don’t let it hold you back! There is no avoiding failure!
I heard John Siebling say something that I thought was awesome… “even though we may take a few steps back after a failure, God’s allowing it so that He can position us for the success He has planned for our lives!”
My lungs hurt last week because I was getting a cold. I got so scared about my chest hurting that I posted a prayer request on my church’s prayer wall. My prayers that night were full of crazy, I-hope-this-isn’t-my-last-night-ever kinds of prayers.
get it checked; you never know. Could be something as simple as gallstones — or an inflamed appendix. the gallstones won’t kill you but a burst appendix could. Getting symptoms checked is scary; I know. Twice — TWICE I waited, like, five years (literally) to get different symptoms checked. One turned out to be nothing, the other one was far scarier but easily treated. So… good luck with that!
That if I actually start living my dream, I’ll have to follow through. It’s easy to talk, but I am nervous (ie: a manly word for scared) that its now time to act.
Adam – I hear you, bro! I really encourage you to take that step out in faith and do what you feel you’re called to do! Coming from someone who used to be in the same boat but has lived three of my own dreams JUST by stepping forward and letting God take a hold, I really encourage you to take that step! You can do it!
Tracy – I’ve done that several times in my life as well. The growth you’ll experience is next to none! You’ll learn a lot more about yourself when you put yourself into that situation. It can be scary, but it is truly amazing the fruit that will come from it!
the unknown – I know God has a HUGE plan for my life, but I’m currently in that “quiet” part of the life… the one where I know God is preparing me for SOMETHING, but I have no idea what’s coming. It’s tough to have the patience to sit here and NOT know what’s coming! I’m praising God for the fact that He has control!
Going to Prison!!! Not that I have done anything to deserve it, but I am terrified of Prison…Seriously it is my one biggest fear…I watch too many Discovery channel specials!
Working 9 to 5 in a corporate job would be good training for prison… But that would be scary. I saw a special on white collar criminals and one of the most important rules they learned was ‘don’t make friends with the guards’ because ultimately they can’t save you if you get in trouble with the other inmates. You gotta find your crew. Safety in numbers. Hope you don’t have to use this advice. Ever. Except, of course, if you find yourself in a 9 to 5 corporate job.
Not being able to recover from my failures. Not being able to go back to how things were before. More failure. Disqualification from God’s plans for me.
though you may not be able to go back to how things were before, our God is the God of beginnings and endings. Trust that He has an even BETTER beginning for you! Keep your heart open to His love, and He will change you from the inside out. I’m sorry to hear that you’re struggling, Heather, but our God is the God who loves you and wills for you do as Colossians 3:2 says… “keep your eyes on things above and on the things of this earth”. Let Him change you!
There is no Plan B with God, only a Plan A. He knew all of your days before even one of them began, so he was not surprised by your mistakes, and worked them into his perfect, unfailing plan for you. Be of good cheer!
A lot. Dealing with a case of emotional anxiety that has taken me to Christian counseling. After giving my wife CPR when finding her unresponsive, without a pulse and breathing, minutes from death, 8 weeks after the birth of our child, going through the after effects of that and then dealing with issues of life, death and the realization that I cannot control everything in my life, I have an interesting road ahead. It deals with me dealing with God, asking questions and praying/begging to get back to my normal self. I know the road could be long, but the fear of life itself is a frightening thing. But the goodness and grace that I have been given by God is the one thing I hold onto as I go through this season of pain.
I fear fear too! I also fear hearing God’s voice and not obeying because of fear of the unknown. I really really fear not doing my best job raising my precious daughter who is a miracle in itself.
On another note, I fear unsuccessful potty training of the above mentioned miracle
When I read this, I read– desire for a significant other. Sooo… I’m guessing that’s on my mind a little– a fear that the desire to have a significant other will overshadow my identity in Him.
I fear not finding a job & then being able to buy a house. My current home flooded in jan, 2009 and county I live in bought it & I Have until April 1 to move out.
I’m afraid of bringing things to a close. not being able to change things after saying, it’s over…I’m done. what if I don’t excell, what if it’s just not good enough?
That I am not hearing God correctly.
That as I attempt to follow what may be my new path, I will fail miserably, and not have a fall back option
That I actually cannot do this
That I actually can.
