I do.  Again, it's not a consuming nervousness that distracts me, but one that enables me to maintain my focus.  I believe that the purpose behind it is to keep me humble.  

Case in point: On Valentines Day 2005, someone came up with the idea to have a very elegant dinner for couples within our fellowship.  It was beautiful.  The fellowship hall was transformed into a setting just right for the event.  Anyway I was asked to sing a song.  Keep in mind that I'm no Donnie McClurkin, but I can carry a tune very well.  After much thought, I decided to sing a love song that I asked God for years ago called "Sunrise, Sunset."  

While I sang, butterflies were dancing in my stomach, but during that time, I realized that I wasn't singing the song wasn't just to my wife; but I represented every husband there that loves the Lord.  It was their song to their wives too.

Sister T had mentioned in her post to me "Initial Sermon," to preach for results and not for reaction.  That was and still is so simple, yet so profound because it doesn't just apply to preaching, but it transcends across all that I do for the Lord.  Long story short, it's all about Him and His getting glory out of all that I do.

I hope, Precious, that you allow God to handle the nervousness and not let the nervousness handle you.  I see it like Moses and the burning bush; burning, yet not consumed.  In the heat of whatever is going on, God enables us to function without being consumed.  (I need to write this down, this could be good preaching material.   :lol: )  

Anyway, take care and just let God lead you.  God's work, done God's way, nevers lacks God's supply.

yielded

Thank you Yielded.  I hear what you tell me, and you're absolutly right.  That is what I do.  I dwell on it and worry about it until it consumes me and I don't know what to do with myself.  So yes, I will have to let God handle my nervousness and work through me as only He knows how.

And, yeah you should use the burning bush example in your sermon .  I have to admitt I thought that was a powerful way of explaning it.  Man, I wish I were able to hear your sermon.  I know you're going to do just fine.

God Bless