But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” Exodus 3:11 (NIV)
When God called Moses to deliver an entire nation, Moses didn’t respond with bold, unwavering faith. He responded with a list of insecurities.
It is a profoundly relatable human experience: the moment we are called to something greater, our immediate instinct is often to look for an exit. Facing the truth of who we are means confronting the well-rehearsed excuses we use to stay small. If you feel a calling but find yourself stalled out, you are in good company.
Here are four common reasons we run from our true purpose—and how to finally stop hiding.
1. The Paralyzing Fear of Failure
Often, we hesitate to embark on a new path because we are absolutely terrified of falling short. We imagine the worst-case scenario: public defeat, wasted time, or the inability to meet expectations. This fear acts as a heavy anchor, keeping us securely docked in the harbor of the unfulfilled. But failure is never the opposite of purpose; it is a necessary stepping stone toward it.
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