So yesterday I taught Sunday school for the very first time. Ever. Like...ever in my life. For anyone. (Ever.) I taught it for the high school students in youth group. And let me tell you, I have never been more scared of public speaking than I was then. I literally broke into a cold sweat, barely kept myself from hyperventilating, and at one point seriously considered running outside to vomit. (This was all before I actually got up onto the stage...and yes I did teach from on a stage. That didn't help with the nerves much...)
BUT somehow I held it together, and of course the moment I got onstage the nerves all fled and I was totally fine, relaxed and comfortable. Well, as relaxed and comfortable as I could be with a bunch of high schoolers, my youth pastor, and 3 parents in there listening to me.
And I proceeded to talk about the fact that God created us to be in a relationshp with Him. He created us in His image and in His likeness, and this gives us intrinsic worth and a unique position and purpose among creation. God values us and loves us because of His image within us. Our purpose in life is to glorify Him and spread His glory among others through the way we live our lives. So if you've ever reached a point in your life where you have no idea what your purpose is and what you're supposed to do with your life, do NOT despair!!! God created you with a purpose and while you may not know your specific purpose for the specific period of time, your overall purpose is always solidly in place - glorify God and spread His glory to others!
All in all - I loved teaching. And I can't wait to do it again. Teaching is definitely a purpose of mine.
