The Bad Note Blues

Posted by Dion Todd July 2nd, 2022 3,277 Views 0 Comments

For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, Don't be afraid; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13 WEB.

We have a proverb we live by when performing live music: "If you hit a bad note, hit it good." Yes, it should be "hit it well," but that's the phrase I grew up hearing in South Carolina. In other words, don't let the fear of failure keep you from trying your very best in a song. If you fail at something, let it be a glorious failure where you held nothing back. You gave it all you had. In the end, you will be happier, and so will the audience. Ninety-nine percent of the audience will not notice a missed note if you just smile and keep going like you intended to do that.

When God opens the door for you to do something, He will also provide you with the ability to accomplish it. But you cannot let fear hold you back from trying. You have to step out in faith and go through the door that opens. You may not even realize you have the ability to do it unless you try. When the Lord called him, Peter did not know he could walk on water until he got out of the boat.

So do not let fear hold you back from what God calls you to do. Step out in faith knowing that He has your right hand, and He is the One who will help you. Don't let the worry of making a mistake cause you to miss His entire song. Embrace the challenge with a smile, knowing that God has got your back. If He brings you to it, He will also bring you through it.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You so much for all that You do for me. Please lead me into my destiny and help me make the right decisions. Teach me to trust You and walk with me today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!

Note: 'Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God.' (Philippians 4:6-7). If you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page: RHM Prayer Network

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