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Fear Has No Hold On Me


the fear of failing is stronger than the 

fear of the world outside my comfort zone.

the expectations: 

seem to keep growing: 

my own insurmountable mountain. 

How will you do this?

What are your plans?

Where do you see yourself in the future?

Even at the clawing panic gripped around my throat, a lightbulb appears

Jesus offers peace, and in His arms I will rest.

Failure is not a drop-off. 

Mistakes will be made and lessons learned

One bad grade will not alter the course of your future irrevocably

Frienships can be repaired.

You are enough--giving yourself grace is the best work of all. 

 

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