Many good things are left undone because of the fear of failure. The fear of
being censured, ridiculed, or pitied can keep us from doing what God has called
us to do.

I had a soul-shaking experience with this when the Lord called
me into the healing ministry. A fear so great arose in my mind that I fell on my
knees and sobbed, "O God, what if I fail?" Then I felt God say, "Son, you
already have." I realized I had no reason to be afraid of failure-I had already
failed! Now God was giving me a chance to take His healing and forgiveness to
others. I had never felt so dependent on God. I learned then that His strength
is indeed made perfect in our weakness (II Corinthians 12:9).

God's grace is sufficient for me, for His strength is made perfect in my
weakness.