Failure, Fear of Failure and Advice I Would Give to Moses

In response to a question that was sent in, I want to address the subject of failure, the fear of failure and what would I say to Moses when He finds out he is not going into the Promised Land?

Here is the question:

"I wonder if you would be able to address when we are living in seasons of actual failure, as opposed to having a fear of failure in a Q&A? I have been thinking of Moses, who, through his disobedience, was not able to enter the promised land. If he had come to you for counsel, how would you have advised him? I am living in a season, in the culmination of many bad decisions, I feel, because of mental health challenges, but I don’t want to be using this as a cop out, so take full responsibility for them."

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[SolidPain]

“Haunts” and “disqualification”. Mark, that hit me in the heart. Been feeling that lately. My biggest weakness in my life is being too hard on myself. You have helped me a lot since I have discovered your channel. Thank you for your videos and thank the Lord for working through you in such a unique way. You’re a warrior, God bless

[bokanimpofu]

I wish the Church of Christ can discover ur ministry...ur such a blessing 🙌 for this Generation...u pulled me out of thee pit of Depression and anxiety

[c.j.]

Definitely hit on my failures. The divorce I did not want but was forced in me. The job losses brought about by various circumstances. Having to file for bankruptcy. So many things, yet I just need to rest in Jesus and find my joy in Him.

[lukastheprussian]

I've realized that my fundamental fear is about the withdrawal of relationship and being left alone. All of my obsession like the fear of the unpardonable sin or not being chosen are rooted in this

[leeleewaters]

This is so timely! Just yesterday I told God that I didn't sign up for this and that I'm going through hell on Earth. I felt disqualified to handle the IMMENSE pressures of life right now. I haven't even gone through this much pressure before I was reborn. Thank you for shinning a new light on this! May God continue to bless you, your family and your ministry✝️🕊

[zuzu_]

Hey Mark, thanks so much for this the timing was perfect. I’m in tears because at times I feel like Moses & Gideon. Fearful, anxious, and not believing in myself. I often feel like God is going to be like welp you’re not it, I’m choosing someone else. When you mentioned that he won’t do that and he works with us, I just felt so comforted 😭. This gives me hope, because sometimes I feel like a waste.

[amygalli]

Thank you for this, I’ve struggled with feelings of failure as long as I can remember, I needed this!

[allisonk.]

About to cram to finish up a couple college classes. I have had a severe fear of failure mentality that has made it hard. Thank you for this help in shifting my perspective. God doesn't see me as a failure and He wants me to learn!

[lisamonday]

Just what I needed to hear!
Thanks, Mark!

[margaretgrosskreuz]

I am sitting here.just pondering everything you just said.
I'm going to watch it again as I always hear something new.
So much good stuff!!

[loriwicker]

Hi Mark, I 've failed big timely msg. I don't feel it's over based on your msg. Thank You 😊💗

[dinasophia]

Wonderful message Mark. You and your family are always in my prayers.

[CharlieBass]

Yes lots of bad discissions, perfectionism, fear of failure.

[opticalraven]

What a great way to start the New Year.

[CharlieBass]

Mark DeJesus, listening to you is the most frustrating thing I do these days!!!

[ht]

Would like to share an insight 😄
Moses did enter the Promised 😁
It happened when he appeared along with Elijah to Jesus and the 3 Apostles (Peter, James and John) during Jesus's transfiguration on the mountain (Mark 9:2-13).
So God's grace always abounds. God bless you all 🌹❤️
May God bless your ministry brother Mark 🙏🏻

[TheDreamDetective]

Yeahbut this is a really great question and answer teaching. 🙂

[katiesanders]

I know this question is unrelated, but maybe you can help me understand, Mark. All within the past several weeks, I discovered I have ROCD and began soaking up your resources. That initial lightbulb moment gave me so much encouragement at first. But my emotional pain and depression have increased. Life feels darker and bleaker than ever (which it already does because I’m a semi-invalid). I want to self-medicate more than normal. Why do I hurt so much?! I don’t know why myself!

[CharlieBass]

How about failing to academically get ahead in life, failing to use the gifts that were given by God?

[debbieherman]

Because of his anger, Moses wasn’t able to enter the promise land