I grew up painfully shy and quiet and I was never one to speak much. I always wanted to be at the back, to blend into crowds. And this was not a pleasant way to live. So why do we do this? For me, I believe I let the devil whisper those insecurities into me so much that I believed them more than I believed God's promises. As I became an adult, let me say an older adult, I began to realize where those feelings were coming from and I began to stand up to the enemy, fighting him with the strenghth and power of the Almighty God. I also realized that in those insecurities, I was thinking soley of myself and finally realized just how selfish that really was.
Over the last 12-15 years, God has been empowering me little by little, pulling me out of comfort zones of one kind or another. And with each one I stepped out of, blessings abound and I became a little bit stronger.
Never in a million years did I ever think I would go onto the radio waves for ALL to hear. But I had a passion that God layed on my heart for a group of people and those people became more important than myself. God has been taking blinders off my eyes for quite awhile now and it is so liberating to see, feel, and share with the love of Christ. As I grow, He is giving me more and more opportunities to do just what I never wanted to do. . .be out there in the public's eye. But now instead of feeling the old insecurities, I stand strong on the promises of God.
December 15, 2011. . .I stood on those promises once again and found myself about to enter this place. . .
I walked through the doors and saw this. . .
Ok. . .I am ready to step out of the box and into the radio booth.
This is 90.7 Christian Family Radio and in 3-2-1
WARNING! My Oklahoma drawl and the Kentucky southern influence may have blended just a tad bit .
13 comments:
You sound sooooooo cute!!!! So proud of you for your obedience! I love your work and ministry God brought to you. Thank you so much for sharing!
<3 Kendra
I just listened to the interview. Great job. :)
You did great, Kris! I'm really proud of you. God is so good! :)
Many blessings!
Thank you for sharing your testimony about your blanket ministry. As I heard your words, I felt tears in my eyes. It was such a heart-warming message that you shared. I pray that all who hear it will be blessed in some way.
I think that you did a GREAT job, for I would be too tongue-tied to do something like this. Your little "accent" was cute too. :)
I, too, feel God pulling me out of my comfort zones. I have been shy and more than happy to hole up in my home. I recently started leading a Bible Study for ladies, something I pretty much said I would never do! HA! Never tell God you won't do something! LOL!
I can't listen to what you said on the radio since I have dial-up, but congratulations on stepping out for God!
I thought you did GREAT in the interview. And I loved hearing your sweet Oklahoma/Kentucky drawl!!!
I love it!
And me/I ... as a foreigner can not hear any accent in your voice. It's just American and that is a little different than the schoolenglisch I learned years ago.
I think you have a beautiful voice to sing.
Compliments of me, brave woman!
I love the journey God has put you on....listened to the interview...love the accent:)
Oh blessings to you as you continue to follow His heart....
Thank you everyone! Yes God is good!
I would never step out of comfort zones, out of the box if it wasn't for Him.
To God be the Glory!!!
ps~ It's actually fun outside of the box. . .give it a try if you haven't already:)
boy, how you have stepped out of your comfort zone this year –I remember the very simple beginnings of your homeless journey that ended with the bag beds – and was it Greg? His whole story. Good for you Kristin – I want some of your step out of the comfort zone-ish-ness. And one more thing Kristin, for months now I haven't read enough of the blogs I heart – there just haven't been enough hours – it started when Sara went to be with Our Lord, when all I could do was read her blog and no one else – and then I just ran out of energy – so instead of posting 10 posts a week on my two blogs – I’m going down to eight posts per week. I’m thinking that the extra time can be used to read more – and for goodness sakes, comment every once in a while. I’m sorry I haven’t read you enough – this should help. Anyway, God bless you my friend, and Merry "step out of the comfort zone" Christmas!
Thank you Craig! I know Sarah's passing was hard on you, I understand. And my goodness, even 8 posts is a lot, I don't know how you do it.
It's good to see you! I still pray for the "thorn in the side".
God bless you and Merry Christmas to you and that sweet blogging cat of yours! :)
Hi Kris,
Your interview was such a beautiful reflection of your heart. I also can see God working in me to bring me out of the background and more into the forefront in terms of ministry, and at times it is anxiety producing because it is so new, but it is also SO THRILLING - literally EXHILARATING to be a part of what God is doing in the lives of others and in our own community instead of staying in the background because of insecurities. I know God is not done with you, and I am so excited to see what He has in store for you as you continue to follow Him.
God bless you, Kristin!
Hello friend.. so now I know what you sound like ;-) I've been so busy I haven't been able to read or blog. I've missed out on so much! Congratulations on the interview, I hope the exposure brings lots more help to the needy.
I'm probably not going to be able to read much until after Christmas so I'll have to catch up on all you're doing later on but have a wonderful, beautiful and joyous Christmas and I wish you all God's blessings.
Love & Hugs
Lise
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