This is a helpful reflection of Charlie and his courage.
I find myself in your position. I am afraid of making huge errors in public speaking that might damage the credibility of my message. There are mistakes that I don't know how I would come back from.
I, too, feel the need to prepare, and be ready, for whatever moment I might have to speak. Thank you for acknowledging that this is not only a mental/emotional problem, it is also a spiritual one. I try to remember the encouragement I receive from the Word. I try to prepare academically, but also spiritually.
I Peter 3:14-17
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.
Ephesians 6:19 "Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,"
Matthew 10: 19-20
When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour. For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.
This is a helpful reflection of Charlie and his courage.
I find myself in your position. I am afraid of making huge errors in public speaking that might damage the credibility of my message. There are mistakes that I don't know how I would come back from.
I, too, feel the need to prepare, and be ready, for whatever moment I might have to speak. Thank you for acknowledging that this is not only a mental/emotional problem, it is also a spiritual one. I try to remember the encouragement I receive from the Word. I try to prepare academically, but also spiritually.
I Peter 3:14-17
But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.
Ephesians 6:19 "Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,"
Matthew 10: 19-20
When they deliver you over, do not be anxious how you are to speak or what you are to say, for what you are to say will be given to you in that hour. For it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.