I am thinking right now, what was I thinking signing up to volunteer?? At the time, I thought this would be fun, something new. Now, I am feeling nervous, panic is setting in. What am I talking about?
I have volunteered with my church to help with the Night to Shine. The disability prom that Tim Tebow Foundation does. Our church is hosting it this Friday. The 13th. I thought it would be good to volunteer. I have volunteered before at my previous church, but it was as support staff. It appears I am going to be a "buddy" for one of the guests. At our training tonight, they went over what not to do, what to do, what not to say.....I am now so afraid I am going to screw it up and be the one that does the wrong thing! They say, "have fun" but don't do (fill in the blank). HELP! I am in panic mode! My thoughts are running crazy...Am I going to connect with my guest/buddy, how am I going to adapt to their disability, what do I even say?? I am going down the rabbit hole right now.
At least I am not the only one that this is their first time. I don't feel so alone, so I can't be the only one feeling this way. So, how am I going to manage this? Well, first, I am giving it to God. So far, I must be still holding onto it, because I still have that anxiety, it isn't going away yet.
Just give me a few...minutes....days....
Second, I am just going to be myself. The theme is the '80's. Right up my alley! And you bet I have my outfit already picked out...neon pink and all! Slouch socks ✓, big belt ✓, neon dangle earrings ✓, neon elastic bracelets ✓, and my hair scrunchie!! Not sure how I am going to get my scrunchie in use, as my hair is barely long enough to pull back in barrett's, but I am gonna try! What a conversation starter, the 80's.
As Friday quickly approaches, I will be in and out of panic, but I know it will be fun. God puts us out there, and it isn't always going to be easy. It may be a difficult task, hard job or hard situation, but I pray that God uses me for his good and will Friday night. I pray that I will be a blessing and that I will also receive the blessing too.
What about you? What is God calling you to do that you are afraid to step out and do?
Isaiah 41:10 ;"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand"
Psalm 56:3 ;"When I am afraid, I put my trust in you"
2 Timothy 1:7; "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."
Now, Go be the church.
Love to all,
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