Did you know I can hold a note? I promise I’m going somewhere with this. For years, I sang; I sang in my high school’s Acappella choir, All-City Honor Choir, and competed in UIL Solo competitions. I’ve sung in church for years. I even got a voice scholarship to college. But something happened about ten years ago—I lost my voice entirely. I decided never to sing again. Despite this, my husband kept encouraging me to try again. I told him I might take vocal lessons one day, but deep down, I had already given up.
Then, I received a prophetic word about music. At first, I resisted. I wanted to say, God, can you please let them know music is no longer me? But they kept pressing until I finally admitted that I used to sing.
Fast forward—I decided to take singing lessons. In my first session, my vocal coach had me do an assessment. What he said next changed everything:
“You’ve lost your voice because you haven’t given yourself permission to make mistakes. Once you get to a place where it’s not about whether you hit the right or wrong note, that’s when things will change.”
That was a breakthrough moment. I had let fear of mistakes silence me, not just in singing but in life. Once I allowed myself to fail, it unlocked so much more in me that I didn’t know was there.
Here is a snippet from Sunday service.
Are You Letting Fear of Mistakes Hold You Back?
Many Christian women struggle with perfectionism, fear of failure, and self-doubt. Whether it’s starting a business, speaking up in ministry, or stepping into a calling, the fear of “getting it wrong” keeps us stuck. But God never called us to be perfect—He called us to be faithful.
Here are 10 Biblical Ways to Overcome Fear of Mistakes and Walk Boldly in Your Calling:
1.Accept That God Uses Imperfect People
“But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’” (2 Corinthians 12:9)
Don’t let weakness stop you. God’s strength is revealed in your imperfections.
2. Silence the Voice of Fear
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7)
Fear is not from God. Reject it and move forward in faith.
3. Give Yourself Permission to Make Mistakes
“Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand.” (Psalm 37:24)
God will not let you fall beyond recovery. Mistakes are part of learning.
4. Focus on Obedience, Not Perfection
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” (Colossians 3:23)
God is pleased with your obedience, not perfectionism.
5. Trust That God Qualifies the Called
“He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.” (1 Thessalonians 5:24)
If God called you, He will equip you—even through mistakes.
6. Let Go of What Others Think
“Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10)
Stop seeking approval. Walk boldly in your calling.
7. Keep Moving Forward, Even When You Fail
“For the righteous falls seven times and rises again.” (Proverbs 24:16)
Failure isn’t final. Get up and keep going.
8. Embrace the Growth That Comes From Challenges
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” (James 1:2-3)
Every mistake is an opportunity for growth.
9. Step Out in Faith, Even When It’s Uncomfortable
“Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1)
Don’t wait until you feel ready—move forward in faith.
10. Find Beauty in Your New Season
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah 43:19)
Embrace the new sound, new direction, and new opportunities God has for you.
Your Turn: Step Into Your Calling
I may not sing the way I used to, but I love the new sound God is giving me. And I can’t wait to see where this journey leads.
Is there something you’re avoiding because you fear failure? I encourage you to let go of perfectionism and trust that God will guide you.
Comment below and let me know—what’s one thing you’re going to step into without fear? Don’t forget to share this post with someone else.
I feel bad for you. You had a gifted voice to sing Acapella and lost it? Wow. How does that happen to folks? Well at least your humorous about it.
Hi LaTanya! Oh goodness, I can’t believe I missed this comment. I got my voice back now. I believe it was divine that I lost it and regained it. I will post videos soon. Thank you for commenting!