I can’t believe this month is almost GONE. It seems to be fleeting.

The women’s Bible study group that I belong to is going over Acts 6. It has got me THINKING.

I believe that everyone has talents and gifts that the Lord has given them to help SERVE in the church and community.

I was given several talents that I am to use.

I struggle with the COURAGE to share one of the talents that I was given. When I completed a spiritual assessment for our church, “music” came up as one of my categories. I had actively tried to SKEW the results to make sure that music was kept out of my ways to minister to others. GUESS WHAT: the Lord still put it in there regardless of my attempts to hide it.

I love MUSIC. ♥️💜 It gives me life. Makes me soar. Nothing else makes me feel the way that music makes me feel.

When I was in high school I sang and played piano and flute. I even majored in music for a year at college.

What I struggle with is the ability to stand in front of a group of people. I have a fear of even speaking in front of people.

When I get up in front of people my voice and hands shake like a leaf. I get so scared it isn’t even funny. If I am holding sheet music, you can see my shakiness. I start sweating, and feel like I can’t catch my breath. I have a mini MELT DOWN.

I don’t know what it is that makes me feel this way about sharing my voice with others. I guess it makes me feel open and raw. VULNERABLE is the word.

I want to share, but the struggle is real. If I am singing in a GROUP of people I am fine, no problem at all. My voice blends in with every one else. SOLO is another story.🎵 🎼

This is the first time that I have truly been OPEN with others about how I feel regarding sharing my gift.

Do you have any GIFTS that you are afraid to share? Anything that holds you back?