Quiet Time Notes
Notes from my daily Quiet Times with GodFear of Failure - When We Don't Meet Expectations
February 24th, 2012Previous | Next
by Maritza Kim - Ministry Intern: San Francisco Church of Christ
Jeremiah 1:4-10
To me, "failure" has meant not living up to expectations--either what I expect of myself or what others expect of me. In my pride, I get angry when my weakness is exposed, and I see how ill equipped I am to face a certain task or spiritual battle. Instead of trusting in God and turning to him to strengthen me, give me wisdom, and make me able, I get a quitter's mentality. I decide that because I am not already able, I will take myself out so I no longer have to face my failure. I decide to take the easy road, where I can be "successful" and no longer feel the pressure to change the
core sin in my character.
In this scripture, I learn that God has had a destiny for our lives. God has known me since 'before I was in the womb.' He knows the stuff I'm made of. He knows what I am weak in and what I can and can't do. Yet he has still called me to serve him in awesome ways, and to do it with all my heart. He has appointed me to serve him, and that needs to be my focus. If I am focused on my daily relationship with him, get humble and open about my failures, and if I serve him with all my heart, he will fulfill the destiny he has for my life!
Three Decisions I've Made
- Admit my sin and weaknesses
- Ask for help from God and others
- Commit myself to serving God, no matter my shortcomings
Key Phrase: He knows the stuff I'm made of
