"I'm afraid of letting people down."
What is it about being afraid of disappointing others that makes us afraid? As Christians, we accept the fact we are imperfect and need Jesus to save us. Jesus died on the cross to cover our sins. No matter how hard we try, we are going to make mistakes. Part of our life this side of Heaven guarantees there will be times when we will let people down.
Letting people down, or disappointing others, is going to happen to you at some time in your life. That is reality. It really hurts when we let down someone we really care about. For instance, when I let my husband down, or do something to disappoint him, my heart breaks. He is so important to me. I respect him so much, and respect his opinion that when I disappoint him I feel awful.
Our society places high expectations on perfection. That is because our society is secular, so it expects perfection at all times. We are supposed to be perfect, first place, never make a mistake, etc. Of course that is unreasonable. We know that. But it's hard to remember when we are emotional about letting someone down.
Let's look to the Bible for comfort. God never changes. He is our strong tower, our fortress. The Bible says He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Take comfort in that. It also reminds us that God is always with us to carry us through our difficult times. He never cuts out when the going gets tough.
Psalm 46:1-2, 10-11 says, "God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear...Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge."
God is "A very present help in trouble" and the word present reminds us He is with us in every moment. All you have to do is cry out to Jesus and ask Him to heal and help you. He will bring you peace, and before you know it you will feel better.
Will you pray with me?
Lord, You are a very present help in time of need. You raise our spirits and heal us. Praise to You for never changing! We know You are the same today as You were before the creation of our universe. Help us when we disappoint people. Remind us we are human and You forgive our mistakes. Please refresh our hearts and let us feel Your love today and every day. It's in Jesus' precious name we pray. Amen.
Letting people down, or disappointing others, is going to happen to you at some time in your life. That is reality. It really hurts when we let down someone we really care about. For instance, when I let my husband down, or do something to disappoint him, my heart breaks. He is so important to me. I respect him so much, and respect his opinion that when I disappoint him I feel awful.
Our society places high expectations on perfection. That is because our society is secular, so it expects perfection at all times. We are supposed to be perfect, first place, never make a mistake, etc. Of course that is unreasonable. We know that. But it's hard to remember when we are emotional about letting someone down.
Let's look to the Bible for comfort. God never changes. He is our strong tower, our fortress. The Bible says He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Take comfort in that. It also reminds us that God is always with us to carry us through our difficult times. He never cuts out when the going gets tough.
Psalm 46:1-2, 10-11 says, "God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear...Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge."
God is "A very present help in trouble" and the word present reminds us He is with us in every moment. All you have to do is cry out to Jesus and ask Him to heal and help you. He will bring you peace, and before you know it you will feel better.
Will you pray with me?
Lord, You are a very present help in time of need. You raise our spirits and heal us. Praise to You for never changing! We know You are the same today as You were before the creation of our universe. Help us when we disappoint people. Remind us we are human and You forgive our mistakes. Please refresh our hearts and let us feel Your love today and every day. It's in Jesus' precious name we pray. Amen.
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