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As a young child in school,
my face would turn beet red when ever I was called on by the teacher.
I respected adult leadership almost to the point of being afraid to speak out.
I respected adult leadership almost to the point of being afraid to speak out.
My shyness extended into High
School, and I wanted an A in Geometry, but my teacher informed the class that
she only gave A's to those who would raise their hands and explain the answer
to the problem we had that day.
I did my best, but in her opinion it was not good enough, and she gave me a B+ on my report card.
I did my best, but in her opinion it was not good enough, and she gave me a B+ on my report card.
The next day, I called my
teacher to my desk and quietly but outright told her that I deserved an A and
she was in error to give me less. For “shy
me” that was risky business.
As far as I knew, no one else
complained, but my words flustered her a bit. She told me to speak up more which I did, and
at the end of the semester she relented and gave me an A as my final grade.
I have outgrown my shyness, and
with God’s help I am no longer afraid to speak out,
Usually I have found it best
to delay and not to speak in haste or in anger.
Often I wait until God says, NOW, usually the next day. While waiting I ask our Lord, what exactly
should I say?
The Holy Spirit begins to
formulate a plan of words and when I follow the script that He gives to me, and
there is no offence.
One Sunday a month I share
one of my stories with a message at my church, and I aim to express them as I
am led. Last Sunday, my story may have
been considered unusual to some, but as I finished all I could see were smiles.
My hope is that the needed
words are heard and received in their spirit.
If you are shy, just ask God,
“What do I say next?”
He will give you
"His words" to say.
This post has been shared
With Ramona at: Create
With Joy
Also linked with Nantawa Bennett at Happy Friday
And with Liz and Gail at T.G.I.F.
1 comment:
I never imagined you to be shy! Isn't it interesting that often the things we're weak in, God turns completely around to make them our strengths? I find that fascinating. Thanks for allowing your tongue to wait and honor our Father, Hazel.
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