I was actually tossing and turning in bed the other nite with fear on my mind.. so what am I scared of?
I am scared of dying, but too scared to really live.
I am scared of being an afterthought, a whatever happened to.
I am scared of being a hasbeen, scared even more of being a neverwas.
I am too scared to trust, too scared to live alone. Too scared to take a chance, to step out on faith..scared to put two hands up in worship (I will do one).
I am scared of my former spouse..I am scared of judgement.. I am scared of being broke.. i am scared of being sick and alone..and the list goes on…
After years of feeling called to write a book and even more years of people encouraging me to do so, I’m going for it. Shaking in my boots, terrified to no end, but going for it. Yikes.
I’m terrified that when my job finds out about the workplace discrimination case I just filed with fair employment and housing they are going to fire me… or make my already miserable work environment far worse intentionally. And that I might end up unemployed for doing the right thing while taking care of my disabled husband and four children… Yep – pretty much couldn’t be more scared.
My husband is a pastor, and my biggest fear is doing or saying something that will damage his job. So basically I react to this by doing or saying nothing in public. (Everyone just thinks I’m shy – but really, I’m scared.)
My wife feels trapped because of my job as a pastor (as I often do, as well). It’s tough being in an environment built on truth and not always being able to be honest.
That TBN will go off the air. Seriously. Equally afraid that it will stay on the air, but the only programs on it will be the ever increasing number of kooks they seem to have on it lately.
I strugggle with fear of the future and the unknown. Seriously seeking God on this one. I know God wants me to be free. My pastor spoke the best message on this last weekend. Its called I Quit Living in Fear. You can find it @ http://www.lifechurch.tv. It was so good I had to watch it twice.
That my friend will die. He moved in with us last year and is like a brother to my husband and I. Last week he had an enormous cancerous tumor removed from his throat, tongue, jaw area. He’s back home with us now and will soon start chemo and radiation. If he dies, I don’t know how I would ever explain to our 11 year old son that all of the prayers we have been praying were answered with a No. I know in my heart of hearts that God will heal him one way or another – either here on earth or in heaven, but I am afraid.
Our new baby girl is now sleeping in her own room. I am scared at night when I can’t hear her on the monitor and I’m scared when I can hear her and I think she is choking or something. This is going to be one huge adjustment!
RAIN IT DOWN
Failing and disappointing.
I’m in the same boat, but recently learning how to jump out onto the water instead of constant testing.
I feel the same.
don’t let it hold you back! There is no avoiding failure!
I heard John Siebling say something that I thought was awesome… “even though we may take a few steps back after a failure, God’s allowing it so that He can position us for the success He has planned for our lives!”
This little pain in my right side. I always think any pain I get is gonna kill me.
Carlos,
I too have a pain in my right side and fear it will ultimately lead to my demise. Let’s try not to die.
Sincerely,
Justin
My lungs hurt last week because I was getting a cold. I got so scared about my chest hurting that I posted a prayer request on my church’s prayer wall. My prayers that night were full of crazy, I-hope-this-isn’t-my-last-night-ever kinds of prayers.
get it checked; you never know. Could be something as simple as gallstones — or an inflamed appendix. the gallstones won’t kill you but a burst appendix could. Getting symptoms checked is scary; I know. Twice — TWICE I waited, like, five years (literally) to get different symptoms checked. One turned out to be nothing, the other one was far scarier but easily treated. So… good luck with that!
That if I actually start living my dream, I’ll have to follow through. It’s easy to talk, but I am nervous (ie: a manly word for scared) that its now time to act.
That, and bears.
Adam – I hear you, bro! I really encourage you to take that step out in faith and do what you feel you’re called to do! Coming from someone who used to be in the same boat but has lived three of my own dreams JUST by stepping forward and letting God take a hold, I really encourage you to take that step! You can do it!
I’m scared that I will hold a prolonged grudge against my good friends who have poked fun at my clothing.
Failure. Embarrassment.
The driving conditions I’m going to face on my way home from work. I fear Syracuse, NY from December-March.
things well out of my control!
moving from the place i’ve lived all my life to a much, much bigger place where i know only a few people.
