Praises to God!

Well I'm alive still, after talking in chapel today. This was the first time I have ever done something like this. I have given my testimony and written lessons for teenage girls. But I have never written a lesson for my peers and for such a large group.

I kept wondering if I was doing the right thing by sharing what God has been teaching me through Psalms 23, a much common chapter to many Christians. Last night I thought about just scratching it and giving my testimony, that's much easier to do. But God wouldn't let me. And then this morning as I questioned Him about being for sure, He gently reminded me through a daily Bible verse that is sent to me via e-mail that talked about Him being the Shepherd. I knew that this was exactly what He wanted.

I felt like it had started a little rough as my voice trembled. I'm sure people thought I was about to cry. But God calmed my nerves rather quickly so He could speak through me. I was encouraged at how He was so in it. I was rather certain me the ability to recall what He had given me and just to share from my heart. I was encouraged by the words as well. It was as if I was talking to myself...I am in the midst of learning from this after all.

Afterwards I quickly was blessed and shown by God why He wanted me to share this particular Psalms. I had several people who told me that they really needed to hear the things that I shared and be reminded of some things. One has been struggling with God's love for them and God reminded them of His love for them. I am just blown away by how God would use me, someone who doesn't have this down and share it to a group. But that's the awesome thing about our God, He uses us if we are willing.

I thank you all for your prayers. I could sense them as I prepared and spoke. All glory to God for His words do not come back void!