mepastormike

Today I have an opportunity that I'm both excited and nervous about... I'll begin leading chapel services for a local Christian school (the elementary classes, K-5th). I'm excited because I love doing this ministry and it's a chance for me to teach God's Word in a fun (and crazy) way. In a previous ministry setting I led chapel services each week for a church daycare (same age group).
"So why am I nervous?", I've been asking myself. Part of it is the same nervousness I get every time before I speak (just like Sunday mornings). I'm nervous about how I say things, "will it come out right?"; "have I done enough preparation?"; "what happens if I goof and really mess up?"; "what will the response be?"; "is my fly up?" Public speaking does not come naturally for me and is something I have to work at.
Another part of the nervousness is the awesome responsibility that is placed before me. No matter whom I'm speaking to I realize the importance of the message of God's Word that I'm trying to communicate.
My scripture reading this morning took me to Revelation, chapter 22. I read the words of Christ about the handling of the Word by not adding to or taking away from the message... what a sobering reminder. My devotional reading dealt with leadership today and ends with the quote, "Only as we follow Christ can we lead others in the right direction."
Lord, Jesus may I yield my spirit to Yours as I prepare and then communicate Your Word to these little ones today. May I lead them in the right direction... directly to You. Thank you for this opportunity; may I be found faithful in Your service... may I be an instrument to be used by You this day. -Amen.