The temptation to follow our own schedule
When we follow our plans apart from God’s, it leads directly to a path outside of His will. Impatience may cause us to run ahead of Him, or insecurity may keep us lagging behind; either way, the result is that we get off track.
The pressure from others.
We receive opinions from people around us and sometimes they can be hard to resist.
We must bear in mind that God’s viewpoint alone matters and we must learn to lean on God for counsel and advices.
The fear of failure.
Our mistakes may make us question our judgments, abilities or intelligence. Our mistakes may make us anxious thinking that others may criticize us for what we do. We must learn to trust God and wait on HIM
Psalm 25:1-5
I lift up my soul; in you I trust, O my God. Do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. No-one whose hope is in you will ever be put to shame, but they will be put to shame who are treacherous without excuse. Show me your ways, O LORD, teach me your paths; guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Saviour, and my hope is in you all day long.
(0494 16 II 2008)