What's Really Holding You Back from Your God-Given Dreams?

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Quiz Questions

1.
When thinking about pursuing your God-given dreams, what worries you the most?
- A.
  Failing and what others will think
- B.
  Not planning enough and making mistakes
- C.
  Finding the motivation to start and keep going
- D.
  I’m confident in my dreams, just need to take that first step
2.
How often do you put off important tasks?
- A.
  Rarely, I'm usually on top of things.
- B.
  Sometimes, when I’m overwhelmed by fear of failure.
- C.
  Often, I struggle to find the motivation.
- D.
  All the time, I get stuck in planning and never start.
3.
Which of these feels most like you?
- A.
  I never feel my work is good enough
- B.
  I delay starting projects until I have all the details
- C.
  I often redo tasks to get them perfect
- D.
  Perfectionism isn’t a major issue for me
4.
How confident are you about achieving your dreams?
- A.
  Not very confident, I often doubt myself.
- B.
  Somewhat confident but I worry about many things.
- C.
  Confident but I struggle with taking consistent action.
- D.
  Very confident, I'm ready to take on challenges.
5.
What frustrates you the most about not reaching your dreams yet?
- A.
  The fear that I might never be good enough
- B.
  The idea that I could've planned better or done more
- C.
  Feeling like I've wasted time and opportunities
- D.
  Knowing I have potential but haven't fully acted on it
6.
How do you usually respond when big opportunities come your way?
- A.
  I hesitate because I worry about the risks and potential failure.
- B.
  I analyze all possible outcomes before deciding.
- C.
  I often delay making a decision and might miss out on it.
- D.
  I seize those opportunities with confidence and know I'll just figure it out along the way.
7.
What’s your go-to strategy for tackling challenges?
- A.
  I seek reassurance from others to calm my fears.
- B.
  I create detailed plans and backup options.
- C.
  I try to find motivation or wait for inspiration.
- D.
  I face them head-on with faith and determination.
8.
How do you feel about 'stepping out in faith'?
- A.
  It feels daunting because everything feels uncertain.
- B.
  I see it as something requiring me to do a lot of planning.
- C.
  It’s ideal, but I often feel too unmotivated to pursue it.
- D.
  I know it’s essential for me to live out my purpose.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Fearful Dreamer
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"You’ll always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take." - Wayne GretzkyFriend, your quiz results say you’re someone who often struggles with the fear of failure and judgment/criticism from others. You have incredible dreams but worry a lot about not meeting expectations from yourself, your family, or other people.By asking yourself “What if I fail?” or “What if people think I’m crazy for doing [insert whatever leap of faith you need to do to get to your dreams]?”, you are holding yourself back from pursuing your God-given dreams.The Bible says, “For God does not give us the spirit of fear but of power, love, and sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)I know you are afraid. Believe me, God knows you are, too. And that’s okay. He understands. That’s why He’s given us the tools to move forward — the spirit of power, love, and sound mind (other translations say self-discipline) — and it may not feel like it but you already have these inside of you. You just need to find them and use them.Friend, it’s okay to feel afraid but don’t let that be the end of your story. Go and take those shots towards your dreams!Your Next Steps:Do you want to learn how to overcome your fear of failure and rejection?👉🏼 Read Chapter 3: “I’m scared to fail.” of the Faith Steps book.Do you want to know how fear of judgment/criticism manifests in your life and what you can do about it?👉🏼 Read Chapter 4: “I’m afraid of other people’s judgments.” of the Faith Steps book.Do you feel like an imposter or like you’re not smart/talented/pretty/[insert whatever adjective] enough to achieve your dreams?👉🏼 Read Chapter 7: “I don’t think I can do this.” of the Faith Steps book.
2.
Perfectionist Planner
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“Perfection is the enemy of progress.” - Winston ChurchillFriend, your quiz results say you battle with perfectionism and analysis paralysis. You find yourself wanting everything to be perfect before you start, which often holds you back from taking steps toward your dreams.You’re telling yourself “This is not 100% perfect yet” or “I just need to know one more thing and then I’ll feel ready”. These thoughts or things you say to yourself are blocking you from finally releasing that book or YouTube video or applying for that job you’ve been dreaming of having.If you wait to be 100% ready or perfect, you will never be able to make progress or get closer to your dreams. After all, there’s always A LOT to learn in the journey and without taking action, no matter how messy that looks, there won’t be any chance to learn or improve.God says, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). So know that even without planning every little detail or having everything perfect, God will give you the grace to work on your dreams.Your Next Steps:Do you feel like perfectionism is crippling you from actually DOING something to achieve your goals?👉🏼 Read Chapter 6: “I want everything to be perfect.” of the Faith Steps book.Do you overthink the process and find yourself stuck and lost in the planning phase whenever you plan out your dreams?👉🏼 Read Chapter 8: “It’s too complicated.” of the Faith Steps book.
3.
Procrastinating Potential
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“Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.” - Pablo PicassoFriend, your quiz results say you face procrastination and lack of motivation, even though you have great potential. You often find it hard to start and stay consistent.If you are finding yourself knowing you have things to do to achieve your dreams and yet saying “Ugh I just want to sleep and not do anything today” or binge-watching Netflix or scrolling on social media for hours on end, you are most likely procrastinating on the things you know are important to work on. I’m not shaming you, friend, because I, too, struggle with this sometimes.But I remind myself of Psalm 90:12 which says, “Teach us how short our life is, so that we may become wise.” and Psalm 119:19a which says, “I am here on earth for just a little while…”There is wisdom in understanding that our tomorrow is never certain, so we have to make the most of today. Pablo Picasso is right. What are you NOT willing to die having left undone? It’s probably best if you start taking action to do that now, and quit procrastinating on it. After all, everyone who has ever succeeded in this life started somewhere.Your Next Steps:Feel like you’re procrastinating on so many things but don’t know where to start?👉🏼 Read Chapter 9: “I don’t feel like doing something.” of the Faith Steps book.Feel like you always seem to not have the time to work on your dreams?👉🏼 Read Chapter 10: “I don’t have the time.” of the Faith Steps book.
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Confident Challenger
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“Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.Friend, your quiz results say you have a high level of confidence but just need a little push to take action. You’re ready to work on your dreams and face challenges head-on, but sometimes, you just can’t help but hesitate to take the first step.Fear not, friend, for there is hope. The first step is always the hardest, but it’s always, always worth it. Because the moment you do makes you halfway there already.Think about your BIGGEST dream right now. Go ahead, envision it in your mind.Ephesians 3:20 says “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us”. That thing you just imagined? God can do immeasurably MORE than that, but He needs you to move. He needs you to have faith. In fact, He’s waiting for you to take the first step, and entrust that He’ll be with you throughout the whole staircase.Your Next Steps:Ever feel scared to take the first step because it’s new, risky, or uncertain – like it’s outside of your comfort zone?👉🏼 Read Chapter 5: “I don’t like taking risks.” of the Faith Steps book to know what to do in this situation.Believe it or not, but sometimes, it is fear of success that is holding us back. If you are not taking action towards your dreams because you don’t feel deserving of success or your dreams...👉🏼 Read Chapter 11: “What happens when I succeed? / I don't deserve success.” of the Faith Steps book.

What's Really Holding You Back from Your God-Given Dreams?

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