Courage

This is a small sidebar note--

It takes courage to change

Not simply wanting to, or knowing that I have to -- but to actually wake up and decide to change something in my life.

Why? Why is doing something better hard for us? Fear, of failure, of others thoughts .......for me it is fear.

I am afraid of failure.
Failure: omission of occurrence or performance; specifically : a failing to perform a duty or expected action <failure to pay the rent on time>

Of failing exactly whom? Myself? My expectations? My family? (So far these are superbly self-centered, and shows a trace of pride) Of failing God? Well, we have all failed Him, yet by Grace we are restored......so that brings me back to dealing with my pride. This seemingly insignificant mental mind set has hindered me. Pride has caused me to not do far more than what I have actually done.

I have heard it stated that our greatest enemy is our self. Today I find that very true. In reading the scripture posted, I have to keep in mind that my Trust and Faith in God has to be stronger than my fear of failure. It has to be stronger than all else in my life. And when I nurture that Trust, then I can say as David:

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1