Sorry... another request

[Hephzibah]

Sorry bout this guys, i just seem to be flooding the room with requests. I've kept this one tucked up inside me for quite sometime now, but I've come to the realisation that it really is too much for me to bear by myself.

Ok, here's the story:
The 11-14 yr olds kid's church leader is getting married tomorrow, and will be stepping down from her position. Over the past few months, I've been going along to the classes to 'learn the ropes' so to speak. This Sunday I have a strong suspicion that I will be brought out the front and prayed over to become the new leader.

Here's the problem:
1) Firstly, although I've been denying it to everyone, I do feel like I am being pressured into doing this. This is a relatively small church, and I'm like the only girl between the age of 17-23.
2) I've never had this much responsibility before, and I am very scared that I will stuff things up
3) While there have been promises that there will be helpers, none of them have come along to the classes, and I don't even know who these supposed helpers are.

That's all I can really think of now... basically, I need you guys to pray with me that God will give me the strength to do this, as well as provide the help I need. And I think I'd better leave it there, cause otherwise I'll just cry even more and my eyes will swell up and be all red and puffy

[Mr. Rogers]

will do

[snow_Rock]

me too.
it really is hard to lead it.
but think of the lives you could save!
i'll be praying to God to help you.

[Mangafanatic]

Tally-chan, if you really feel uncomfortable and unconvicted that this is where you should be, I'd encourage you to talk to your pastor. Small church or not, the will of God is not to stuff some person into a box they didn't make them for because there's "no one else."

I'll be praying about this. In a small church myself, I really do understand the pressure.

[Syreth]

Yeah, I do suppose being in a smaller church means there's much more of a need to fill positions like these. It's a shame that you feel pressured to do this. I don't think anyone should be pressured into any sort of ministry, because if someone doesn't go into it with their whole heart, then they're not going to treat it like the important job it is. However, pressured or not, it's important to be obedient to God. Is God telling you to fill in the gap here? Is God telling you to back off because you aren't being called in this direction? No one can rightly argue against being obedient to God. Sorry this post is turning out so long, but I went through a similar situation at my church. My brother (the current worship leader) wanted to back off from being the leader and asked for the church to make a paid position for me to be the worship leader. I felt a bit pressured to do so, since they were basically making this staff position just for me or whatever, even though I don't even deserve it. However, I felt that God didn't want me to commit in that direction, since I still had about a year left of Bible College and God could lead me in any sort of direction He wanted. I called my brother and told him that I didn't feel like I could commit to being the worship leader that soon. I've had opportunities since then that I wouldn't have had if I would have accepted. Anyhow... I hope that helped, somehow. I'll surely be praying that God would lead you and give you comfort concerning this situation that you're in. Don't worry! God has it under control.

[Rogie]

Hey, Talame, I'll certainly be praying that God will guide and strengthen you. If you're feeling pushed by others, that's a good sign that it may not be God's will. But if you feel a push anywhere else (i.e. deep within), then God's probably nudging you.

[GhostontheNet]

If you actually go through with it, do not hesitate to contact me by AIM or YIM for help in preparation if you need some help that wouldn't require personal presence.

[Hephzibah]

Thanks for the support everyone, it's meant alot to me.

Hey, Talame, I'll certainly be praying that God will guide and strengthen you. If you're feeling pushed by others, that's a good sign that it may not be God's will. But if you feel a push anywhere else (i.e. deep within), then God's probably nudging you.

This is what I am still unsure of. There is so much happening in my life at the mo, that I am finding it so hard to hear God's voice. I seem to be having alot of trouble with drawing near and being still in His presence.

Could you all pray that not only I can feel Him and spend more quiet time with Him, but that He will also give me a peace as to what to do with this situation?

If you actually go through with it, do not hesitate to contact me by AIM or YIM for help in preparation if you need some help that wouldn't require personal presence.

Thanks for that, I'll keep it in mind. But the previous leader gave me all her books and they are pretty well set out, so I don't think I'll need more content stuff for some time

Btw, her wedding today was beautiful

[Rita]

:(:(:(:(

*hugs Tally*

These are the moments when I hate the distnace between us, cause I can't give you a real hug or support you in person.

I think you know that I'm always praying for you and thinking of you, and like GhostontheNet said, if you need any help, just ask.

[Ryupower]

WOW. :O

That's an honor! I'll pray nontheless

[Puguni]

Yes, this is a perfect time to ask for God's help. Of course I will pray for you, family member. ^^

[Hephzibah]

X3 Thankyou Pugumummy

[Yokuo]

You have my prayers, Talame.

Oh, and never be sorry for having multiple requests! That's why we're here!!