You will do great because you are so approachable and open, and therefore people everywhere are drawn to you. Also, you come across as accepting and human, not authoritative and out of reach. You have a lot to offer I have no doubt.

And then as I read further, I realized that this is the perfect post for me to read on this particular morning. I’ve been asked to speak at church this morning for the first time (other than simply being the scripture reader). Praise God my time slot is only 2 minutes! 🙂 (But I have to do it twice!)

I’ve prayed for a while now for God to give me opportunities to grow my public-speaking skills because the thought terrifies me (a fellow introvert) and I knew it would help me grow. So thank you for stepping outside YOUR comfort zone and telling us things that are uncomfortable to reveal. I love you for that!

Also, I’m excited to be going to my first Arkansas Women Bloggers conference this fall – I signed up months ago, before I even knew you would be there! I so look forward to seeing you and hearing what you have to say. Now I’ll begin praying for your season of workshops and speaking. God is already using you mightily. Thanks, friend.