Individual Worth #5

Participate in a dance, speech, or drama performance at school, in your community, or at church.  How did your participation in this activity strengthen your feelings of individual worth and self-confidence? Record your thoughts in your journal.

I sang "I Need Thee Every Hour" at church on June 13, 2010 in Sacrament Meeting.  Melinda Fisher (sister in-law) helped me prepare and accompanied me on the piano.

Several things happened as a result of this experience.  I've been struggling lately with my ability to sing.  I feel like I can't sing the way I used to now that I don't sing very often.  I have a hard time breathing and I don't have the range that I used too.  I also feel like I haven't had an opportunity to share my talents lately and I know that if we don't use a talent we can lose it.  I was very nervous and excited when Sister Zisette asked me to sing.

One thing I learned is that Lord's help can really make a performance better.  I sent several prayers to Heavenly Father asking for several things.  I wanted my voice to be clear and beautiful.  I wanted others to feel the spirit without crying myself.  I wanted to remember the words so that I could look at others.  Heavenly Father answered my prayers and blessed me with the ability to do all these things.

Another thing I learned is that with practice all things can be better.  I feel that my performance was powerful and sounded melodious.  I got many compliments afterward that helped me feel better and increased my confidence.  I just need to take more time to sing and share my talents with others.

Finally, I was reminded of one of my talents that is given to my in my patriarchal blessing- music.  I need to be willing to share this gift with others to help strengthen their testimony and mine.