Motivate despite fear of failure
I sit staring at my computer screen.
I have been here before: the first week in January and a New Year.
Like every New Year, I am excited to create positive energy in my life. Climb new mountains. Write more, blog more. Reach more people for Christ through my writing.
I fear failure though.
I fear my words will not impart real hope and real love to those who read them. Can you relate?
It is hard to write in five minutes about the word “motivate.”
How can I motivate myself this year; to keep trying; to keep going.
Life gets in the way. Fear launches grenades. Failure looms. Courage is scarce.
I am praying for a word; looking at resolutions.
I feel like a failure at times. Last year, I did not loose the weight. I didn’t finish the book. I failed to be a better mother and wife.
May my verse this year be:
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my beloved brothers (and sisters), be steadfast, immovable,
always abounding in the work of the Lord,
knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.
Written for the Five Minute Friday Community.
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Grace, grace, God’s grace. Grace that is greater than all our …… sins! Don’t be too hard on yourself, Mary.
God bless you !
Scripture says ” Fear not. I am with you.”
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Oh, Mary, I can so relate to you. I didn’t finish the book or lose the weight or become a better wife and mother either. But we are not failures. God meets us right where we are and puts us back on the right path. We need to give ourselves grace and seek his wisdom and strength. So many blessings to you, dear friend! We need to get together again, don’t we? 🙂 xoxo
Failure is part of life, but it’s only a phase. We don’t need to live there. Moving forward with you this year. Happy 2018!
I’ve dodged a few of those fear grenades myself. Thanks for sharing your heart unedited.
God bless!
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I have been where you are and will be again, I’m sure. Just hang onto those precious words God has given you. He WILL complete the good work He began in you!
Fear can so easily sneak in. I like how in Scripture the words “Do not be a faux” appear 365 times. One for each day of the year…I think that’s no coincidence. I’m in the 57 spot this week.
Honest and relatable way to start the new year. I think fear can be a good motivator, as well. May you stand strong in the verse He gave you this year! Sarah, your FMF Link Up #84 neighbor.