Fear and loathing

Sometimes I'm not motivated to get into a particular task. Often, that's because I don't think I'll have the time or energy to do it really well. It won't be up to the standards that I hold up others' work to. I never felt scared, but fear in a way has removed motivation. Fear of my work being pathetic.

Or, I could obey God's word, instead of just reading it.

I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.