My graduation in 2010
Next week, I’m starting school again.
The first time I went through Bible College, I looked at the public speaking class they offered, and said to myself, I’ll never need that! At the time I was shy, quiet, and very fearful. I could not imagine myself speaking in public. So, I graduated without taking that class.
I think God wanted to laugh right away…. come to find out, I was speaking publicly at my graduation! I prayed in tongues until he gave me what to say, and then, when it came time to step on that platform I said,”It’s all you God, I know I can’t do this myself.” That night I received many comments about how great my speaking was, I knew God had been with me.
Then, a few years later, my husband and I began teaching the Cleansing Stream class. The first time I spoke, I wrote it out and read it. The second time was a little more speaking but with lots of notes. Each time I spoke, it was with less time to prepare. Each time I relied on God to help me speak for Him and do his work, and each time, He was faithful to come through.
But I knew I still needed help. I should have taken that class.
About a year and a half ago I emailed the school asking when they would have it again, and they said they would make a note that I wanted to take it. In November I got the call, if I was still interested they were having the class starting in January. I could come and take it at a special price for Alumni.
I’ve registered, paid, ordered my books. I’ve been looking forward to this. It’s so close, I’m starting to get a littler nervous. I know it will be a place for me to stretch and grow, and I know I will learn a lot, coming away with greater confidence and knowledge on public speaking.
As I step back on campus in January, I bet God’s going to smile. I know I am. Never say never, it might make God laugh:)
God Bless you in this coming new year!
Have a blessed and Happy New Year Carolyn 🙂 God bless!
Happy New Year to you as well! Blessings!
Thank you! ?
Congratulations! You can do it! I’ve been there and know God laughed at me through my Ph.D. program (He’s probably still laughing because I completed all but the dissertation. Lost my interest in the subject matter.) God Bless and we’ll be praying for your success in 2014 and beyond!
Thanks Mary:) Happy New year!
Yep, I’ve been through similar circumstances myself! Congratulations! God’s getting ready to promote you!
I know you’ll be great at public speaking!
God bless!
Avanell
Thanks Avanell, God Bless you and Happy New year!
You’re welcome! Thank you! Many blessings to you for a joyous and prosperous 2014!
Congratulations Carolyn!!!! I am proud and quite excited for you. You have inspired me. Thank you
Thank you Terra, I am inspired by you often:) God Bless you, Carolyn.