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Quote (TechJoe @ June 23 2009,17:34)

Hi Melissa, I would suggest that you pray before speaking to groups and ask God to use you and put the words in your mouth that the group you are speaking to needs to hear. Also try to meet 2 or 3 people in the group before you start speaking and when you speak, speak to those 2 or 3 and shift your eye contact between them. Hope this helps. TechJoe

Hi Techjoe,
Thanks, any suggestions is appreciated greatly.

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Quote (melissahyatt8 @ June 14 2009,07:18)

Quote (seekingtruth @ June 13 2009,14:43) Quote (melissahyatt8 @ June 12 2009,07:17) Can someone help me with this? I love to minister to others about God and talk about Jesus and what He did for me but in front of alot of people I just met or groups of people I get so fearful of speaking in front of them. Why? My zeal for Jesus and my Heavenly Father is out of this world and I don't know why I am not confident with myself at all. I grew up in a very negitive home and any focus on me was never good. I don't like being the center of attention but I want so desperately to be able to talk about the Lord in groups or crowds of people. Or when I stand in front of a group of people. I get so nervous and my mind goes blank in what to say, I think I don't sound like they can understand me or I black out in what I am saying and don't even remember what i just said. If I lose all focus in what I want to say, I forget what I want to say. It is so frustrating. I joined Toastmasters a while back but at the time I started school at Bible college and I couldn't do both. I went a few times to meetings at Toastmasters but I was a nervous wreck and all I want to do is talk about the Lord. what is wrong with me? Why is it so difficult for me to speak to groups of people? If I meet someone one on one it is so easy for me to talk to them, but two many people, fear rises up in me and I can't control it at all. I have worked on this for over 4 years but it seems like I am getting worse not better. I gave my testamony in church to over a hundred people and I about past out and I even read it off a paper. I gave my testamony to a group of people another time and I bearly got through it. I spoke at a womens business association and I almost didn't get through it because I was shaking in my skin. What is wrong with me? I have another question, I know I am supposed to honor my parents but when I tell others what I experienced as a child it doesn't look to good on my parents. I went through alot when I was little in a very violent, chaotic stressful, negitive home in which I experienced phycial and emotional abuse. How can I tell my testimony about what I went through that  helped set the course of my path and not dishonor my parents? I know God wants me to honor my parents and I want to please God. I don't know what I am suppose to do. I want to help others with what I went through as a child but how am I suppose to honor my parents who did their best and who I am today is because of what they taught me in life. I don't know what to do. I have a wonderful relationship now with my mother and I have always have with my dad. I do not want to dishonor them in any way. I love them both so very much. Can someone help me with all of this? I cry because I feel that I am no use to God or help in His Kingdom. I want so much to minister to others about Jesus and what He did for me. I am discouraged. melissahyatt8 Welcome I share your problem except I've been saved nearly 30 years. It used to bother me that my mind would go blank and I couldn't think of hardly a thing to say. But over time I accepted that I was not gifted for talking in front of groups but found that I could reach more through my actions and when it was appropriate God would give me the right words to say. So my advise for what it's worth is don't let it concern you just trust in God. Remember that Moses also could not speak and God gave him Aaron, but when it came time to speak it was Moses who spoke. Wm Dear WM, Thank you so much for your encouraging words. It is so comforting to know that others experience the same problem. What comes to mind is.. “not by might or strength, but by my power saith the Lord”. God Bless you and thank you again for your amazing words. Me

I want to correct the verse that was quoted wrong,
“not by might, nor power, but by my spirit saith the Lord of Host”. I only want to be exact when quoting God's Word. No way do I want to be wrong in that area.
Forgive me please!
Me

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Quote (Nick Hassan @ June 23 2009,10:16)

Hi MH, Is the appointed work of God just the service of men?

Hi Nick,
Service to mankind to me means in a deeper spiritual level of love being the main force to move on behalf of Christ authority in His Kingdom and further His Kingdom just as the same concept of how Jesus focuses on one area that envisions a bigger purpose in the unseen. A reliance on God and His power of love that moves the universe on your behalf as His child in Christ. He will move heaven and earth for you if you only believe. A change of heart is far greater than the service to one another which only the spirit of God can accomplish. Spirit alone can only change this world for the better which softens the heart of a man or woman and brings light to our understanding and conviction of sin. I believe as Jesus focused on the Jewish people in His purpose, salvation would come from the jews, He knew there was a far greater purpose than just the task within His own people. Jesus knew what He did within the boundaries of the jewish people would save the whole world. I believe this only because I have experienced this unlimited power with God since my encounter while Christ who was my intercessor for me. There were spiritual things that came out of my mouth that I could have never imagine saying and it went beyond my current situation, it just happened to also apply the same way. It's kinda hard to explain. The things I would pray for were for a different purpose but the results I would be shown by God wasn't just for my situation but far greater in His purpose and plan for His Kingdom. I just happened to be so dead in self that He was able to use me in His spirit for a purpose far greater than me. It was amazing thinking back what was happening. So I know not to limit God in what He can do with this world. And there has to be a vision that lines up with what Jesus Christ wanted for us. Our prayers should line up for what we desire for Jesus because of what He accomplished for us. To desire and pray for Him, His rightful rewards in all that He did for us. I hope this explains what I mean. I can have a vision for Jesus and desire for His Kingdom and God will change the world for us right where we at if we believe. And we are kept out of the lime light and God gets all the Glory, what more could a girl In love ask for the love of her life? Jesus Christ will share His Glory with no one. It's only right.

