1 Timothy 4:12

So I tried going to bed about 2 and a half hours ago when Vanessa and I finished with our sister date night. And then I couldn't even relax. This is two nights in a row now and to be honest it's getting a little old. I haven't had a wave of insomnia in quite a while and I remember it being much easier than this. Must be age. Yeesh!

So I figured this was the best time to finish up my communion message for tomorrow night. All I've got to do now is get my hands on some bread and juice - hmm should've thought of that before Sunday when the bakeries will likely be closed. Ah well...I'll improvise if need be.

I'm feeling pretty good about this message - I'm a little nervous because I've never preached to an adult congregation before. I've spoken and made quite a fool of myself (in my mind) but never have I been asked to preach to people who could be my parents. I feel slightly inadequate for the job.

BUT I must remember: "Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you teach, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity." 1 Tim 4:12

So I shouldn't be nervous of being too young...but it's still an intimidating thing preaching for the first time in front of adults - even if they are all people who have accepted and welcomed you so far.

A friend of mine, Joanna Smith, told me just last week that "The sun shines out of an interns behind. You really can't do any wrong in the eyes of the people you're working with." (this could be slightly modified and paraphrased to point out what I got out of her advice). So this is yet another reason that I shouldn't be intimidated. I think it'll go well. And this time I haven't sat there and used books upon books and internet resources to put it together - just something that I sat down and wrote. It was really a cool experience. Kinda like writing a paper without the pressure of a grade or citing references!

Well after all of this it's past 2 am and I have to get up early enough to see the Steffens' off in the morning before I head to the Prezzy church.

I should probably iron my decent button-down dress shirt for tomorrow night, ae? Perhaps jeans and my zip up racer shirts aren't so appropriate as far as preaching attire goes...

G'night!