Tracy – I’ve done that several times in my life as well. The growth you’ll experience is next to none! You’ll learn a lot more about yourself when you put yourself into that situation. It can be scary, but it is truly amazing the fruit that will come from it!
the unknown – I know God has a HUGE plan for my life, but I’m currently in that “quiet” part of the life… the one where I know God is preparing me for SOMETHING, but I have no idea what’s coming. It’s tough to have the patience to sit here and NOT know what’s coming! I’m praising God for the fact that He has control!
I’m scared that if I try I may fail, but I’m also scared that if I don’t try, then I will not have truly lived.
Going to Prison!!! Not that I have done anything to deserve it, but I am terrified of Prison…Seriously it is my one biggest fear…I watch too many Discovery channel specials!
Working 9 to 5 in a corporate job would be good training for prison… But that would be scary. I saw a special on white collar criminals and one of the most important rules they learned was ‘don’t make friends with the guards’ because ultimately they can’t save you if you get in trouble with the other inmates. You gotta find your crew. Safety in numbers. Hope you don’t have to use this advice. Ever. Except, of course, if you find yourself in a 9 to 5 corporate job.
I’m scared that I might stay in my current job (and in some ways, under people’s expectations) forever — and never go beyond to act on my dreams.
Hm. Me too.
Ice-pocalypse in central Ohio
September. My dissertation is due then. No idea what’s next.
Carlos,
I too have a pain in my right side and think it’s going to ultimately lead to my demise. Let’s try not to die.
Sincerely,
Justin
I fear FEAR itself may over take me. that’s what i’m scared of today!
Not being able to recover from my failures. Not being able to go back to how things were before. More failure. Disqualification from God’s plans for me.
though you may not be able to go back to how things were before, our God is the God of beginnings and endings. Trust that He has an even BETTER beginning for you! Keep your heart open to His love, and He will change you from the inside out. I’m sorry to hear that you’re struggling, Heather, but our God is the God who loves you and wills for you do as Colossians 3:2 says… “keep your eyes on things above and on the things of this earth”. Let Him change you!
There is no Plan B with God, only a Plan A. He knew all of your days before even one of them began, so he was not surprised by your mistakes, and worked them into his perfect, unfailing plan for you. Be of good cheer!
That the dreams I have in me will never get the opportunity to become reality.
For me, today’s theme is.. “when it rains, it pours”. I go in afraid . HELP!!
A lot. Dealing with a case of emotional anxiety that has taken me to Christian counseling. After giving my wife CPR when finding her unresponsive, without a pulse and breathing, minutes from death, 8 weeks after the birth of our child, going through the after effects of that and then dealing with issues of life, death and the realization that I cannot control everything in my life, I have an interesting road ahead. It deals with me dealing with God, asking questions and praying/begging to get back to my normal self. I know the road could be long, but the fear of life itself is a frightening thing. But the goodness and grace that I have been given by God is the one thing I hold onto as I go through this season of pain.
liberals
thats good… we’re scared of you too
Long time reader, 2nd time poster
I fear fear too! I also fear hearing God’s voice and not obeying because of fear of the unknown. I really really fear not doing my best job raising my precious daughter who is a miracle in itself.
On another note, I fear unsuccessful potty training of the above mentioned miracle
SNOWPOCALYPSE! we’re all gonna die!
Oh, and that people only kinda like me, and theres actually a bunch of stuff I’m being left out of. Childhood memories die hard, eh?
Snow in mass quantities doesn’t bode well with this native Texan, either!
Oh, and Snooki.
Being led by a desire for significance rather than trusting God and letting my identity rest in Him.
When I read this, I read– desire for a significant other. Sooo… I’m guessing that’s on my mind a little– a fear that the desire to have a significant other will overshadow my identity in Him.
That I’ve made the wrong call on a new hire in our ministry. Day one is today.
I feel like I was the wrong hire…almost 5yrs ago.
I fear not finding a job & then being able to buy a house. My current home flooded in jan, 2009 and county I live in bought it & I Have until April 1 to move out.
Overdrafting. And never getting out of debt/always living in a poverty mentality.
http://www.josephsangl.com/
Great website with solid methods to help with finances. It has been great for me.
Thanks for sharing!!
