Hi all!
A few days ago (because I'm a blogging fool and seem to blog all the time now), I wrote a prayer request post. I was really having a lot of anxiety over the impending opening of the musical I'm in, Godspell, at a local community theater. My friend Melissa suggested that I join this prayer chain that her blog friends were starting, and I thought it was a great idea.
She suggested I link to my original post, but I decided to do a separate one, just so I could be a little clearer in my requests.
So, I'm linking up with Amy this morning and asking for some prayers.
I used to do live theater all the time in high school and college. When I graduated, I was too busy with work and life to get involved, so this is the first time in 8 years that I've done any live theater... and I have an actual speaking/solo part!
Because of this, I am having some anxiety. I feel stupid, because it's not like I've never done this before, but I've been really self-conscious and worried that I will screw up. Please pray that lean on God during this time and realize that this is supposed to be fun, not trying. I need prayers for confidence. I need prayers for the strength of my voice.
Additionally, the whole show needs prayer. If you are not familiar with Godspell, it is a quirky musical that is based off the book of Matthew. As a group, we act out a variety of parables, and the theme is about building a community with Jesus at it's center. Today, we are having our first run-through of the entire show. I ask for prayers for today, that even if it's rough, we will be encouraged by our progress and not add on more anxiety to our lives.
So, that's it for me. Now, how can I pray for you?
Rainey, thank you SO much for linking up with us! You have been on my heart lately, and I will continue praying for you and for the entire play as a whole. I am so excited for you, and wish I could come see it live! Praying that today goes well, and that your entire cast is brought closer together with as little stress as is possible on a first run through! :)(I'm hoping for NONE!) Let me know how it goes!
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for joining us!!! I will definitely keep you and your entire cast & crew in my prayers. When are your shows starting and going through? I encourage you to keep in mind, Isaiah 41:10 "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
ReplyDeleteYay! Glad you joined & glad you did a new post for it. :) You also reminded me about it! :) I will definitely be praying for you, Rainey!
ReplyDeletegood luck!!
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I'm coming over from the link-up and just wanted to tell you that I'm praying for you! Godspell sounds like such an amazing opportunity and I know that God will use you in so many ways in and through this production. Praying for your strength, your confidence, and your anxiety. Performing is tough work (I used to play in my high school's orchestra and was in the pit orchestra in a production of Sound of Music--so I sorta know how it is. Sorta). Anyway, best of luck to you! :)
ReplyDeleteCame here from the linkup! I will be praying for you and the cast!
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