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Quote (melissahyatt8 @ June 23 2009,09:40)

Quote (Nick Hassan @ June 23 2009,08:54) Hi MH, The donkey was serving God and saving Balaam when he caused frustrations. Walk slowly and listen to the shepherd. Funny you should say that, I just saw an image in the clouds the other day of a faint face of a donkey for just a couple seconds. That is why I asked if I am on the right road. Maybe I am going to fast for wanting the world a better place. I'm not sure. I don't want to provoke God to jealousy by being with sinners and unbelievers. I thought that is where I would make the most impact for God in penetrating the darkness with His marvelous light. Not by might or strength but by His power…..God speaks to me alot by images in the clouds along with seeing His face and Jesus. Please pray for me….I want to be in God's will, not mine. I'm too weak and dependant on God to venture on my own in His spiritual realm.

I quoted the scripture wrong, and I want to correct it.
“it is not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of Host.”
Sorry.

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Quote (melissahyatt8 @ June 23 2009,09:40)

Quote (Nick Hassan @ June 23 2009,08:54) Hi MH, The donkey was serving God and saving Balaam when he caused frustrations. Walk slowly and listen to the shepherd. Funny you should say that, I just saw an image in the clouds the other day of a faint face of a donkey for just a couple seconds. That is why I asked if I am on the right road. Maybe I am going to fast for wanting the world a better place. I'm not sure. I don't want to provoke God to jealousy by being with sinners and unbelievers. I thought that is where I would make the most impact for God in penetrating the darkness with His marvelous light. Not by might or strength but by His power…..God speaks to me alot by images in the clouds along with seeing His face and Jesus. Please pray for me….I want to be in God's will, not mine. I'm too weak and dependant on God to venture on my own in His spiritual realm.

As I left my computer and thought about what i wrote you, I was given understanding of where I am at with my purpose for His Kingdom. I am in an non- profit organization Sertoma (Service to Mankind) I can take that name and make this vision I have far bigger than it is in the seen. I do not limit God in what He can do, I know His power and His greatness. I can take what is going on around me in this moment and extend it farther in purpose for service to mankind in the world. I know what is going on is far bigger than what I am seeing so I walk by faith and not by sight and not limit God in what He can do for this world. For all of mankind. My vision isn't for just Sertoma, it extends out for all of mankind and I see that now. God said to dream big and I am. I know God will honor my request, I have to just be still and endure while waiting on God. My God is a big God. And this world is His not satan's.

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Quote (Nick Hassan @ June 23 2009,08:54)

Hi MH, The donkey was serving God and saving Balaam when he caused frustrations. Walk slowly and listen to the shepherd.

Funny you should say that, I just saw an image in the clouds the other day of a faint face of a donkey for just a couple seconds. That is why I asked if I am on the right road. Maybe I am going to fast for wanting the world a better place. I'm not sure. I don't want to provoke God to jealousy by being with sinners and unbelievers. I thought that is where I would make the most impact for God in penetrating the darkness with His marvelous light. Not by might or strength but by His power…..God speaks to me alot by images in the clouds along with seeing His face and Jesus.
Please pray for me….I want to be in God's will, not mine. I'm too weak and dependant on God to venture on my own in His spiritual realm.

[melissahyatt8]

Quote (Not3in1 @ June 22 2009,18:23)

Hey Melissa, Welcome.  Listen, there are always going to be those who reject you (and the message you are bringing).  Remember though, they hated Jesus first. Just try to be loving, and quick to forgive those who curse you.  Do your best, but don't kill yourself over it.  The good Lord wants you to share the gospel, but it shouldn't be something that sends you into such anxiety.  Try to remember that it is GOOD NEWS…be happy when you share it, and live it.  If you're rejected, well, remember they rejected him too. Much joy to you as you share about Jesus!  If you are joyful, other's will want to know more….. Love, Mandy

Thank you Mandy,
My husband said the other day that they hated Jesus and they killed Him over his message. If God be for me, who can come against me? Only God matters to me and I know I am going to be hated. It is the most difficult, rejection and unbelief. It really hurts when you genuinely love people with God's love inside you. Much wisdom is grievous. If I have to die for Jesus name sake I will do it gladly. I love Him so much more than life.
God Bless!