Yeah, thanks! (Me, too, Belle.)
I’m afraid of bringing things to a close. not being able to change things after saying, it’s over…I’m done. what if I don’t excell, what if it’s just not good enough?
I feel that. I’d like a consistent bar by which my work is measured.
Allowing other people to limit my potential.
…and “killing cockroaches”
I lost my job on Friday. So I am scared to death of spending a year or more in this situation.
I’m going to say a prayer for you right now, Stevie. (Cuz I’ll get overwhelmed by something else later)
Thanks Neal! That means a lot.
I know it has only been a week…but any leads on new employment?
I’m praying my guts out for you! I think we all fear this happening and I’m so sorry that it has for you.
settling
Going to my first counseling session, tonight, for the first time in a very long time.
That I am not hearing God correctly.
That as I attempt to follow what may be my new path, I will fail miserably, and not have a fall back option
That I actually cannot do this
That I actually can.
I was actually tossing and turning in bed the other nite with fear on my mind.. so what am I scared of?
I am scared of dying, but too scared to really live.
I am scared of being an afterthought, a whatever happened to.
I am scared of being a hasbeen, scared even more of being a neverwas.
I am too scared to trust, too scared to live alone. Too scared to take a chance, to step out on faith..scared to put two hands up in worship (I will do one).
I am scared of my former spouse..I am scared of judgement.. I am scared of being broke.. i am scared of being sick and alone..and the list goes on…
I’m a U.S. Marine. I’m not scared of anything.
And that scares me.
I’m scared of never leaving my job because of the money.
My boss.
EEK!
After years of feeling called to write a book and even more years of people encouraging me to do so, I’m going for it. Shaking in my boots, terrified to no end, but going for it. Yikes.
I’m terrified that when my job finds out about the workplace discrimination case I just filed with fair employment and housing they are going to fire me… or make my already miserable work environment far worse intentionally. And that I might end up unemployed for doing the right thing while taking care of my disabled husband and four children… Yep – pretty much couldn’t be more scared.
My husband is a pastor, and my biggest fear is doing or saying something that will damage his job. So basically I react to this by doing or saying nothing in public. (Everyone just thinks I’m shy – but really, I’m scared.)
My wife feels trapped because of my job as a pastor (as I often do, as well). It’s tough being in an environment built on truth and not always being able to be honest.
Not reaching my elusive ‘potential’.
Mediocrity can be terrifying.
funny you should ask this today of all day! today i am terrified of being alone AND of never plugging back into a church!
That TBN will go off the air. Seriously. Equally afraid that it will stay on the air, but the only programs on it will be the ever increasing number of kooks they seem to have on it lately.
I strugggle with fear of the future and the unknown. Seriously seeking God on this one. I know God wants me to be free. My pastor spoke the best message on this last weekend. Its called I Quit Living in Fear. You can find it @ http://www.lifechurch.tv. It was so good I had to watch it twice.
Today I’m scared of tomorrow, when we tell our Pastor we are going to attend another Church.
How did it go?
I’m scared of silly things like the dark, storms (all but snow storms), dying, getting lost, and driving sometimes.
never being loved by someone the way i love
Taxes
The American Dollar
That my friend will die. He moved in with us last year and is like a brother to my husband and I. Last week he had an enormous cancerous tumor removed from his throat, tongue, jaw area. He’s back home with us now and will soon start chemo and radiation. If he dies, I don’t know how I would ever explain to our 11 year old son that all of the prayers we have been praying were answered with a No. I know in my heart of hearts that God will heal him one way or another – either here on earth or in heaven, but I am afraid.
that’s what you can tell your son. God answered the prayers with the ultimate healing of heaven.
I got laid off yesterday, I’m afraid there won’t be a ‘next thing’.
I’m right with you in name and situation. Thoughts and prayers with you my friend.
That my friends will open their eyes, realize I’m not worth it, leave, and take my identity with them..
everything.
earthquakes
Our new baby girl is now sleeping in her own room. I am scared at night when I can’t hear her on the monitor and I’m scared when I can hear her and I think she is choking or something. This is going to be one huge adjustment!
My maried teenage son having another baby.
Shots… pain… and shots…
Being alone. For the rest of my life.