Winding down. . . or gearing up?

It's late and I'm winding down. The lunch boxes are emptied and sitting on the counter to be filled in the morning. The kids are in bed, towels are folded and put away, kitchen sink is empty and counters have been wiped. I can relax. But now, I've got to get my thoughts together for the upcoming Women of Excellence Conference. I have my topic and I get 30 minutes - I can totally do this!
Gone are the days of getting nervous at the mention of having to stand in front of a group of people. I guess college, years in ministry and work presentations have loosened me up a bit. God's calling has something to do with it too! My biggest fear is that I talk out of "me" and my own thoughts and not through the urging of the Holy Spirit. My tendency is to under-spiritualize things - to keep it real and simple/explainable and down to earth. But that doesn't always leave room for the inexplicable. So, I pray. And I take notes and do research. And I pray. And I ask you to pray for me - so that I can share what He would have me share in my 30 minutes. I'm not looking for earth shattering revelations for these women, just the plain truth of God's word and what He wants to make real for them. But I don't mind if He shakes them up a little too!
Thanks for covering me!

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