Overcoming Fears

For those not sure of what has happened over the last few weeks then I will let you know. As per my last blog entry, I explained how God has used my life over the last (almost) 11 months and how God has impacted my life in ways I could never imagine.

For me, Public Speaking has always been one of my fears. Sure get me with a group of people say maximum of 10 and I am fine, but get me up on a platform in front of heaps of people and that is a different story. You see, when I was in High School I used to try and skip the moments we had to give a presentation in class, by "going to the toilet" as "I was busting".

There was to be no toilet stuff happening tonight because God wanted me to speak that is for sure. I look back even after giving my testimony about how much God has helped me over the last period of time, and I am amazed, there is no other word for it. I have totally come out of my shell from my first time in Morley and some amazing people have come along side me in my journey.

In our walk of faith as Christians there will be ups and downs but as long as we stick to our beliefs and trust in God he can do the rest. For me, I was extremely nervous and found it hard to hold my notes on my iPhone I was shaking that much, but in God's strength I did it. It's not easy standing in front of what seemed like ~50 people, but we can overcome everything through God.

I ask you continue to pray for Morley Salvos as we do as Matthew 28:19-20 states, going out into the world and making desciples. I am great that through Easter Camp my passions and faith were able to be restored as now I am eager to continue my ministry as Corps Cadets Leader, helping young people in their walk of faith.

All I have for tonight, hope it speaks to anyone.

God Bless,
Andy

"I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them."
John 17:13 (New International Version)