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Quote (Nick Hassan @ June 22 2009,09:51)

Hi MH, WE do need to learn not to cast pearls before swine so thereby discerning who to share with in words, and they will be selected by God for you, and who to share with by just being peaceful and kind and loving. The work is God's and not ours so we should not hamper his work in our own striving enthusiam. Pray for wisdom always. However also remembering that all things work together for good and you will reap a crop no matter what you do if you are walking in that light.

Thank you so much, this helps alot. I am currently a member of a non faith based organization that serves mankind. I became a member to be light in the dark world. It has been unusually difficult. But I expected that, especially letting everyone know that I was a minister. I don't fit the part outwardly and I have shown my fear of speaking in front of others. They don't understand it's not what I do, it's who I am. Of course I am being persecuted of my word not being true. I am not preaching or speaking, but I believe this is where God has me right now. I want the world to change and I am heading into territory that has brought on a huge storm. I had a dream the other day that I was all alone in a storm of pure darkness and it was kinda scary but I know that God is with me no matter what. I trust that God is doing His work around and for me on my behalf in what I desire and that is to further His Kingdom and be light in the world to win souls for Jesus. I hope I am on the right road.
Me

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Quote (seekingtruth @ June 13 2009,14:43)

Quote (melissahyatt8 @ June 12 2009,07:17) Can someone help me with this? I love to minister to others about God and talk about Jesus and what He did for me but in front of alot of people I just met or groups of people I get so fearful of speaking in front of them. Why? My zeal for Jesus and my Heavenly Father is out of this world and I don't know why I am not confident with myself at all. I grew up in a very negitive home and any focus on me was never good. I don't like being the center of attention but I want so desperately to be able to talk about the Lord in groups or crowds of people. Or when I stand in front of a group of people. I get so nervous and my mind goes blank in what to say, I think I don't sound like they can understand me or I black out in what I am saying and don't even remember what i just said. If I lose all focus in what I want to say, I forget what I want to say. It is so frustrating. I joined Toastmasters a while back but at the time I started school at Bible college and I couldn't do both. I went a few times to meetings at Toastmasters but I was a nervous wreck and all I want to do is talk about the Lord. what is wrong with me? Why is it so difficult for me to speak to groups of people? If I meet someone one on one it is so easy for me to talk to them, but two many people, fear rises up in me and I can't control it at all. I have worked on this for over 4 years but it seems like I am getting worse not better. I gave my testamony in church to over a hundred people and I about past out and I even read it off a paper. I gave my testamony to a group of people another time and I bearly got through it. I spoke at a womens business association and I almost didn't get through it because I was shaking in my skin. What is wrong with me? I have another question, I know I am supposed to honor my parents but when I tell others what I experienced as a child it doesn't look to good on my parents. I went through alot when I was little in a very violent, chaotic stressful, negitive home in which I experienced phycial and emotional abuse. How can I tell my testimony about what I went through that  helped set the course of my path and not dishonor my parents? I know God wants me to honor my parents and I want to please God. I don't know what I am suppose to do. I want to help others with what I went through as a child but how am I suppose to honor my parents who did their best and who I am today is because of what they taught me in life. I don't know what to do. I have a wonderful relationship now with my mother and I have always have with my dad. I do not want to dishonor them in any way. I love them both so very much. Can someone help me with all of this? I cry because I feel that I am no use to God or help in His Kingdom. I want so much to minister to others about Jesus and what He did for me. I am discouraged. melissahyatt8 Welcome I share your problem except I've been saved nearly 30 years. It used to bother me that my mind would go blank and I couldn't think of hardly a thing to say. But over time I accepted that I was not gifted for talking in front of groups but found that I could reach more through my actions and when it was appropriate God would give me the right words to say. So my advise for what it's worth is don't let it concern you just trust in God. Remember that Moses also could not speak and God gave him Aaron, but when it came time to speak it was Moses who spoke. Wm

Dear WM,
Thank you so much for your encouraging words. It is so comforting to know that others experience the same problem.
What comes to mind is.. “not by might or strength, but by my power saith the Lord”. God Bless you and thank you again for your amazing words.
Me

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Quote (Lightenup @ June 13 2009,01:34)

Hi Melissa, You might have trouble speaking to a group but you don't have any trouble writing to a group.  You have expressed yourself very well.  I just want to give you a big hug and encourage you.  It is going to be all right.  You will get better at speaking to groups. It is possible that you are experiencing something very normal and it is possible that you are experiencing a spiritual attack as well, maybe both.  I am going to give you a website that I have been reading lately that speaks about spiritual warfare and suggests how to respond. http://www.creation-science-prophecy.com/winning.htm Maybe that can help.  God will give you the victory, hang in there. Many blessings, Kathi

Hi Kathi,
Thanks for the encouragement. It helps me to open up more about my relationship with God. And I'll take that hug! I am a very affectionate person and I am a hugger and a kisser. Thanks so much for the website info. I will check it out. God is going to give me the victory, thanks for reminding me. I am going to stay in faith and believe He will work everything out for my good because I love Him so much and I want souls for His Kingdom. God BLess you Kathi, you are such a sweetie!

