Definition Essay: Fear Of Public Speaking
Fear...What do you fear? I have a fear of public speaking. I start to sweat, my voice and hands shake, my breathing is erratic and my mind goes blank. Fear stops us and Satan loves it! Why? Fear stops us in our tracks. Fear stops us from talking about Jesus and doing what we're suppose to do. Fear stops us from being Christ-like. Satan doesn't want us to talk about, pray to, praise, or worship God. We shouldn't let fear stop us from doing God's Will. Don't allow fear to overtake you and let Satan win. Never turn down a chance to lead prayer, to serve on the Lord's table, anything that will bring Glory to God and serve the congregation. Twice I turned down an opportunity to serve and both times I felt guilty. I let Satan win because I didn't serve, because I let my fear stop me. The
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more you fight your fear and serve, the easier it becomes to do the Lord's work. I know it is easier said than done.
Please remember, we are not alone. Psalms 34:4 "I sought the Lord, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears"(NKJV). Psalms 118:6 "The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do for me?" (NKJV). Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:6-8) was a young man and didn't have the right words. I like to think that Jeremiah had a problem with public speaking. One way to help fight against fear is to pray for wisdom and strength. James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him" (NKJV). Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (NKJV). The more we serve the easier it becomes. We practice to become better. I know I must fight through the fear and do what Jesus told me to do. And I'd like to encourage you to do the same no matter what you fear. The only fear we should have is to fear is God... Ecclesiastes 12:13, 14 "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man's all. For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil." Let us not fear to serve
God.
more you fight your fear and serve, the easier it becomes to do the Lord's work. I know it is easier said than done.
Please remember, we are not alone. Psalms 34:4 "I sought the Lord, and He heard me, And delivered me from all my fears"(NKJV). Psalms 118:6 "The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do for me?" (NKJV). Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:6-8) was a young man and didn't have the right words. I like to think that Jeremiah had a problem with public speaking. One way to help fight against fear is to pray for wisdom and strength. James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him" (NKJV). Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (NKJV). The more we serve the easier it becomes. We practice to become better. I know I must fight through the fear and do what Jesus told me to do. And I'd like to encourage you to do the same no matter what you fear. The only fear we should have is to fear is God... Ecclesiastes 12:13, 14 "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man's all. For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil." Let us not fear to serve
God.