God is good! I recently had the opportunity to sit down with HBHCUBUZZ.COM for my first interview about my book "A Lesson Learned." I was super nervous before the interview. With my journalism background I've become accustom to being the reporter, but this time I was on the other end of the spectrum. Before the interview I made sure I prayed because through Christ all things are possible, but then my friend Taney who got me the interview sent me a prayer via text and man did this work! Below is the prayer.
"Father In Heaven, we come to you right now to thank you for the moment you have blessed Jeevan with. Lord we know that only through your grace, mercy and divine power has the opportunity come. With bowed heads and humbled hearts we ask that you guide Jeevan's tongue, order his thoughts and slow his nerves. Father God fill Jeevan with the spirit of peace and truth. Fill him with confidence and humility, bind his nervousness, preside over his thoughts and let your victories be his victories Lord. Fill his soul with passion and authority, guide his voice and let your light shine through him. Lord let no ounce of purpose be unturned. Lord God we know that our experiences here on this earth have a greater meaning in heaven and can only ask that you continue to work through us with opportunities like this one to bring glory to your name. God allow us to speak truthfully and freely about the great work of our Lord in our lives and share testaments of our faith and be living evidence of your faithfulness In our lives."
If you're ever in a situation like this you can take the prayer above and make it your own. The reporter who interviewed me was Sonia Montalvo and once I got on the phone with her a little bit of my nervousness went away. I became so filled with joy when talking to her she said I was answering her questions before she could even ask me. When Sonia mentioned that she was an alumnus of Elizabeth City State University which is an HBCU and apart of the CIAA division I really became comfortable. I knew she would understand my stories and the reasoning for this book. I sometimes stutter when I talk, but during this interview I didn't. I joined Toastmasters a year ago, so I believe that helped along with me praying. I've only been promoting this book for a week and have already sold a good amount of books on pre-sale and had two interviews. I give all the credit to God because without him I am nothing. You can read the interview here.