Pray Out Loud!
Do you like to pray out loud? I don't really like to pray out loud. Don't get me wrong, I pray, a lot, but not with other people, and not out loud. Every bible study I have always been to would get to this point when they would say "who would like to pray." I have perfected the "don't look at me to do this." It is so weird because I do not mind in the least speaking in front of people, but praying out loud makes me really nervous.
So, in the last couple of months I have had this job opportunity arise that has been completely out of the blue. Of course my pastor said, nothing is out of the blue, this is God. But I had to interview a woman that runs a Christian Legal Clinic for a class I took. After two hours of talking she said, you should really think about this work. Let me say, I was completely taken a back. I have never in a million years thought that would be something I was interested in.
Since the time I was eight I have been interested in business and politics, mainly politics. The first time I saw the portrait of Lurleen B. Wallace in the rotunda of the Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama I wanted to be the second woman Governor of Alabama. Every time I would go to a party in college, and my mom knew about it, she would say "think of your political career before you do something stupid." This got old, and I have lost interest in politics. I get on stage and sing Mustang Sally at almost every party I attend. If the constituents can't handle a leader who gets on stage and sings, well, I guess I am not going to be in politics. They can just Ride Sally Ride for all I care.
No seriously, I really have been searching for what God had in store for me. I had a long talk with a professor in the Spring, and she and I share the same faith. She said "Katie, you just need to get on your knees and ask God what he wants for you." So, that is exactly what I did. And then all of a sudden this job was there. I have been debating whether to blog about it or not, but I guess I figured I better just put it out there. I interviewed today. I am not sure if I will actually get the job but I will let you know.
The thing is the job will require me at times to pray out loud with people. So, today in the interview we were talking about the duties of the job, and I said "well, the only thing I am really concerned about is praying out loud." And she kind of looked at me. Let me just say right here, I think it is important to be honest in an interview. I might have lost this job, but at least I was upfront about it. Anyway, I told her I had talked to my pastor about this fear and she said "Where God leads, he will equip." I truly believe that.
Now, I am trying not to have any expectations about getting the job. And deep down I really don't think I do, I feel like it is in God's hands. Even if I don't get it, my heart and head have been open to the idea that I can do something like this with my life. And it seems silly now to think that I have been nervous about this for a week, because I am afraid to pray out loud! I challenge you to think about your fears, and what they may be holding you back from. Maybe if we all encourage each other to have faith that God will equip us, we can actually conquer some of our fears and do something to help others.
So, in the last couple of months I have had this job opportunity arise that has been completely out of the blue. Of course my pastor said, nothing is out of the blue, this is God. But I had to interview a woman that runs a Christian Legal Clinic for a class I took. After two hours of talking she said, you should really think about this work. Let me say, I was completely taken a back. I have never in a million years thought that would be something I was interested in.
Since the time I was eight I have been interested in business and politics, mainly politics. The first time I saw the portrait of Lurleen B. Wallace in the rotunda of the Capitol in Montgomery, Alabama I wanted to be the second woman Governor of Alabama. Every time I would go to a party in college, and my mom knew about it, she would say "think of your political career before you do something stupid." This got old, and I have lost interest in politics. I get on stage and sing Mustang Sally at almost every party I attend. If the constituents can't handle a leader who gets on stage and sings, well, I guess I am not going to be in politics. They can just Ride Sally Ride for all I care.
No seriously, I really have been searching for what God had in store for me. I had a long talk with a professor in the Spring, and she and I share the same faith. She said "Katie, you just need to get on your knees and ask God what he wants for you." So, that is exactly what I did. And then all of a sudden this job was there. I have been debating whether to blog about it or not, but I guess I figured I better just put it out there. I interviewed today. I am not sure if I will actually get the job but I will let you know.
The thing is the job will require me at times to pray out loud with people. So, today in the interview we were talking about the duties of the job, and I said "well, the only thing I am really concerned about is praying out loud." And she kind of looked at me. Let me just say right here, I think it is important to be honest in an interview. I might have lost this job, but at least I was upfront about it. Anyway, I told her I had talked to my pastor about this fear and she said "Where God leads, he will equip." I truly believe that.
Now, I am trying not to have any expectations about getting the job. And deep down I really don't think I do, I feel like it is in God's hands. Even if I don't get it, my heart and head have been open to the idea that I can do something like this with my life. And it seems silly now to think that I have been nervous about this for a week, because I am afraid to pray out loud! I challenge you to think about your fears, and what they may be holding you back from. Maybe if we all encourage each other to have faith that God will equip us, we can actually conquer some of our fears and do something to help others.
Comments
I am excited to hear about your job opportunity, and am praying (silently) for His direction for you!
It was so fun that you visited my blog. We loved seeing your mom last night.Dona Stickler and Courtney Mann directed me to your blog and I love reading it ! Good Luck on the job thing. Also, Emily Chappel and my daughters are good friends. They live in Daphne. We love Em..She is crazy like we (my family ) are !! I 'll keep reading and oh, I am not good at praying out loud either but I am learning at age 50 something !!!
I enjoyed reading your blog and good luck with your job quest!