My fear of failure causes me to “self destruct”.  I procrastinate so I don’t have to worry about failing.  Finding excuses gives me courage to try again.  The smallest setback triggers me into giving up.  When I feel bloated,  I think I have gained at least 10 pounds and have failed again.  God is helping me face my fear.  I probably will not be completely fear free until I die and go to heaven.

2 Timothy 1:7 is, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self discipline.”  (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2007)  God does not want me to lie down in fear.  He lifts me up and gives me confidence when I turn to Him.  I am learning to seek Him when I sense fear.  He fights my battles and helps me succeed.  God gives me courage to reach for goals He wants me to achieve.  In His eyes, I am a work in progress, and far from a failure.