Hi! I love your screen name because it seems to depict the stage in your life (ie back to the drawing board). I feel a strong connection to your issues because they are mine. For 20 years, my fear and anxiety kept me from fulfilling the calling I had as a teen for singing, ministry and leadership. Finally, God called me back and reminded me of His call.
In my mid 30's, after 20 years of cigarettes and booze, I finally began. First in Senior centers, then small church meetings, large, major events. I even had the lead in a children's musical. I've spoken to crowds over 1,000 and sung before hundreds...even my family (the most frightening venue). I'm not saying this to brag, but to encourage. At the beginning, I made terrible embarrassing mistakes, but God used them to encourage others to try. He doesn't waste anything you offer, mistakes, sin, everything will be used for His glory.
I'm very excited for you. I pray you witness, as I have, people moved to tears by the Holy Spirit through your voice. I pray you see hundreds and thousands brought closer to God because God used your first fearful, hesitant steps to move mountains. You're far from ignorant. What you are doing puts you into a special group of Christians. I'm excited God led you to be part of our forums. Please keep us posted on how He's using you. We'll be prayin'.
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Love & Hugs, Glen
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