Hi, I'm on my 5th week, it still hasn't all sunk in. My voice teacher has been pushing me to sing at church but when I get in front of people to sing , my throat closes up , I start to sweat and don't think it will sound good. I have a stong fear that it won't sound good and it won't be pleasing to God or fellow church people. I know I have to do it because I have to start some where, it's been a calling of mine for years. The only dream I've had all my life, I know now I really can sing but have only been able to do it in front of voice teacher relaxed. I have 4 days to get ready for this and getting more and more anxiety everyday. I need help to stay focused on program and not let it grow into a major problem. I want this but not sure how? Any help would be appreciated. Thank-you

Star Gazer, I think I commented to you on another thread about this. You are getting your anxiety now so when the day comes you'll do fine. You'll be some nervous but that's good because you'll rely on God more. If you were so confident you wouldn't feel the need for you. Keep working the program and definitely sing for the Lord. Be blessed and at rest. Do your best and He'll do the rest. Let me know how it goes.

Thank-you for the encouragement, I know I have to do this and the only way I'll get through it is with God by my side. I'll let you know how it goes.

Hi Star Gazer,
I'm new here but I felt compelled to offer my thoughts.I understand the throat feeling and I was wondering,since you are okay singing to your teacher could you close your eyes,relax,and pretend no one is listening?You know you can sing so sing for you not others.