It takes faith

He stores up success for the upright; He is a shield for those who live with integrity. (Proverbs 2:7 CSB)

 How many good things might we be missing out on simply because we’re afraid to fail? More importantly, what plans might God have for us that we’re in danger of missing out on because we’re afraid of failing—so we never even try?
 You might not see yourself doing outstanding things, so maybe you’re trying to excuse yourself from taking the first step in certain directions. Maybe you figure it’s okay for you to avoid certain things because it doesn’t seem like a big deal now for you to skip out on it. Remember, though, that every person in history who achieved something outstanding had to risk failing and start out without ever knowing if they would accomplish something great.
 It takes faith to persevere in the direction God leads you when you risk looking foolish. It takes faith in God’s plan to fail and then to keep trying. It takes faith to try something that seems crazy or unrealistic.
 Is there something you’ve been avoiding because you’re scared of failing? Are you running away from some challenge in your life because you don’t want to look dumb if you mess up? If you are, stop! Turn around. Face that challenge, dare to try, pursue the calling God has laid on your heart, and reach for the stars! —Marie Story [1]

 If you’re afraid, use that fuel to charge your creativity to go places it’s not gone. Instead of stuffing fear under the proverbial rug, find a way to explore it, using it for good. —Ben Reed

[1] ] Anchor Facing Down Fear of Failure