Failure and Fear
Looking back at my blog today made me realize I need to write…and I am too lazy to physically write in a journal…and I love the social interaction with people that comes with my blog…so here goes nothing!
Lately, I have been really questioning…
Am I failing my kids…
because I don't pray with them enough
because I don't take them to church enough
because I give them too much freedom
because I don't give them enough freedom
because I yell and get frustrated
because I am too selfish
because I pay too much attention to one over the other
Am I failing my husband….
because I pay too much attention to my kids
because I am so tired when he gets home, I am often frustrated and angry
because I don't always like to do the same things he does
because I don't always understand him and his needs
Am I failing myself….
because I don't spend enough time in the Word
because I don't always eat healthy
because I pay too much attention to others
because I don't focus enough on enjoying life
because I get frustrated easy
Am I failing God….
and on and on it goes….you get the idea.
I am just now realizing that the common theme in all of these is I! I am focusing too much on what I and doing and not on what He is doing. That is why I fear so much…because fear of failure can be a horrible beast that can consume your every thought. I need to stop fearing and start focusing on the one and only that can conquer all fear.
On good days, I know the truth and I stay there….but on bad days….the beast enjoys the feast.
So, how do you conquer your fears….what are your tricks….how do you stay focused?
Lately, I have been really questioning…
Am I failing my kids…
because I don't pray with them enough
because I don't take them to church enough
because I give them too much freedom
because I don't give them enough freedom
because I yell and get frustrated
because I am too selfish
because I pay too much attention to one over the other
Am I failing my husband….
because I pay too much attention to my kids
because I am so tired when he gets home, I am often frustrated and angry
because I don't always like to do the same things he does
because I don't always understand him and his needs
Am I failing myself….
because I don't spend enough time in the Word
because I don't always eat healthy
because I pay too much attention to others
because I don't focus enough on enjoying life
because I get frustrated easy
Am I failing God….
and on and on it goes….you get the idea.
I am just now realizing that the common theme in all of these is I! I am focusing too much on what I and doing and not on what He is doing. That is why I fear so much…because fear of failure can be a horrible beast that can consume your every thought. I need to stop fearing and start focusing on the one and only that can conquer all fear.
On good days, I know the truth and I stay there….but on bad days….the beast enjoys the feast.
So, how do you conquer your fears….what are your tricks….how do you stay focused?
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