Speaking

About a year ago I was asked by my bishop to speak in our Sacrament meeting. I had never done this before and I was extremely nervous. I was just asked to tell my conversion story and how I became a member. It should have been easy right? It wasn't. I was so nervous I thought I was going to faint. I started crying before words ever came out of my mouth. And I bawled the whole way through. I don't think anybody could understand a word I said. And when it was over, I went running for the hall for a deep breath. Well, that was the most terrifying moment of my life. Until.........I got a call from our Stake President wanting to meet with me. I thought for sure I was getting a stake calling. Wrong! He asked me to speak in Stake conference. I was terrified!!!! I just replayed my talk I had given to our ward and thought there is no way I can get through it. Well, this last Saturday was the big day. That morning I still had no idea what I was going to say and I was getting really nervous. I had been to the temple just a couple days before and prayed for some inspiration and hadn't gotten it yet. So, Saturday afternoon, I locked my self in my room with my scriptures and started reading. I thought I had come up with some pretty good stuff and I jotted down an outline of what I was going to say. I prayed that I would have control and not stand up and babble and cry for 10 min. I just wanted to keep my composure so the congregation could understand me. I think I did pretty well. I was the first to speak, but before my turn a couple sang a beautiful song. I'm not sure of the songs title but it brought so much peace to me and when it was time for me to stand up, I suddenly felt confident and relaxed. I knew I would be able to share our story and touch the people who heard it. I sincerely believe that my prayers were answered, not only during my talk, but many, many other times. I am so grateful for all the blessings that we have.