Worry

Sometimes I sabotage my work with worry. I think about how I match to other professionals, students, christians, etc. I think so much about how I'm failing or how I'm matching up its like I injure myself. It like I'm "shooting myself in the foot" so to speak.

Recently, I've realized how damaging this pattern is. The problem is I often go through this cycle of realizing how bad it is BUT then I keep doing it.

Worry keeps me from performing my best. Anyone will tell you a little stress is good; it increase the quality of performance on tasks. BUT when worry/anxitey/self-depreciation become larger than the motivating force to move forward- a problem exists.

Lord help me to remember that I work for you and no other. My strength comes from your hand. Help me to honor You with my work. Help me Lord to change and have peace, knowing that I am Yours and that nothing can separate me from Your love. No failings of my own will keep you from loving me. Jesus be glorified in both my strengths and weaknesses today.