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Quote (Not3in1 @ June 12 2009,13:31)

Welcome Mel! So glad that you are here, it sounds like you have a real heart for the Lord, and for our heavenly Father.  I'll be back later tonight to read your full post.  But I just wanted to give a shout out while I was here checking in…. Love, Mandy

Hey Mandy,
Thanks for checking in on my post. You are so thoughtful. I do have a burning flame of desire for our Lord and sometimes I think I'm going to go crazy if I don't have more of Him!!
I think that it's supposed to be like this because I am always seeking and desiring more of Him with a passion. He is my obession! Thanks Mandy, God Bless You!

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Quote (942767 @ June 12 2009,13:22)

Hi melissahyatt8: All of us in the body of Christ have faults that we need to overcome, and so, the first thing that we need to do is acknowledge our faults and then go to God in prayer asking Him to help us to overcome our faults.  I am praying for you. If you feel comfortable witnessing or sharing the scriptures “one on one” do this for now.  How long have you been studying the scriptures?  Confidence often comes with knowing your material, but it also comes in knowing your calling.  We all have different talents in the body of Christ, and so, use what you have for now,and God if He sees fit can promote you and give you additional talents. All of us as parents have made mistakes and so, I do not believe that you are dishonoring your parents by saying that they did make mistakes.  Are they Christians?  The Apostle Paul in speaking to children states: “Children obey your parents in the Lord”, and so, this is part of honoring your parents if they are Christians, but if they are not, you would not want to obey something that comes from them that is contrary to the Word of God, but you would still want to show that you respect them.  We, as Christians, should live our lives by the Golden rule treating others, including our parents, like we would like to be treated whether or not we are treated that way. 2 tim 2:15 “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” I hope this will help. Love in Christ, Marty

Hi Marty,
Thanks for your response, it was so quick. I have been studying the scriptures for over 4 1/2 years endlessly, day and night, meditating and even sleeping with my bible. It is my cell phone to God.
I have a fear of people, because I know how hurtful they can be. I get upset at their hurtful behavior sometimes and anger rises in me because of the offense. I become silent and it becomes fear, not because of them but because I fear God terriably and I know if I respond irrationally I will regret it in more ways than one. I think another reason is I am not confident with myself and I need to accept myself the way God sees me and love myself more and maybe the offenses won't hurt as much. I don't know.
Thanks for your words, I eat them up any time I get a chance. I love to express myself better in writing, but I also want to speak up for my Lord too in groups. Maybe it's just not my time yet. Thanks Marty, God Bless you!

[melissahyatt8]

Angel's are created for a special purpose for God and are like God. Created celestial beings. Jesus came forth from the Father, the only begotten son. A perfect example of the heart of God. Everything was made for, by and through Jesus Christ and even angels. Everything the Father has created belongs to Jesus His son. He is ruler and King in Heaven. Jesus left His throne and came down to sacrifice His life to save the world and rule as King here too. On earth as it is in Heaven. Jesus is chief of everything in heaven, shepard of all on earth. No one goes to the Father except through Him. I know Jesus Christ will not share His Glory with anyone for what He did. It wasn't anyone that saved us but Jesus Christ alone in whom the Father sent to do this for all of us because He wanted and loved us so much, and Michael the arch-angel did not have a part in His task on earth to help accomplish this. Angel's obey their creator, are made for and love their creator. Jesus Christ is God, not a created being. He never was and never will be. I do believe that Michael was made especially for God and is like Him. Angels are Holy spirits that work and serve God unless they disobey. They adore their King and will fight to protect His honor at all cost and will do anything for Him. Jesus will share His Glory with no one, not man nor angel's.
Please forgive me if I have offended you in any way. I think we will all know soon enough what is true and what is not. I think in my understanding, if God sent Michael to earth for a task and people found out that he was the angel Michael in whatever form he showed up in, i don't think God would want them to worship him as Jesus Christ. Jesus preceeded forth from the Father, Michael was created for Jesus. We are not to worship angels, we are to worship God only.
This is based on what i know through my relationship with Jesus and my Heavenly Father. We will see in due time, probably alot sooner than everyone thinks.
God Bless you

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