A great threat to purpose is the fear of failure. Many because of this fear have resorted to a life of procrastination; being afraid of taking necessary steps needed to fulfill purpose in life. Essentially, to focus on our fears is not only a distraction from your pursuit of purpose but an invitation for the manifestation of the anticipated fear. The case of Job reveals the truth in the saying, “You get what you look for”.
Job said what I fear has come upon me; what I dreaded has happened to me” (Job 3:25). Job’s calamity is partly informed by his focus. Rather than emphasize the purpose of God for his life, he preoccupied himself with the fear of loss, destruction and death.
For the majority of women today the fear of one thing or the other is the bane of their success and fulfillment.
i. Fear of failing in marriage
ii. Fear of failing in proper parenting
iii. Fear of failing in business,
iv. Fear of failing in career, the fear of death, sickness, accidents
v. Fear of being over weight
vi. Fear of being barren
vii. Fear of being abandon by a loved one etc
Keeping a focus could be difficult but not impossible. Come to think of it why should the fear of failure become a hindrance? The truth is failing at something does not make you a failure. All of history’s great achievers (men and women) failed at one point in life but they never gave up. You too should never give up.
Decisions they say determines destiny but some decisions are tough to make. Most woman avoid making such decisions, not because they do not know what to do or how to go about it, but are afraid they may fail. Interestingly, however it is the boldness to take such decisions avoided by others that distinguishes those who succeed. Great leaders may fail but rather than becoming frustrated, each failed attempt is considered an added experience. They are never afraid to get up and move on after every fall, you are never a failure until you fail to try again.
Having a determination to succeed is the first step to focusing on your purpose. This will keep your eyes centered on what only your spirit can perceive; even when those around you cannot see you become it. You also have to be diligent; you have to guard what you see jealously by doing as though there may never be another.
To maintain a focus on your purpose therefore, will require a:
i. Forgetting your past failures
ii. Determination to succeed
iii. Pursuit of excellence
iv. Diligence
v. The habit of committing everything to God in prayers
Woman what is your fear? What holds you back from becoming what God has created you to be? What are your limitations? You are above it all. Yes God has not given you the spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind. Just shift your focus and see yourself the way God sees you, the leader that you are.
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