While on a pilgrimage walk on the Camino de Santiago (St.
James Way) in Spain, I asked some of the most committed and
courageous faith-driven business leaders I know to guest contribute to
Purposed worKING. Enjoy! - Rusty
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"For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and
says to you, Do not fear; I will help you."
Recently at work, I’ve been given opportunities to have what I
call ‘blackout experiences’ – or what other people refer to as public speaking.
I say blackout because I remember the beginning moments of what I’m saying and
then just like that, it’s over and I have no idea what happened. It’s a lot
like when you’re driving down the road and you suddenly realize you just went
40 miles and you don’t remember a lick of it. Bad I know, but true. A poll I
saw said that people are more afraid of public speaking than being buried
alive! Now that’s crazy-talk. Buried alive is way up there on the scary list
for me. WAY. But let’s put that aside, shall we?
Public
speaking is a nerve-wracking experience, but as I’m just starting to discover,
it’s also a faith-building one. Though I’ve begun each time knowing it could be
a complete disaster, I’ve simultaneously been filled with a surprising sense of
peace and calm. Part of the calm no doubt came from the knowledge I was being
carried by the prayers of my warriors (thanks mom and dad). Part I
suspect, was knowing I’d done all I knew to prepare. But the main reason
for my peace (that literally surpasses my own understanding!) was God’s promise
– Do not fear; I will help you. And He did. And He does. And He will.
Reference: Isaiah 41:13 (NIV)
Kiel Murray
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